I am happy that you decided to stop and check out what help I might be able to offer you. I was a teacher for 15 years and then went through a life transition, which was very difficult to get through. It was the “Boot Camp of Life” for me. I had anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and PTSD, and tried all the wrong things to help myself.

My approach

I could not find the help I needed, so I basically had to figure out how to “heal myself”. I am thankful for what I went through because I learned what it is like to have mental illness and what it takes to get back to being mentally healthy. I use CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy because they provide the tools needed to get well.

My focus

The clients I work best with are those who are trying to overcome the issues I faced–depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD. I have been extremely successful at treating clients with PTSD with the PTSD Treatment Process I have developed. I have also been able to teach clients how to stop panic attacks. Depression and anxiety decrease.

My communication style

I want to create an environment that makes a client feel safe to share and to feel heard. I want clients to know that I am fully present in the therapy session, by listening and giving input when the time is appropriate. Clients have told me that I am easy to talk to. Clients usually see improvement after each session, and that is my goal.

My journey to mental healthcare

I wanted to become a therapist because I realized how devastating it was to need and want help and not be able to find it. After I recovered, I wanted to become a therapist, so I could help others who are going through what I went through because I understood it from the inside out.

My goals for you

I tell clients that after we decide what problems they want to address, we set the goal so we both know where we are going, how we will get there, and we can measure the progress along the way. If clients know their goal, they are able to get there much more successfully.

My first session with you

The client should expect to share their story with me so I can understand what their issues are and what problems they want to address first. At the end of the first session, I will share with the client what I have understood their problems to be and we will set a goal for the next session. I want clients to leave each session feeling better.

As a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am committed to delivering compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care. My clinical experiences, including working with diverse populations, individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness, have strengthened my dedication to providing accessible, stigma-free, and culturally responsive services. I value the complexity of each patient’s story and work to build trusting therapeutic relationships that support healing and resilience.

In my practice, I integrate psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed approaches to develop individualized treatment plans that promote meaningful recovery. I am dedicated to lifelong learning and will continue to expand my expertise as new advancements in neuroscience and evidence-based interventions emerge. As a PMHNP-BC, my goal is to advocate for improved mental health access, enhance the quality of care within my community, and empower individuals to achieve emotional stability, improved functioning, and a renewed sense of hope.

NPI NUMBER- 1164122008

Am a Board-certified PMHNP that uses evidence-based therapy, medication and therapy combination treatment approach to treat mental health problems. I see patients across life span. I pride myself in providing compassionate and confidential care working with every patient to provide personalized treatment plans that works for them. My goal is empowering you to heal and grow and to archive that, I create a safe and supporting environment helping you find peace and balance. For every patient encounter, I practice a whole-person mental health care allowing the patient experience integrated mental health treatment. I see patients in-person and via HIPAA- Compliant online psychiatry services which is a convenient mental health care from home.

Education & Credentials: Arkansas State University, Walden University, UTA and Grand Canyon University.
Work Experience: Has over 3 years of work experience in psychiatry and mental health.