As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C), my goal is to create a safe environment where you feel supported, your feelings are validated, and you feel heard. We may review the past to make associations to the present. We will work together to help you recognize unhealthy thoughts, and patterns and recognize the problem areas in your life. Whether you are facing grief, loss, relationships, negative thoughts, enforcing boundaries, low self-esteem, or life transitions- we can help bring clarity and change. We will explore various solutions. Our goal is to improve your quality of life and help you reach your optimal mental health.

If you are taking psychiatric meds, or feel this is a good option for you, know that we use evidence-based treatments and practices along with psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications. Together we will explore options and develop a mutually agreed upon treatment plan. You will be educated about medications, and their side-effects. As the Founder of Align Mental Health & Wellness, PLLC, this work is personal for me. My approach is centered on the individual that you are. I use a wholistic perspective to address your emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical needs to address the whole person.

I completed my Bachelor of Nursing Degree from SUNY Brockport. After working the surgical, medical and cardiac intensives care units in various cities, I decided to further my education at UNC Greensboro and received by master’s degree in nursing and became nationally certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-C). After working with adults and seniors in nursing homes, Medicare advantage plans and various managed care programs for the frail elderly, I wanted to further my education and received my post-master’s education in psych and mental health at the University of Cincinnati, and became nationally certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am living proof that you can overcome obstacles and setbacks. You can always pivot and change the direction in your life. It is never too late!