As a doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner, I hold three board certifications in psychiatry, family, and gerontology. With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, I treat children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. My clinical experience includes psychiatry along the lifespan, substance abuse, cognitive disorders, and neurology. I assist individuals with conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, children with behavioral dysfunction, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and stage of life challenges. I am fluent in English, French and Haitian Creole. Through empathy, caring and a holistic approach, I foster, assist, and empower my clients to tap into their inner best, while utilizing pharmaceutical agents and evidence-based contemporary medical knowledge. I hone on what matters to you the most and assist in individualized solutions to maintain stable mental health. I partner with my clients and focus on a treatment plan that enhances their quality of life. The necessity of medications is always aligned with clients’ education regarding the benefits vs. risks of this approach. Hence, he or she can make informed decisions, while cultivating self-care.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Typically, a thorough initial evaluation of your physical, mental, and medical status is performed at the first encounter, while considering your emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental values. Then we establish goals for treatment. In addition, there will be agreed upon ongoing visits and frequency, where we will discuss your medications, side effects, and efficacy. Progress will periodically be assessed to determine if changes are necessary to your original plan.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Medication Management Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Cognitive Behavioral approach
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have a diverse base of knowledge, I am empathetic and compassionate. My cultural awareness affords me to relate to my clients through their quest for wellness and treat them as I would like to be treated.