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I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Washington. With years of experience in nursing supporting individuals through mental health challenges, the postpartum period, acute traumatic experiences, and ketamine-assisted therapy, I understand the profound impact that compassionate, well-informed, and evidence-based care can have.

In the midst of a mental health crisis, finding a competent and well-trained provider is essential. You deserve care from someone who not only understands the complexities of psychiatric treatment, but will also advocate for your best interests and work alongside you in navigating the system.

Before becoming a PMHNP, I had the profound honor of six years as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where I cared for medically fragile newborns and walked alongside their parents and guardians through experiences of trauma, uncertainty, grief, and loss. The trust these families placed in me was a tremendous gift — one that deepened my commitment to compassionate, whole-person care and ultimately led me to pursue a career in psychiatry. My time in the NICU also gave me a lasting appreciation for the vital role early attachment plays in shaping lifelong mental health, offering insights into how we develop, connect, and heal.

As a Third Culture Kid (people who were raised in a culture other than their parents), I have a unique perspective on issues of identity, belonging, and cultural adaptation. My background in NICU care has informed my approach to working with individuals experiencing acute trauma and bereavement. My practice is LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming, rooted in a culture of consent, weight-neutrality and the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES), feminism, sex positivity, and radical self-acceptance.