Board-certified psychiatric care for adults and adolescents, grounded in clinical rigor and individualized treatment.
About me
Before working in psychiatry, I spent much of my early adult life in military medicine, where clear thinking under pressure wasn’t optional. That background still shapes how I practice today. I value structure, accountability, and decisions grounded in evidence rather than guesswork—especially when someone is already overwhelmed or exhausted.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing outpatient psychiatric care for adolescents and adults ages 13–80. I frequently work with high-functioning individuals who feel chronically on edge, mentally worn down, or frustrated by years of trial-and-error treatment. Many have tried therapy, medications, or both, without ever receiving a clear explanation of what is driving their symptoms.
My approach emphasizes careful assessment, diagnostic clarity, and thoughtful medication management. I take a deliberate, measured approach to treatment, focusing on stability, tolerability, and real-world functioning rather than rapid or reactive changes. I aim to help patients understand why a treatment plan makes sense—not just what they are taking.
I provide psychiatric services through Mindful Essence Psychiatry, where all scheduling, billing, and clinical care are coordinated. This website is intended to offer general professional information about my background and clinical approach.
Services we offer
Comprehensive initial evaluations designed to clarify diagnosis, contributing factors, and treatment options. This includes a detailed clinical history, symptom review, and discussion of prior treatments to develop a clear, individualized plan.
Evaluation and management of depressive and mood-related conditions, including persistent depressive symptoms and mood instability. Treatment emphasizes accurate diagnosis, medication optimization, and long-term symptom management.
Ongoing psychiatric medication management with an emphasis on effectiveness, tolerability, and functional improvement. Treatment decisions are collaborative and guided by clinical evidence rather than rapid medication changes.
Assessment and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adolescents and adults. Care focuses on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful medication use when appropriate, and monitoring for real-world functioning—not symptom checklists alone.
Treatment of generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress-related conditions.Many patients describe feeling chronically on edge, mentally exhausted, or overwhelmed despite prior treatment. Care is structured and paced to promote stability and clarity.
Individual psychotherapy is offered as a supportive component of psychiatric care and may be integrated with medication management when appropriate. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that contribute to distress, and on developing practical strategies to improve coping, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning.