I worked as an RN with the mental health providers for 9 years prior to becoming a provider. I witnessed the monumental changes that can arise with medication management, a readiness for change, and with counseling to change people's lives for the better.

I work best with patients who are open, and willing to start their journey to wellness. I enjoy teaching the patient, and families, about mental health diagnoses, and learning how to cope with, and sometimes predict changes in their mental health to better maintain stability.

I wish all clients understood that reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness.

My goal is to make the patient feel comfortable enough with me to share their genuine feelings. I want to fully understand what the etiology of their symptoms are, and what is the best course of action to gain better health.

I have cared for many patients through transitions such as relocation or completion of treatment, and I am often thanked for consistently offering a listening ear, genuine empathy, and a supportive, approachable demeanor. I work very hard to ensure I continue to offer this to both my existing, and new patients.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I do not provide full psychotherapy; however, I focus on identifying the underlying etiology of a patient’s symptoms. This includes exploring whether concerns are situational, medically related, or connected to work, peer, or marital stressors. By understanding the root causes of mental-health challenges, we can move beyond simply treating symptoms and begin addressing the underlying factors, allowing patients to make meaningful improvements in those areas of their lives.