Before I became a nurse and eventually a nurse practitioner, I worked as a case manager for an adolescent substance use and mental health treatment center. This is where I was called to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Parents would call frustrated and in tears trying to obtain a psychiatric appointment for their child so I decided to begin  the process to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner by going back to school to obtain a nursing degree.

As a registered nurse, I experienced the challenges of working in the float pool at a hospital, working as a home health nurse, and as a psychiatric nurse working with adults at a substance use treatment facility before I obtained my master’s degree in 2021 from University of Nebraska Medical Center. I have been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner ever since, and am board certified in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.

I have a passion for helping people from all walks of life, but am especially versed in working with individuals with substance use disorder, treating mental health issues for those with chronic medical conditions, and seeing clients with a history of trauma. I also enjoy working with patients on the autism spectrum, young adults trying to find themselves, and parents navigating the challenges of parenthood including empty nesters.

I was born and raised in the Midwest and am happily married to my loving husband, Jake. Together we share two children, two adopted dogs, and a bengal cat.  In my free time I like to enjoy nature, music, and good food. My hobbies include watching sports, spending time with my family and friends, and traveling.

My goal at Think Well is to provide the same quality care to my patients that I would want for my own family to receive. I enjoy problem solving with my patients and helping them find the right medications, treatments, lifestyle modifications, and therapies. My philosophy is together we can figure it out.