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Holistic & Integrative
Treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit
About
About Me.
The practitioner
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in California. My work in mental health care is rooted in a genuine passion for helping others achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. What matters most to me is that every patient feels heard, understood, and supported in their care.
I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health care — integrating mind, body, and spirit aligned with your personal values. No one-size-fits-all solution exists for mental health, so every treatment plan is personalized. Medication isn't for everyone, and I won't prescribe unnecessarily. Instead, I explore all available options with you and your family, explaining treatment decisions in detail so you can make informed choices.
Training & experience
Education and clinical training.
A path that runs through nursing first.
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PRESENT
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Anchored Psychiatric Nursing Services · Santa Ana, CA
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2021–2022
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-master's certificate)
Regis College
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2019–2020
MSN, Registered Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
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2013–2017
BA — Psychology and Religious Studies (double major), Philosophy minor
Bates College
Varsity Tennis
Clinical rotations
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Inpatient Psychiatry
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Acute mania, psychosis, treatment-resistant depression
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Adolescent Crisis Stabilization
Sheppard Pratt
De-escalation, therapeutic group leadership, crisis intervention
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Eating Disorder Internship
Harbor Psychiatry, Newport Beach
Specialized training with children and adolescents
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Full Patient Management Internship
Progeny Psychiatric Clinic, Irvine
Ages 8-70 — evaluations, medication, psychoeducation, psychotherapy
My Philosophy
What I try to keep true, visit to visit.
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Patient-Centered
Treating clients with respect, understanding, and encouragement
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Collaborative
Working with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
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Empowering
Education-first approach where clients are active participants
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Personalized
Individualized treatment plans — no one-size-fits-all
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Transparent
Detailed explanation of treatment decisions and available options
Outside of practice, I enjoy playing tennis and pickleball, skiing, and hiking with my Australian Shepherd, Stryder. I'm also an avid reader and volunteer with a therapy dog organization, providing comfort visits to CHOC Children's Ronald McDonald House, retirement homes, and memory care facilities.
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