I have been a Registered Nurse for nearly 30 years and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for ten years with strong experience and background in mental health. I have held positions in the hospital setting, including several state hospitals, as well as in co-occurring disorders and community health settings. As a nurse, my primary focus is the human experience that one is facing through their exposure to health situations. My focus is being a resource for my client as they work to reach their health goals based on their values. I believe that thoughtful medication management can be a useful tool for many people. I also understand that some people would like to attempt to safely decrease or discontinue the medications they have been prescribed. While I am neither heavily pro or anti medication, I do believe that if a person has already made plans to stop their medication, it is preferable they work with a prescriber to stop the medication carefully. I am willing to provide that counseling in an honest and non-judgmental manner. I currently see people living in the community at the offices of Benson Health Clinic and I am accepting new appointments.
