Hello!  I'm so glad you're here! 

I'm a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, summa cum laude, and founder of Nurture Caring Arts.  Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in 2012, I was an ICU nurse for 4 years.  While I'm knowledgeable about psychotropic medications, my bliss is therapy and coaching!  I love being versatile in a wide range of therapy modalities such as CBT, trauma focused, play therapy, family therapy, mindfulness, energy psychology, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and Heartmath.  I've had the fortune of working with a diversity of people, conditions, and settings, including those suffering from trauma and sexual addictions in an intensive outpatient setting, teens with substance use issues in a residential facility, couples counseling, psychological testing for social security disability, and in-school and in-home therapy with a focus on working with children and teens, family therapy, and developing and leading parenting groups.  I'm also passionate about improving the way humans treat each other, which is why I designed and conducted a research study to recognize bullying that occurs under the radar.  I also have experience presenting psychoeducational talks to teachers about connecting with self and unlocking one's potential.  I'm currently working on a passion project of designing a new and exciting parenting approach that nurtures the development of a joyful parent, joyful parenting, and a joyful family.

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At a heart+soul level, being spiritually connected and aligned with my soul's purpose is how I define my personal success.  My greatest accomplishment has been learning to love myself, unconditionally.  My entire life has molded me with the depth, compassion and wisdom needed to join you in your personal journey.  Like you, I know emotional and mental anguish.  From being orphaned until about age 5, when I was adopted by a Caucasian American family, I've struggled with depression, anxiety, self-hate, process addictions, eating disorders, feeling lost and more...while trying to wear a mask of being ok.  This was the deep pit I lived in for many years. But wherever you are, there is always a way out.  I got out.  I can help you get out too and be joyfully free!  It begins with transforming your relationship with yourself, then everything around you will also be transformed.

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Imagine how much fun it would be and feel if you loved Your Unique Magic !