Prior to pursuing graduate education at Seattle University, I worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric nursing, as well as case management, social service program administration, and in-home care for adults with disabilities. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have experience in outpatient community mental health including the coordinated specialty care New Journeys Program for teens and young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis, and outpatient telehealth and in-person services with a focus in ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and mood disorders. I honestly can’t see myself doing anything else; it is a tremendous privilege to be with people and bear witness to life’s challenges and celebrations.

Over the years, I have found that folks who get the most out of our work together are often neurodivergent (diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or not yet diagnosed), and/or have an interest in exploring how their physical and mental health are interconnected. In working with me, you can expect a lot of questions - it’s my experience that nearly every aspect of life impacts mental health!

When I’m not seeing patients, you can find me teaching at my alma mater; psychopharmacology is my favorite content, and interest in how medicines - both natural and synthetic - affect our biology, perceptions, and experiences is what brought me into this work. I also recently had the honor of being appointed to Washington’s Maternal Mortality Review Panel; perinatal mental health is something I care deeply about. (Coincidentally, my husband is also a perinatal psychiatric nurse.)

Outside of work, I am often found spending time exploring New York Times recipes, spending time outside in various ways, traveling when I can, or doing deep research into random questions that have popped into my head.

I am my authentic and perpetually curious self in each interaction, as I invite my patients to be. To that end, while I won’t spend our time together on my own identities, beliefs, and experiences, you are absolutely welcome to ask me questions about those things, as they can be important in creating an authentic relationship grounded in psychological safety.

My practice is full, and I am only accepting new patients via direct referral from other providers at this time.