I decided to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I saw firsthand the lack of access to mental health services during the pandemic. Many of the patients I cared for in my women’s health practice faced long wait times to establish mental health care, leaving them feeling discouraged and unsupported. I pursued this role to help close that gap, providing timely, integrated care that addresses both the medical and mental health needs of my patients.

I work best with women from early teens to post-menopause.

Mental health and healing is viewed as a marathon, progress takes time, patience, and steady steps forward.

Clients can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can share what brought them to seek mental health services, discuss their history, and collaborate with me on treatment decisions that support their goals.

I have deep respect for each person’s lived experience. Growing up in a diverse community taught me how much culture shapes the way we understand mental health. Because of that, I approach clients with openness and curiosity, asking rather than assuming, and tailoring support to fit who they are and what they value.

A key part of effective therapy is developing a clear understanding of the client’s goals, what they want to improve, change, or achieve, and identifying the barriers that make those goals difficult to attain. This includes emotional struggles, environmental stressors, skill gaps, systemic challenges, or past experiences that may be influencing the present.