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I believe meaningful mental health care begins with understanding the whole person, not simply treating a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. Mental and physical health are deeply connected, and both deserve the same level of attention, compassion, and individualized care.

My practice combines evidence-based psychiatric care with an integrative, whole-person approach. I consider emotional well-being alongside physical health, nutrition, exercise, sleep, lifestyle, relationships, environment, and other factors that may influence mental wellness. Treatment is individualized while recognizing the close connection between physical and mental health. I emphasize healthy nutrition, regular exercise, restorative sleep, and overall wellness alongside evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management when appropriate.

Education & Professional Training

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from The College of St. Scholastica. My interest in the connection between physical and mental health led me to pursue additional education in functional and integrative medicine, including completion of a 95-hour Functional Medicine Certificate through Elite Nurse Practitioner.

This additional training allows me to incorporate functional medicine principles into psychiatric practice while maintaining a foundation in evidence-based mental health care.

Areas of Clinical Interest

My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, chronic fatigue, and the ways physical health can influence emotional well-being. My goal is to work collaboratively with each individual to identify underlying concerns, improve overall wellness, and develop a realistic treatment plan that supports lasting progress.

Why I love my work

I value the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and create an environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care. I enjoy helping people better understand their mental and physical health and recognize how everyday factors—from sleep and nutrition to stress, movement, and relationships—can affect how they feel.

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