Her Psychiatry Wellness

Evidence, empathy, & a dash of rebellion—finally all in one clinic.

Mental Health Care for Women by Women

Mental Health Care for Women by Women

Hands-On, Virtual,
Wherever You Are: Services

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

A thorough assessment designed to understand your mental health concerns, medical history, emotional well-being, and life circumstances. During this initial visit, we'll review your symptoms, discuss your goals, establish an accurate diagnosis, and develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle recommendations, or referrals to additional resources. Initial evaluations typically last 60–90 minutes.

  • Initial mental health assessments

  • Diagnostic clarification

  • Treatment planning

Psychotherapy

  • Supportive therapy

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Brief solution-focused therapy

Mental health treatment for infertility and grief/loss

Mental health treatment for infertility and grief/loss focuses on helping people cope with emotional distress, process losses, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. While every person's experience is different, treatment often combines psychotherapy, practical coping strategies, and, when appropriate, medication.

Medication management

  • Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications

  • Medication adjustments

  • Side effect management

  • Controlled substance management (when appropriate and compliant with regulations)

Telepsychiatry

  • Virtual appointments are available

  • Medication follow-ups

  • Therapy sessions (where appropriate)

  • Remote monitoring and patient education

Additional services

  • Pharmacogenomic testing & interpretation by Gene Sight

  • Care coordination with therapists & primary care providers

  • School or workplace accommodation documentation (completion of paperwork may have a fee applied)

  • Family education & treatment planning

  • No disability evaluations/assessments offered

Treatment of common psychiatric conditions

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • Insomnia

Specialized services

  • Adolescent psychiatry (with appropriate training)

  • Women's mental health

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Integrative psychiatry and lifestyle counseling

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

Medication Management Follow-up

Medication Management + Psychotherapy

Telepsychiatry Visits

ADHD Evaluation

Anxiety & Depression Treatment

Care Coordination

Typical Appointment Length

60–90 minutes

20–30 minutes

45–60 minutes

Same as in-person

60–90 minutes

Ongoing follow-up

As needed

Service

Your calendar + my expertise = done

Pick a slot that works for you; I'll handle the rest—reminders included.

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About me

Honestly, women’s bodies haven’t been updated in textbooks since flip phones. We’re here to change the syllabus.

Throughout my 25-year healthcare career, I have been deeply moved by the unique mental health challenges women face—often shaped by biological, social, and cultural factors that are too frequently overlooked in care. From postpartum depression to the emotional toll of infertility, from trauma recovery to navigating menopause, I have seen how women’s mental health needs require both clinical expertise and a deep well of empathy. These experiences have inspired my commitment to becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a practice focus on women’s mental health.

As a PMHNP, I aspire to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where women feel heard, validated, and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey. I plan to integrate evidence-based interventions with trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and culturally sensitive approaches.

I believe that by focusing on women’s mental health, I can help break cycles of suffering that often ripple through families and communities. This work is not only a professional calling—it is a personal mission to ensure that every woman, at every stage of life, has access to compassionate, comprehensive mental health care.

Your Questions, Answered

  • A PMHNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages mental health disorders across the lifespan. This includes:

    Performing psychiatric evaluations

    Diagnosing mental illnesses using DSM-5-TR criteria

    Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests

    Prescribing medications (subject to state laws)

    Providing psychotherapy

    Developing treatment plans

    Promoting mental wellness and prevention

    Coordinating care with other healthcare providers

  • Yes. PMHNPs are licensed independent practitioners who diagnose psychiatric disorders using:

    Clinical interviews

    Mental Status Examination (MSE)

    DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria

    Screening tools

    Laboratory findings when appropriate

  • Yes.

    PMHNPs prescribe:

    Antidepressants

    Antipsychotics

    Mood stabilizers

    Anxiolytics

    Stimulants

    Prescriptive authority depends on state laws.

  • Yes.

    PMHNPs may provide:

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Supportive therapy

    Motivational Interviewing

    Interpersonal therapy

    Crisis intervention

    Family therapy

    Brief psychotherapy

  • This typically includes, but is not limited to:

    Chief complaint

    History of Present Illness

    Psychiatric history

    Medical history

    Family history

    Social history

    Substance use history

    Trauma history

    Mental Status Examination

    Suicide risk assessment

    Violence risk assessment

  • This depends on your treatment plan. If you are being treated with a controlled medication, follow-ups are required per DEA regulations, every three months. If your treatment plan includes trialing medication for any mental health condition, you may have to follow-up more frequently depending on your progress towards your treatment goals.

  • Since I am a one-woman show, I do not offer emergency service treatment. If you find yourself in an emergent mental health crisis situation, please call 911.
    Other resources:

    Alliance Health Crisis Response 24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
    (800) 510-9132 or (919) 560-7100
    24-hour, confidential crisis line for mental health and substance crisis, victims of domestic and sexual violence. Short-term emergency shelter, hospital and court accompaniment, legal clinics with local attorneys, support groups, counseling, and referrals for job training, housing, childcare and other community services.

    HopeLine Suicide Prevention Hotline:
    (919) 231-4525
    HopeLine is a family of confidential services offering caring, non-judgmental listening and resource information in an effort to improve the overall well-being of people in the community.

    The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also call, text or chat 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

    Call or Text 988 for immediate support. Spanish speaking options available. Veterans, Service Members, and their families can call 988 and press option 1. Callers who are Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened can directly dial 988 on a videophone or click the "ASL Now" button on 988lifeline.org