PMHNP, 14 years of experience
Hi! I'm Dawn and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 13 years of experience treating and working with clients of all ages. I believe that the relationship between a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the clients she serves is a partnership of trust and understanding. I work closely with each and every client to develop the most effective individualized treatment plan (which may or may not include medication management). If something is not going well, I check in with the client to discuss possible changes to improve the plan for the better. My goal is to assist every client on the journey to mental wellness!
In our first session, I will ask numerous questions in order to get to know you, what your mental health concerns are (including your biggest concern), what you have or have not tried in the past for mental health treatment, and work closely with you to develop a plan of care that will allow you to become better and to improve your overall mental wellness. Right from the start, you will know that your journey with me as a provider is one of trust and understanding and I promise to be of help in any way that I am able.
Having worked as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a variety of treatment settings, with a client population of all ages, who are experiencing numerous mental health concerns, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and skill in accurately diagnosing and developing individual treatment plans. I have unique experience working with those suffering from trauma including Complex PTSD-something only a few providers specialize in. I am often considered unique to my clients as I truly listen to each of them, without judgement, hearing their stories of what has happened in the past and what they would like for their futures. If they do not envision themselves in the future, I come alongside to provide support and understanding as we develop a plan of care to help them see a future. I am a team player who wants to see each and every client reach the highest degree of mental wellness possible.
Although I have experience in working with clients of multiple ages who are experiencing many different types of mental health issues, I specialize in working with women, first responders (Fire, EMS, law enforcement), veterqns, and the treatment of PTSD and Complex PTSD. I recently have completed training in perinatal mental health and have experience treating women who are trying to get pregnant, who are currently pregnant, or who have recently given birth. If you are a mother to be or a mother who is experiencing mental health concerns, you are not alone and I am here to help you get back to feeling like yourself. I also enjoy working with women of all ages-from their adolescent years through their menopausal years and beyond. I believe women have unique mental health concerns and need to be paired with a provider who truly listens to and understands them.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe that it is of the utmost importance to meet each and every client where they are, without judgement. Trauma informed care assists me in doing just that by taking into consideration what traumas each person may have endured in the past and/or what traumas may currently be occurring in each persons life.
Each person's story is unique and deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. I keep these in mind as I am partnering with each client to develop an individualized plan of care.