Hi, I’m Jennifer.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and I’ve worked in psychiatry since 2014. I see people of every age, from little ones through seniors, by telehealth anywhere in Texas.

I’ve worked just about everywhere in this field: the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient wards, IOPs, PHPs, and outpatient practice. I’ve walked alongside people living with serious mental illness. I’m a proud nerd who loves data, evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and therapy.

I offer both medication management and individual therapy, and I’m licensed as an APRN-CNP in Texas with an MSN from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

How I work

I listen deeply, and I want to understand your worldview. I want to join your team. I use humor, and yes, I cuss a little.

I practice unconditional positive regard. That means I will accept and support you regardless of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, without judgment or conditions, even when things are messy or difficult. Especially then.

My focus starts with what you actually need and want right now. From there I bring my experience to building a plan that offers real solutions, not just a prescription.

What our first session is like

You should leave feeling like the two of us accomplished something. I want you to know I’m on your team.

Medicine is great and all, but I want you to understand your own patterns. We’ll focus on the present and map out where you’re headed. Every session should feel worth your time.

What I treat

My focus areas are bipolar disorder and depression. I also work with anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, substance use and addiction, sleep disorders, anger management, stress management, grief and loss, maternal mental health, women’s issues, family and relationship issues, identity issues, LGBTQIA+ and transgender concerns, cultural and ethnic issues, and the mental health side of physical conditions including diabetes and other chronic illness.

I work with proven approaches including Trauma-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation, Humanistic therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.