Question 1

What are your credentials, licenses, and clinical background?

Accepted Answer

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 0 years of clinical experience. I hold active credentials to practice in Tennessee. I conduct sessions in English.

Question 2

What therapeutic approaches do you use, and what conditions do you specialize in treating?

Accepted Answer

My clinical focus is primarily on treating Depression, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Social Isolation / Loneliness, Psychosis and Schizophrenia. To support my patients, I utilize clinical modalities including Psychodynamic, Compassion Focused and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. I provide Individual Therapy and Psychiatry and work primarily with clients aged 15 – 17, 18 – 24, 25 – 39, 40 – 64 and 65+.

Question 3

Do you offer online telehealth appointments, or only in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

I offer both secure telehealth sessions across Tennessee and in-person appointments at my office in Hendersonville, TN.

Question 4

What insurance plans do you accept, and what are your out-of-pocket costs?

Accepted Answer

I am currently in-network with Aetna, Ambetter, 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, Tricare 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.

Question 5

Are you currently accepting new patients, and how soon can I get an appointment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What should I do in a mental health emergency?

Accepted Answer

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.