Originally from Jamaica, currently residing in west central Florida, I am a dual Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in healthcare. This experience is inclusive of Emergency room, Trauma, and Intensive care as a Registered Nurse, addiction medicine, primary care, Urgent care, community health, infectious disease, Psychiatry/ behavioral health, and pediatrics, among other subspecialties as a nurse practitioner. I discovered my passion for mental health during my work in emergency departments nationwide, working as a community health nurse practitioner with the homeless community in South Florida, and as a pediatric urgent care nurse practitioner treating unaccompanied minors in Texas. In these positions, I was made fully aware of the significant presence of individuals with unaddressed trauma, and mental health conditions due to the stigma, and limited access to treatment. This motivated me to pursue a post-master's degree in Psychiatry and Mental Health. I understand that having challenges with mental health may have a profound impact on the physical health and well-being of individuals and your relationships with your loved ones, leading to significant impairments in all aspects of your life. This is why I firmly believe that comprehensive access to psychiatry and mental health care is crucial in helping you to achieve optimal health and stability to regain control of your life.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I provide a safe space for healing and growth and help clients develop positive attitudes and motivation to overcome the challenges being experienced in their lives. I also empower my clients with tools to help manage their stressors and their triggers. After completing a comprehensive mental health assessment on the first visit, I collaborate with my clients to formulate a plan based on their concerns and personal goals. I educate my clients on the alternatives to medication as well as the types of medications, how they work, dosages, and possible side effects.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
My priority is for you to reach your wellness goals by utilizing evidence-based practice with client-centered care. Considering the links between physical health and mental health, to rule out physical/organic causes, I complete thorough assessment testing and referrals for labwork, EKG, and other resources as needed. Our treatment plan may include alterations in a combination of exercise, sleep, nutrition, supplements, and/or medication.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and patient-centered experience, treating you as I would desire my family members to be treated. Although I specialize in most of the common mental health disorders Mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, ADHD, Insomnia