Living with ADHD, OCD, or bipolar disorder can affect your focus, mood, routines, and how you manage everyday life. You may feel frustrated by patterns that are difficult to control or exhausted from trying to keep things on track when your thoughts or emotions feel unpredictable. Over time, these challenges can leave you feeling misunderstood or unsure of what will actually help. I believe treatment should begin with understanding your individual experiences and strengths so we can find an approach that helps you feel more stable and better able to manage your mental health.

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.

Having witnessed the impact of mental health conditions within my own family, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals grappling with Anxiety and Depression.

Life doesn’t always feel manageable. Some days, it’s like your mind won’t quiet down, racing with worry, self-doubt, or fear. Other days, everything just feels flat, like you’re moving through life on autopilot. Maybe you’re caught in cycles of overwhelm and shutdown, or trying to hold it all together on the outside while feeling untethered inside. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, the weight of it can be isolating. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I believe healing begins with being truly seen, without judgment, and working together to find steadier ground. There is a way forward that honors both your struggles and your strengths.

If you've been feeling like something isn't quite right, you may be wondering whether it's time to explore treatment options. Perhaps you've tried to manage things on your own, but your symptoms continue to affect your mood, relationships, work, or daily life. You don't have to figure it out alone. I believe the best care begins with listening, understanding your unique experiences, and developing a treatment plan that supports your goals and overall well-being.

Growing up, I witnessed the importance of understanding and supporting loved ones through difficult times, which sparked my desire to help others navigate their struggles. What continues to inspire me in this profession is the ever-changing nature of the world. As society evolves, so do the mental health needs of individuals, offering me endless opportunities to learn, grow, and adapt my approach to better support those I work with.

I am an empathetic, nonjudgmental listener. My aim is to create a nurturing environment that allows you to be heard so we can create a treatment plan. Supportive therapy and complementary alternative strategies will be used in conjunction with medication management to aid your recovery to a better you.

Maybe you’ve been doing everything you’re supposed to—working, showing up, trying to stay positive—and yet underneath, you're still struggling. Living with depression, anxiety, or shifts in mood can feel exhausting, isolating, and sometimes invisible to those around you. You might be wondering if real relief is even possible. Through thoughtful, collaborative psychiatric care, it is. Together, we can find a path that honors both your mental health needs and your personal goals for healing and stability.

Sometimes what you are carrying affects more than your mood. It can shape how you see yourself, your relationships, your choices, and your sense of direction. You or your child may be struggling with substance use, looking for care that considers the whole person, or wanting faith to have a place in conversations about mental health. I believe being able to share your story and feel truly listened to can be an important part of understanding what you need and finding a path toward meaningful change.

When anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma become difficult to manage, you may feel like you are spending more energy getting through the day than actually feeling present in it. Worry can take over, your mood may feel harder to lift, or past experiences may continue to affect how you respond to what is happening now. These struggles can leave you wondering what will help and where to begin. I believe treatment starts with understanding what you are experiencing and working together to find an approach that helps you feel more stable and better able to manage your mental health.

I became a mental health provider because I’ve seen firsthand how inadequate treatment can affect those struggling with mental health challenges. Witnessing this motivated me to pursue a career where I could ensure patients receive compassionate, effective care. My patients inspire me every day, and my goal is always to provide treatment that helps them feel happier and more in control of their lives.

Seeking support for your mental health is an important step, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what will help. You deserve care that is both compassionate and personalized to your unique experiences. My passion for mental health care grew while working as a nurse in facilities treating mental health and substance use disorders, where I witnessed the transformative impact of thoughtful psychiatric care. I'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that supports your goals and helps you move toward greater balance and well-being.