Information
- Accepting New Patients
- Offers Evening Appointments
- In Office Appointments
- Telehealth Appointments
Education
- BSN from Indiana University School of Nursing
- MSN from IUPUI
Professional Memberships or Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Certifications and Training
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- ANCC (American Nurses Association Credentialing Center)
Rates
New Patient Evaluation: $275
Medication Management (follow-up) Appointments:
Low Complexity – $130
Moderate Complexity – $165
High Complexity – $240
Coding is determined by complexity and/or total time inclusive of the following:
- Preparing to see the patient (eg, review of tests)
- Obtaining and/or reviewing separately obtained history
- Performing a medically appropriate examination and/or evaluation
- Counseling and educating the patient/family/caregiver
- Ordering medications, tests, or procedures
- Referring and communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Documenting clinical information in the electronic or other health record
- Independently interpreting results and communicating results to the patient/ family/caregiver
- Care coordination
Personal Bio
Choosing to seek help for your mental health is an important step, and I’m committed to making that experience as comfortable and collaborative as possible. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a special passion for helping children and teens navigate challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and autism.
I believe that mental health care should never be one-size-fits-all. My approach begins with understanding where you are today, where you hope to be, and working together to create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. Every person is different, and I enjoy helping each patient discover the approach that works best for them.
During your first appointment, we’ll spend time getting to know one another. We’ll review your personal history, discuss the concerns that brought you in, and talk about what you hope to achieve through treatment. I’ll explain your options, answer your questions, and work with you to develop a plan that reflects your goals and preferences.
I hope that every patient leaves our first meeting feeling heard, respected, and confident that they have someone who genuinely cares about their well-being. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients and families feel comfortable discussing their concerns and actively participating in treatment decisions.
One philosophy that guides my practice is that medication is a tool—not necessarily a lifelong commitment. When appropriate, my goal is to help patients build the skills and stability they need so that medication may one day no longer be necessary.
Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching just about any sport, and learning through documentaries. I’m also a lifelong dog lover and am always happy to hear stories about your four-legged family members. Before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I proudly served eight years in the United States Air Force. During my military service, I had the opportunity to live in England, where I even played rugby—an experience that gave me a lasting appreciation for teamwork, resilience, and connecting with people from different backgrounds.
Provider Details
Treats patients ages 5-80
Conditions
- Acute Stress Disorder (traumatic event)
- ADD/ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxious or Nervous
- Attention Difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Boundaries
- Childhood Trauma
- Co-Parenting
- Confidence Building
- Decision-Making
- Depression
- Difficulty Falling Asleep
- Difficulty Staying Asleep
- Early Morning Awakening
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotional Crisis
- Emotional Numbness
- Emotional Regulation
- Excessive Worry
- Executive Functioning
- Faith & Spiritual Concerns
- Family Crisis Support
- Focus & Concentration
- General: Men's Mental Health
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Health Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Irritability
- Military Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Motivation
- Nightmares
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Overthinking
- Panic Disorder
- Parent / Child Conflict
- Parenting Adult Children
- Parenting Challenges
- Parenting Support
- People-Pleasing
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety (Work, Sports, Performing Arts)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Poor Sleep Quality
- Procrastination
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Purpose & Meaning
- Racing Thoughts
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Self-Harm
- Separation Anxiety
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Survivors of Crime
- Test Anxiety
- Time Management
- Traumatic Events
- Witnessing Violence
- Women's Mental Health Concerns
Treatments
PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
- Medication Management / Psychopharmacology
- Medication Management with Pharmacogenetic (Genetic) Testing
TESTING & EVALUATIONS
- Testing: ADD / ADHD
Insurance Coverage
- Commercial: Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Commercial: Sagamore
- Commercial: St. Vincent Employer Network
- Commercial: United Healthcare / UBH / Optum
- Marketplace: United Health Care
Rates
New Patient Evaluation: $275
Medication Management (follow-up) Appointments:
Low Complexity – $130
Moderate Complexity – $165
High Complexity – $240
Coding is determined by complexity and/or total time inclusive of the following:
- Preparing to see the patient (eg, review of tests)
- Obtaining and/or reviewing separately obtained history
- Performing a medically appropriate examination and/or evaluation
- Counseling and educating the patient/family/caregiver
- Ordering medications, tests, or procedures
- Referring and communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Documenting clinical information in the electronic or other health record
- Independently interpreting results and communicating results to the patient/ family/caregiver
- Care coordination