Janae’s nursing career began in psychiatric nursing, where she developed a deep understanding of mental health care. After a few years, she expanded her expertise into cardiology, training and working as a Cardiac Nurse. During this time, she had the opportunity to serve veterans at the VA Medical Center, providing both psychiatric and medical care. However, she soon realized that no matter how far she ventured into medical nursing, she could never step away from her first love—psychiatry. Her medical experiences reinforced her belief in the strong connection between physical and mental health, ultimately guiding her back to her true passion: helping individuals navigate and heal from mental health challenges.

Her dedication to mental health is also deeply personal. Looking back, she recognizes that during certain transitional periods in her life, she struggled with depression and anxiety, experiencing panic attacks in early childhood and emotional distress that she didn't fully understand at the time. These challenges often went unnoticed, making it difficult to seek the help she needed. It wasn’t until she entered the mental health field and began supporting others that she reflected on her own experiences and realized how many people, especially children, go through similar struggles in silence. This realization fuels her passion for providing compassionate, informed care—helping individuals recognize their challenges, validate their experiences, and access the treatment and support they need to heal and thrive.

Janae takes her career and role as a mental health provider seriously, upholding it with the highest respect and honor. She strongly believes in a collaborative approach to care, ensuring that patients are active participants in their treatment. By incorporating their voices in the decision-making process, she strives to empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and receive the personalized, effective support they need.