Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner . I’m passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges with empathy, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, build resilience, and work toward lasting healing and growth.

When working with clients managing anxiety, I take a compassionate, collaborative approach that respects your unique experience. Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that arise with anxiety to better understand your triggers and patterns. I use evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and gently challenge anxious thoughts, while teaching practical coping skills like grounding, relaxation, and mindfulness. These tools empower you to manage anxiety in daily life and build resilience over time. In addition, I address any underlying factors—like trauma, stress, or biological contributors—through integrative therapy and, if appropriate, medication management as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. My goal is to create a safe space where anxiety can be understood, managed, and diminished so you can live more freely and confidently.

CBT is a powerful, evidence-based approach I use to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Together, we work on building practical tools and healthier thinking patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.

I became a Nurse psychotherapist(PMHNP) because I believe in the power of listening, healing, and holding space for people when they need it most. Growing up, I witnessed the deep emotional pain people carry—often in silence—and how hard it can be to ask for help. I wanted to be someone who could offer compassion, clarity, and hope. Combining psychotherapy with psychiatric care allows me to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and walk with clients through their most vulnerable moments with both empathy and clinical skill. What motivates me to continue is the resilience I witness every day. It's the small breakthroughs, the courage to face difficult emotions, and the strength people discover in themselves. Being part of someone’s healing journey is an honor I never take lightly.

If you’re feeling unsure about starting therapy, you’re not alone—and your hesitation makes sense. Opening up to someone new can feel vulnerable, even scary. What I wish I could tell you is this: You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Therapy isn’t about being "broken" or needing to be "fixed"—it’s about having a safe space to be human, to feel, and to grow at your own pace. You deserve support simply because you exist, not because you’ve hit a breaking point. I will meet you with respect, not judgment—curiosity, not pressure. And even if it feels hard at first, the process can be incredibly healing. You're allowed to take your time. You're allowed to ask questions. And most importantly, you're allowed to be seen, heard, and supported just as you are.

Trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in the body, in our nervous system, in how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. When trauma is unprocessed, it can quietly shape our thoughts, relationships, emotional responses, and even our health—often without us fully realizing it. Processing trauma gives us a chance to reclaim our sense of safety, identity, and control. It helps us untangle old wounds so we’re not stuck in survival mode or repeating painful patterns. This work isn’t about reliving your pain—it’s about creating space for healing, building emotional resilience, and learning how to live in the present without being overwhelmed by the past. With support, you can begin to rewrite the story trauma told you—one rooted not in fear or shame, but in strength, clarity, and self-compassion.

When working with clients facing self-esteem challenges, I create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore the beliefs you hold about yourself. Together, we uncover the roots of negative self-perception—often shaped by past experiences, relationships, or internalized messages—and gently challenge those limiting narratives. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, while also incorporating attachment and narrative therapy to deepen understanding of your personal story and relational patterns. My goal is to help you build a more loving and realistic relationship with yourself—one that acknowledges your worth beyond achievements or others’ opinions. Through this work, clients often develop stronger boundaries, increased self-compassion, and greater confidence to live authentically.

I support women navigating a wide range of emotional, psychological, and life-stage challenges with empathy, insight, and clinical expertise. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, motherhood, identity shifts, or burnout, I create a safe space where you can feel seen, validated, and empowered. I work through a feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive lens, honoring the complex realities women face—such as societal pressure, reproductive health concerns, relational struggles, and intergenerational trauma. My approach integrates talk therapy and psychiatric care, which allows me to treat both emotional wounds and underlying biological factors when appropriate. Together, we’ll explore patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen your self-worth, and develop tools to help you set boundaries, rediscover your voice, and reconnect with your own needs and desires.