My path to nurse practitioner training at NYU is grounded in nearly four years of inpatient psychiatric nursing across adult, adolescent, and pediatric units. Working at that level of acuity has given me a deep understanding of what it looks like when someone is at their lowest, and what it takes to help them stabilize, reorient, and begin their healing.
What I’ve found most meaningful is being part of the shift when a patient who came in overwhelmed or unsafe finds their footing again. That transition, from crisis to the early steps of recovery, is where my passion for longitudinal care took root.
I’ve worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depressive, and mood disorders, with a focus on stabilization, medication administration and monitoring, and preparing them for continued treatment. I’ve also supported people with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and learning differences — work that sharpened my ability to adapt communication styles, provide structured support, and deliver individualized, patient-centered care.
My experience extends to young adults, adolescents, and individuals exploring gender identity and gender-affirming needs. Across these populations, what stays constant is a commitment to collaborative care that honors the full complexity of each person’s experience.
My approach is rooted in empathy and respect, centered on working alongside patients to help them clarify their goals, develop self-awareness, improve functioning, and build the skills that support lasting stability and well-being.
