I am originally from upstate New York, but have called Florida my home of over half of my adult life. I grew up in my family’s healthcare business and pursued certification as an EMT and then a Paramedic. Next, I became a Registered Nurse and, after 20 years went back to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Working with family practice I treated some mental health issues but always felt it took too long to get a higher level of care, when I exhausted my options. So, I decided to further my education and completed another master’s program in psychiatry/mental health. I am currently nationally certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I love caring for my medical patients but my passion is mental health. I get great satisfaction helping other people attain their best health and have satisfying, productive lives.

I also had the opportunity to spend several years as a foster parent, working with a specialized, therapeutic program. I have been privileged to help several youths grow and become awesome adults. Many of my, now adult, foster kids have maintained contact, and I am honored to remain a part of their lives. I have four grown sons and have been blessed to have several grandchildren, and a great-grandson, that I enjoy spending time with. God has given me a rich, full life, full of love, and great memories. He has also given me the chance to use my education and skills to continually give to others.

I have pursued several hobbies, throughout my life. I hold a private pilot’s license, licensed as a ham radio operator, and certified as an open water scuba diver. I enjoy cooking, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and singing with my church’s praise team. One of the perks of offering telehealth services is that I can travel and still see my clients.

I look forward to working with my clients to help them achieve their mental health goals and enjoy their lives to the fullest.