(she/her)
I have been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for 20 years. I have experience working with diverse populations. The focus of my practice is prescribing psychotropic medications to assist clients with symptom management. I incorporate some psychotherapeutic techniques in my treatment sessions. Via telehealth, I treat a limited number of diagnoses. Some symptoms and diagnoses are best treated through in person appointments.
I ask many questions during the first appointment. The questions may feel repetitive and similar to questions you have already answered for another clinician. Please be patient and please let me know if you are uncomfortable answering the questions. I will try to work around the elements creating discomfort for you. I do ask about trauma history. I do not dig into trauma. Be prepared to let me know what you do not feel comfortable answering. I may request to review lab results and I may order labwork during the first appointment and thereafter. I may ask you to sign releases of information allowing me to speak with other clinicians or members of your social network. I may ask you to sign consent forms for treatment that are distinct from any consents you signed for Grow Therapy.
I am a very direct communicator. I aim to communicate clearly and as diplomatically as possible. I am knowledgeable about psychotropic medications. I love the minutiae of pharmacology. I espouse the approach that sometimes a client is better served by the style of treatment or the expertise offered by a colleague of mine.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, via telehealth, I offer medication management services to help you manage your symptoms. I believe in a team approach.