Mental health is foundational to overall well-being and quality of life. When it suffers, other areas of life can quickly be affected. As a provider, my goal is to treat each patient using a holistic and collaborative approach. I focus not only on thoughtful medication management, but also on key lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, physical activity, social support, and overall wellness. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where patients feel comfortable discussing anything that may be impacting their mental health.
I am a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant with a strong passion for psychiatry. I grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago and am excited to begin my professional career in the heart of the city. I earned my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and went on to complete my Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Marquette University. My clinical experience includes outpatient psychiatric care with a focus on medication management and advanced treatments, evaluation of acute psychiatric conditions in the emergency department, and management of mental health conditions in the primary care setting.
Outside of work, you can find me spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants, enjoying long walks outdoors, or attending a yoga or spin class!
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Medication Management
- ARFID
- Addiction
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anorexia
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Chronic Medical Condition / Chronic Pain
- Conduct Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorder / Disordered Eating
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- LGBTQIA+ Care
- Mania
- Medication Review
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Narcissism
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Personality Disorder
- Phobias / Irrational Fears
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Consultation
- Schizophrenia
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse Counseling
- Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder)
- Sleep Problems / Insomnia
- Trans Affirming Care
- Trichotillomania
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Female
In-network insurances
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicare
Education and training
- Marquette University - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies