Meet our team

I am a mother, daughter, sister, wife, and aunt—and like many of the individuals I care for, I wear many hats and have faced deeply personal challenges along the way. My own journey with postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder opened my eyes to the gaps in our mental health system—especially the lack of holistic and lifestyle-based care options. Too often, the focus is solely on medication, while the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of healing are overlooked.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my greatest fulfillment comes from connecting with patients and walking alongside them through their healing, especially witnessing the joy of remission and renewed purpose. These experiences have shaped my commitment to an integrative approach to psychiatry—one that honors the whole person: mind, body, and soul.

At Lumina Mental Wellness, I’m proud to offer compassionate, personalized care that goes beyond prescriptions. Whether it's through mindful lifestyle changes, nutrition, therapy, or medication when needed, my goal is to build healthy, meaningful relationships with patients and provide a space where true, lasting wellness can begin.

I’m honored to walk with you on your journey toward clarity, balance, and healing.

My purpose and passion have always been rooted in helping others. If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll tell you my lifelong dream was to be a nurse, a wife, and a mother — and I’m proud to say I’ve been blessed to fulfill all three. So life should feel pretty perfect, right?

The truth is, like many, I’ve faced my own complex journey but it's what truly allows me to connect with others on this path. Living with major depressive disorder and ADHD has made life incredibly difficult at times. But through therapy, medication, and the unwavering support of my village, I’ve found ways to not only stay standing — but to thrive. These tools have helped me become the mom, wife, and nurse I’ve always aspired to be.

Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings including community health, pediatrics, med-surg, telemetry, and neuroscience. My experience spans both inpatient and community-based care, where I’ve learned to meet people exactly where they are. I've walked alongside individuals and families facing complex challenges like substance use, homelessness, self-harm, and fractured family dynamics. Through it all, I’ve led with compassion and a deep understanding that healing is never one-size-fits-all.

I believe that reaching out for help is one of the bravest things you can do. And I’m truly honored to walk beside you as you take that first step toward healing, growth, and empowerment.