Helping others become the best versions of themselves, mentally and physically, is my objective as a nurse. I came into the role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner unconventionally after practicing for several years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. My time in the primary care setting revealed to me a fragmented healthcare system that frequently separates the mind, body, and spirit and has limited attention paid to mental health.
My approach to care is client-centered and personalized to the individual’s goals while also staying attuned to co-occurring and past medical conditions. I aim to create space in my visits for open dialog, encouraging participation in treatment planning and reserved time to ask questions.
I have clinical interest in mental health needs during pregnancy and postpartum but have experience in working with the whole lifespan from infants to geriatrics. My education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Saint Catherine University, Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice from Metropolitan State University, and a Post Masters certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Johns Hopkins University. I am dually certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Outside of Care Counseling I serve as an adjunct instructor at Saint Catherine University’s graduate nursing program, enjoy time with my family, and consider myself an exercise enthusiast.
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety
Depression
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Pregnancy loss
Infertility
education
Post Masters Certificate – The Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Nurse Practice – Metropolitan State University
B.S. – Saint Catherine University
clinical experience
CARE Counseling (Present)
Johns Hopkins Womans Mood Disorder Clinic
HealthPartners
CVS MinuteClinic
Allina Health
In network with
CARE’s Clinicians are In-Network with a variety of providers including:
- BCBS – Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MHCP – MA
- Medical Assistance
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- HealthPartners
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Hennepin Health
Additionally, Out of Network & Out of Pocket options are available.
resources
Understanding research and the root cause of common psychological issues is a great first step to creating a healthier you!
- Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
- Esther Perel
- Hardwiring Happiness
- How to Combat Negative Thinking: Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Noonday Demon: an Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
- The Impact of Trauma on Your Body: Fight or Flight PDF