Elders (65+) Psychiatrists in 98109

Hello and welcome! I'm guessing you're here because the road of life is feeling pretty bumpy these days and it's left you feeling uncertain, anxious or sad. Maybe you're trying to figure out answers to questions like "Why aren't my relationships/goals/jobs working out the way I'd hoped?", "What do I really want out of life or relationships?" or maybe it's something more along the lines of "Why do I feel so damn stressed, sad, disorganized and untethered all the time, and more importantly....how can I feel less of that and get back to feeling like myself?"

I am currently accepting new clients. Most problems have a solution, most illnesses are treatable. Change begins with a first step toward doing things differently than you have done them before. I believe the purpose of therapy is ultimately not to be in therapy but to aquire new skills to support positive change. I am not a therapist who will sit back quietly, nod and give you an occassional 'Uh-huh'. I have Master's degrees in both Counseling and Nursing. I work in the ER at Harborview, at my office practice, and with the psychiatric needs of older adults. I come from an integrative medicine perspective when I prescribe med.s

Are you struggling to balance life, health, and happiness? As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to integrate physical and mental health so you feel your absolute best when life is great and you're able to tackle life's challenges when it's not so great. With the right tools, support, and sometimes medication, you can work toward a life full of happiness. If you are looking for a provider who believes in you and wants to help you feel your best, we are likely to be a great fit. I am accepting new patients in ID, OR, and WA, so reach out for a free consultation today!

I practice with warmth and curiosity, accepting others where they are in the present and respecting the many experiences they arrive to it with. I am devoted to helping those I work with develop a new understanding of their patterns, desires, inner conflicts, and pain carried in the body from overwhelming life conditions and experiences. I meet others where they are, embrace their stories, and offer a therapeutic relationship that is nurturing, collaborative, and growth oriented.

My focus is medication management. I am an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about ending the stigma against mental illness that prevents people from getting the support they need. I am a fierce advocate of LGBTQ+ persons and of anyone else who needs my support. I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of psychiatric conditions: mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and many more. I work with adults and teens to determine an appropriate combination of both medications and psychotherapy.