I help brave, tender-hearted people who feel haunted by the past and afraid of being truly seen rediscover belonging and safety by creating a space where psychiatry meets soul work. A space where medication, mindfulness, somatic healing, and loving-kindness converge. I believe healing is an act of love: toward ourselves, our bodies, and the world around us.
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I’m an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes healing happens when we feel safe enough to explore what hurts and curious enough to imagine something new. My work combines the science of psychiatry with the soul of human connection, bringing together medication, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and loving-kindness to support whole-person healing.
I was drawn to mental health care early in my nursing career, after realizing that what moved me most wasn't procedures or lab results, but sitting with people in their hardest moments and helping them feel seen.
My experiences in hospital medicine, community psychiatry, and living with multiple sclerosis taught me that true healing requires tending to both the mind and body.
Today, at Temple Psychiatry, I offer thoughtful, relationship-based care that helps people reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and the world around them.
feel like you’re carrying the weight of the past, even when life looks fine on the outside?
long for connection but find yourself pulling away the moment someone gets too close?
lie awake at night replaying conversations, feeling anxious, ashamed, or convinced something is “wrong” with you?
So many of my patients describe feeling stuck between wanting to be seen and being terrified of it. They’re thoughtful, sensitive, and self-aware—but they’ve been through experiences that made the world feel unsafe. They crave relief from the anxiety, panic, or heaviness that keeps them disconnected from their bodies and their sense of belonging.
At Temple Psychiatry, I help people like you find calm in your nervous system, clarity in your mind, and compassion for the parts of yourself you’ve learned to hide. Together, we’ll create a plan that blends evidence-based psychiatry with a mind-body-spirit-community approach—so you can feel grounded, connected, and at home in yourself again.
Thoughtful, collaborative prescribing to relieve symptoms while supporting clarity, calm, and emotional balance.
Learn to slow down, notice your thoughts with compassion, and build a sense of safety in the present moment.
Understand and heal the different parts of yourself that developed through pain, shame, or survival.
Reconnect with your body’s wisdom to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded.
Identify underlying biological factors and guide treatment choices tailored to your unique physiology.
Evidence-informed supplements to support mood, focus, and energy as part of an integrative plan.
Gentle energy work that promotes relaxation, restores balance, and helps the body and mind rest deeply.
Practical support for nourishing your body, improving sleep, and cultivating habits that sustain emotional wellbeing.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can get to know each other, talk about what you’re hoping for, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
Before scheduling, I encourage you to take a look at the Services page to get a feel for the types of appointments I offer and what to expect in terms of fees and structure.