About Me

I grew up in the Seattle area and earned my Bachelors Degree from The University of Washington-Seattle and completed my graduate medical training as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Seattle University. I started my career as a teacher designing custom curricula for adolescents with mental health conditions including Depression, ADD, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. I also have experience working with teenagers and adults with Autism.

The experiences of helping children shaped me into the clinician I am today, making me aware of the unique lifestyle and learning challenges confronted by people who face mental health challenges in their daily lives. I subsequently believed I could do more for those who suffer from mental health conditions and decided to attend graduate school to become certified as a nurse practitioner.

Mental Health is under-served and I have dedicated my career to help break down barriers associated with mental health conditions. I currently see teenagers and adults with a variety of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder and many more. I also specialize in assessing both teens and adults for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder and Autism. Furthermore, I passionately believe in treating addiction, specifically Alcohol Use Disorder, and believe that mental health and addiction are often intertwined. I do not believe in judgement of any kind and I’m a strong advocate for my patients.

I have a passion for psychopharmacology and believe helping patients find the right medication requires both patience and a fundamental understanding of how they work in the body. However, helping a person is not limited to writing prescriptions. I assess the whole person, look at their unique journey through life and help them build the right support networks.

When not working, I enjoy traveling to new destinations, especially national parks. I love hiking and backpacking in the summer and skiing in the winter. I’m also an avid Science Fiction fan and love to write. As a native Washingtonian, I strive to contribute to my local community and make it stronger. Come see me today!