My path to nurse practitioner training at NYU is built on experience across inpatient behavioral health settings. First, as a mental health worker where I learned to stay calm in a crisis and work as a team to de-escalate tense situations, and currently as a registered nurse on an adult and geriatric psychiatric unit, where I’ve been exposed to a wide variety of patients and acute presentations.

What draws me to this work is the challenge of serving diverse patient populations and finding the right way to help. I’ve worked alongside physicians, social workers, occupational therapists, and fellow nurses to support individualized treatment goals for patients across a broad diagnostic spectrum: first-episode psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, catatonia, and more. That breadth has sharpened my clinical instincts and deepened my appreciation for how differently the same diagnosis can present in the context of complex medical and social stressors.

A particular passion of mine is working with underserved and vulnerable populations, especially those from immigrant communities who often face significant barriers to culturally sensitive care. Stigma, identity struggles, and unaddressed trauma can impact a person’s relationship with mental health support before they ever walk into a provider’s office. I’m motivated to provide care that’s both clinically effective and culturally attuned. Ultimately, I want patients to feel truly supported in their healing.

My approach is patient-centered and collaborative, grounded in trust and curiosity about each person’s background, values, and lived experience. Whether through psychotherapy, medication management, or both, the goal is always the same: a space where patients feel safe, heard, and empowered in their treatment.