How I Work

What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner you ask?

Often abbreviated as PMHNPs, this term applies to nurses who have pursued an advanced degree in psychiatry, granting them the ability to diagnose, assess, and treat psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. In Oregon, PMHNPs hold full prescriptive authority, equal to that of medical doctors (MDs). PMHNP training combines nursing’s holistic, person-centered approach with advanced psychiatric and medical education.

I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, many of which can deeply impact a person’s thought processes, relationships, and everyday functioning. I will focus not only on your symptoms, but also on how factors like trauma, relationships, identity, physical health, housing, community support, and systemic barriers affect your mental wellness.

I take an inquisitive and collaborative approach to understanding those impacts and exploring how we might address them together. While medication can often be a supportive part of that process, I do not view it as the only path toward healing and well-being. At Crybaby, I will work closely with your care team to help support your wellness goals, offering collaborative and integrated care that honors the complexity of your lived experience.

My hope is to simplify, demystify, and optimize your medication regimen while gaining a broader understanding of you and the role medications play in your life. Within the therapeutic relationship, I value authenticity, curiosity, and levity, and strive to foster a space where there is no expectation to “perform” wellness.