I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, teens, and adults. In plain terms, I evaluate and diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication when it’s appropriate, and fine-tune your treatment over time so it fits your life. I bring more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including emergency medicine, pediatric urgent care, school health, women’s and postpartum care, and outpatient medicine. That background helps me see the whole picture: your physical health, development, family, sleep, stress, and daily routines. I help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma-related symptoms, postpartum concerns, and life transitions. Every plan starts with a thorough psychiatric assessment, and medication is always a conversation, never a default. Along with medication management, I offer clear education about your diagnosis and options, CBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-informed support. My style is calm, practical, and transparent. You’ll understand what’s going on and why I’m recommending what I am, and you’ll have a real say in every decision. If you also see one of our therapists, I’ll coordinate with them so your care works as a team. I see clients in our Stafford and Fredericksburg offices and online throughout Virginia. If you’re looking for psychiatric care that’s thoughtful and collaborative, I’d be glad to meet you.