SERVICES PROVIDED
Psychiatry
CASH-PAY INTAKE FEE
$250
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
Aetna
Ambetter
Baylor Scott & White
Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
Carelon / Beacon
Cigna / Evernorth
Curative
Devoted Health
Healthsmart
Imagine Health
Lucent Health
Magellan
Meritain Health
Multiplan
Oscar Health Plan / Optum
Sana Benefits
Surest
Tricare
WebTPA
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
BIO
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who is deeply committed to advocating for individuals who feel unheard and unseen while advocating for more mental health awareness in our community. I started as an LVN in Ohio and began travel nursing which lead me to Texas where I received my BSN at the University of Texas in Arlington. While working in the ICU I continued at UTA to obtain my Masters and became a PMHNP. With a wealth of experience gained from living in many areas across the United States during my life, I have developed a profound understanding of diverse communities and the mental health challenges they face.
EXPERTISE
Spiritual Growth
Personal Growth
Existential Issues
War / Combat
Domestic Abuse
Dissociation
Religious Trauma
Trauma / PTSD
Sleep Problems
Stress / Burnout
Pain Management
Loss or Grief
Chronic Illness
Aging
Perfectionism
Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
Shame
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Social Isolation / Loneliness
Social Skills Training
Borderline Personality
Narcissistic Personality
Shyness / High Sensitivity
Boundaries / Assertiveness
Conflict with Friends
Fear of Rejection
Men's Issues
Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
Procrastination
Performance, Test or Public Speaking Anxiety
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Phobia
Panic Attacks
Thought / Dissociative Disorders
ADD / ADHD
Autism Spectrum (ASD)
Not Happy or Satisfied with life
Anger Issues
Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Swings
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Overeating
Alcohol Use
Impulse Control Issues
Addiction
Self-Harm
APPROACHES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal
Journal Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Anger Management
Focusing
Motivational Interviewing
Humanistic
CLIENT AGE GROUPS
0 – 2
3 – 5
6 – 8
9 – 11
12 – 14
15 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 39
40 – 64
65+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
PRACTICE

Mind Body Optimization
MEETING PREFERENCES
Online
or
In-Person
IN-PERSON OFFICE
Waco Office
6501 Horizon Circle
Suite 160, Waco, TX 76712
LICENSE TYPE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas | 1165083
SCHOOL AND YEAR GRADUATED
uNIVERSITY OF tEXAS aRLINGTON | 2023
TYPE OF DEGREE
msn-pmhnp
- I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I hold active credentials to practice in Texas. I conduct sessions in English.
- My clinical focus is primarily on treating Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Existential Issues, War / Combat, Domestic Abuse, Dissociation and Religious Trauma. To support my patients, I utilize clinical modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused and Interpersonal. I provide Psychiatry and work primarily with clients aged 9 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 17, 18 – 24, 25 – 39, 40 – 64 and 65+.
- I offer both secure telehealth sessions across Texas and in-person appointments at my office in Suite 160, Waco, TX.
- I am currently in-network with Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White, Blue Chip/R3/American Warrior Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO, Carelon / Beacon, Cigna / Evernorth, Curative, Devoted Health, Healthsmart, Imagine Health, Lucent Health, Magellan, Meritain Health, Multiplan, Oscar Health Plan / Optum, Sana Benefits, Surest, Tricare, WebTPA and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. Please note that specific plan coverage must be verified prior to your first session. For out-of-network or uninsured patients, my standard intake fee is $250.
- My availability to new clients fluctuates based on my current openings. The fastest and most accurate way to check my exact availability and secure an appointment is to use the booking calendar directly on this page.
- Please note that my practice and the i2iConnect platform does not provide emergency services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency or having thoughts of suicide, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.
