I am here to listen
My mission is to optimize your mental health and well-being.
How it began
My professional path revolved around one strong belief:
I believe that improving mental health and wellbeing is possible for everyone.
My mission is to deeply understand your experiences and perspectives to collaborate with you. My process is to perceive and discern your issues, needs, and requirements. I will provide you with the most effective diagnostics and treatments to achieve your optimum mental health.
Hope. Today there are better diagnostics, more effective medications, and more creative therapies in psychiatric and mental health than ever before. By listening and understanding, as well as using effective diagnostics, proper medications, and appropriate counselling, I believe improving mental health is possible for everyone.
My Credentials
PMHNP-BC – Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Maryville University – 2020. Summa Cum Laude.
MSN – Masters of Nursing – University of Phoenix – 2014. Graduated with High Honors.
BSN-RN – University of Illinois- 1994
With 16 years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health, my experience has included both outpatient clinical practice and inpatient hospital work. I have cared for a broad range of patients across the lifespan with a variety of diagnoses and lifestyles.
I have worked in private clinical practice in Tucson, along with several inpatient organizations including: The Crisis Response Center, Sierra Tucson, COPE, CODAC, Sonora Behavioral Health, Palo Verde Behavioral Health, The Arizona State Hospital, and Loretto Hospital. Prior to my work in behavioral health, I was a certified Operating Room RN (CNOR) for several years with Good Samaritan Hospital and John C Lincoln Hospital, both located in Phoenix, as well as Hinsdale Hospital in Chicago. My medical career began as a Medic in the USAF Reserves, where I earned the rank of Master Sergeant and served in the Gulf War.
Originally from the Chicago area, I now live with my wife and three rescue dogs in Tucson, Arizona. I enjoy spending time outdoors exploring the mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastline of the Western US.