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

My dedication to mental health is also deeply personal. Looking back, I recognize that during certain transitional periods in my life, I struggled with depression and anxiety, experiencing panic attacks in early childhood and emotional distress that I didn't fully understand at the time. These challenges often went unnoticed, making it difficult to seek the help I needed. It wasn’t until I entered the mental health field and began supporting others that I reflected on my own experiences and realized how many people, especially children, go through similar struggles in silence. This realization fuels my 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.

I take my career and role as a mental health provider seriously, upholding it with the highest respect and honor. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach to care, ensuring that patients are active participants in their treatment. By incorporating your voice in the decision-making process, I strive to empower you to take charge of your mental health with the personalized support I intend on providing.