About My Clients
For 15 years I’ve worked outpatient as an NP providing extensive medication management, inpatient psychiatry as an RN for Northwell Health and New York Presbyterian Hospital, and also as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist. I’m highly focused on the complex high need of Mental Health care for children/adolescents, and also dedicated to adults, geriatrics, LGBTQIA+, substance use, HIV/AIDS, clinical-forensic, intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), & serious mental illness (SMI).
My Background and Approach
My unique combination of degrees, licenses, certifications and years of clinical experience in psychotherapy and psychotropic medicine reflects my enduring love for my vocation. I hold dual licensure in New York State, in both professional nursing and social work, licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and both a master and clinical social worker (LMSW/LCSW). Additionally, I hold two ANCC board certifications in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan as both an RN (PMH-BC) and NP (PMHNP-BC). * I'm an impassioned professional with a career of immersive, challenging and transformative experiences. I’m fortunate enough to harbor a genuine, lifelong passion for Mental Health. This inherent passion motivates my relentless pursuit of knowledge, and several milestones throughout my career would ultimately inform my overall vision and trajectory. Along the way, I’ve discovered an incalculable number of ways to optimize care in many aspects of Mental Health.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Of course, it goes without saying that I’m ecstatic to have been able to create a practice that doesn’t compromise my professional identity as a Prescribing Provider and Psychotherapist. Providing truly holistic care that puts my clients’ needs first is of the utmost importance to me. Also, having the opportunity to positively affect each individual through my own practice is the most fulfilling professional (and personal) privilege I have yet to experience. * This should be a transformative experience that puts your mental well-being front and center! Together, we will forge a therapeutic relationship, paving the way for individual treatment plans tailored specifically to your needs. My holistic/humanistic approach includes psychopharmacological management, exploring medications to support your well-being, as well as psychotherapy to address emotional and psychological aspects. So let us take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future!