I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a deep belief that good mental health care should feel both clinically sound and deeply human. I started this clinic because too many people fall through the cracks—misunderstood, rushed, or treated like a diagnosis instead of a whole person. My background includes years of experience as a registered nurse and nurse educator, where I’ve had the privilege of teaching and mentoring future nurses while staying grounded in real-world patient care. 

Education taught me how to explain complex ideas clearly; clinical work taught me how important it is to truly listen. I bring both into every appointment. In my practice, I focus on thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and individualized treatment plans. That means we take the time to understand your story—your symptoms, your history, your goals—before jumping to conclusions or medications. When medication is part of the plan, I approach it conservatively and collaboratively, making sure you understand the “why,” not just the “what.” 

As a Christian, my faith shapes my values—compassion, humility, and respect for each person’s dignity—but it does not replace sound clinical judgment. I do not assume that every struggle is a spiritual issue or a “spiritual attack.” Mental health concerns are complex, and I approach each situation through multiple lenses, including biological, psychological, social, and, when appropriate and desired by the patient, spiritual factors. My Christian faith guides my values of compassion and respect, without dictating assumptions about a patient’s symptoms or experiences. Together, my patients and I carefully and thoughtfully explore each possibility, ruling things out only after thorough assessment and open conversation. This integrated approach allows care to remain both clinically responsible and deeply respectful of the whole person.