Board certified
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harming, Agoraphobia, Caregivers
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Jan
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience in outpatient and residential care settings. I continue to strengthen my expertise in advanced mental health care. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve mental health outcomes and access to care.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Charles R. Drew School of Medicine. My approach to care integrates motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and wellness. I strive to empower clients with tools that foster resilience and sustainable mental health improvement.
I am passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. I believe in meeting each client where they are, providing education, and promoting self-awareness to encourage personal growth. My goal is to help clients navigate their journey toward balance and overall well-being.
"As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us and how building new life skills can empower us once again."
Get to know Jan
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
My career in nursing has been guided by a commitment to understanding and addressing the complexities of the human experience beyond physical well-being. Throughout my professional practice, I have observed the significant effects of mental illness on individuals and their families, leading me to recognize that comprehensive care must integrate both mental and physical health. This perspective has motivated my aspiration to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), enabling me to offer evidence-based clinical expertise alongside compassionate care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
What types of clients do you work best with?
Adults
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
Trauma frequently plays a significant role in many mental health issues, and it is essential to address trauma alongside medication management for effective treatment of symptoms
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
active listening
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
Clients experiencing challenges such as meaninglessness, hopelessness, or diminished motivation may benefit from clarifying personal values that inform purposeful action, even during periods of discomfort. Articulating these core values can serve as a stabilizing influence in depressive episodes or when anxiety interferes with goal-directed behavior.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
Considering the breadth of psychotherapy interventions supported by evidence, and recognizing that no single approach or clinician is effective for every patient
Does CLINICIAN prescribe medications effective for the treatment of ADHD?
Yes - when clinically appropriate, CLINICIAN may prescribe both non-stimulant (all ages) and stimulant (adults only) medication for the treatment of ADHD.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 22 years
- Graduating institute
- Charles R. Drew School of Medicine
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Nursing
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