Even when things appear fine on the outside, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles can create an undercurrent of stress that’s hard to ignore. You might feel disconnected from your partner, uncertain about your own needs, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling unseen or emotionally drained. I work with adults to navigate these challenges with curiosity and compassion—supporting growth that feels both meaningful and sustainable.
If you're navigating life transitions, trauma, or anxiety and resonate with my approach, let's connect and embark on this journey of healing and growth together.
Mood disorders, maternal health challenges, and adjustment disorders each bring their own set of struggles—but they often share one common need: the desire to be fully seen and understood. Too frequently, mental health concerns are treated in isolation, neglecting how deeply they’re connected to a person’s overall well-being. Having worked in healthcare since 2007, beginning as a registered nurse, I have witnessed first hand how deeply mental and physical health are connected. This passion led me to advance my training, earning my Master of Science in Nursing degree and becoming a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in 2019, followed by my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2023. I further specialized through a fellowship in Adult Psychiatry at UC San Diego, which has deepened my expertise in caring for the needs of patients across the lifespan.
I came into this field by chance, but I quickly realized it was exactly where I was meant to be. Through my early experiences mentoring students, I discovered a deep passion for guiding others through challenges and helping them grow. Now, as a therapist, I am committed to providing a space where individuals and families can heal, reconnect, and move forward.
Big emotions, persistent worry, or a period of difficult change can make everyday life feel harder to manage. You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, or adjusting to circumstances that feel unfamiliar or overwhelming. When those feelings continue, it can be difficult to know how to respond or what might help. Therapy can offer a chance to understand these experiences, recognize patterns that may be adding to the struggle, and develop healthier ways to cope and move forward.
Grief has a way of shaking everything loose—your sense of safety, your routines, even your own identity. Maybe you're carrying trauma, navigating panic, or simply trying to keep going when everything feels too heavy. When life changes in ways you didn’t choose, it can feel like you're being asked to function while you're still unraveling inside. I became a therapist after losing my husband while raising our children, and I knew then that I wanted to offer others the kind of presence and care that helped me through. Especially in those moments when it all feels unmanageable, you deserve someone in your corner.
You might be used to hiding parts of yourself—keeping the peace in your family, navigating identity in spaces that don’t fully see you, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still echo in the present. Maybe you’ve felt like you're supposed to have it all figured out, but inside, things feel messy, confusing, or just plain hard. If you’re tired of holding it all alone, you don’t have to anymore. Therapy can be a place to sort through it all—with honesty, compassion, and the freedom to just be you.
When anxiety hijacks your day or old trauma slips in during quiet moments, it can feel like you've lost your footing—disconnected from yourself, even as you carry on for everyone else. Maybe you’re exhausted from overthinking, or weighed down by self-doubt that no one else can see. You're not broken for feeling this way. I became a psychiatric nurse practitioner after watching close friends go without the mental health care they needed, and after years as a trauma nurse witnessing how deeply emotional wounds can shape physical healing. Over time, I felt called to move beyond crisis response and toward long-term connection—supporting people as they work to find peace, stability, and themselves again.
Being a part of someone’s recovery from mental health struggles and witnessing them live up to their full potential is truly a rewarding privilege. I believe in a holistic approach to medication management, considering the whole person rather than just symptoms. My goal is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers clients to take control of their mental health and overall well-being.
As a licensed nurse practitioner and board-certified in both family medicine and psychiatric and mental health, I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health issues for adults and children, including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, and ADHD.
Patients can expect a whole-person centered approach through the involvement of empathy and compassion, while acting as their advocate. I will ‘meet them where they are at’ so-to-speak, while collaborating in a team-like fashion. We’ll incorporate both psychotherapy as well as pharmacotherapy alike. This isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach either, it’s tailor-made, unique to the individual encountered and treated.
ADHD can make even the simplest tasks feel scattered and frustrating—leaving you questioning your capabilities and constantly trying to “get it together.” Add the layer of chronic illness or complex medical issues, and daily life can start to feel like a never-ending balancing act. These overlapping struggles can quietly chip away at your energy, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re feeling worn thin from trying to hold it all together, you’re not alone. I work with people who are deeply capable but often overwhelmed, helping them move from just managing to feeling more grounded, clear, and aligned with themselves.
