About
Hello, I'm Carmen
I am board certified as an Adult Health NP and a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. I have 29 years of experience caring for patients across a variety of settings. My background includes internal medicine, college health, substance abuse treatment and mental health disorders.
Internal Medicine gave me a solid foundation for being able to treat all types of medical problems. Working in college health, I was able to provide medical care to college students and help them adjust to being away from home. I have treated all types of substance abuse issues and helped patients learn how to live sober lives. My experience working in mental health allowed me to treat patients who were depressed and seriously mentally ill. Most of these patients also had a substance abuse problem.
My career began working as an RN in renal, med/surg, surgical ICU and mental health patients. My love for taking care of patients influenced me to go to Graduate school where I completed my Master's degree in Adult Health NP. Seeing patients get better and change their lives made me want to specialize in Psychiatry.
The experience I have gained allows me to evaluate you as a whole person- biology/body and mind. This helps me to look at any medical concerns that could affect your mental health.
On a personal level, I have worked thru life transitions of my own and struggled with issues that made me want to help others.
I founded my practice because I wanted to provide the kind of care every patient deserves- care that is personal, thoughtful and never rushed.
Personalized Care, Built Around You
My approach is collaborative and evidence-based. I take time to understand your needs, concerns, and goals.
I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive psychotherapy when appropriate to create an individualized treatment plan that feels practical and achievable.
Collaborative
Your concerns, experiences and goals are an important part of the treatment process.
Evidence-Based
Treatment approaches are informed by established therapeutic methods and clinical knowledge.
Individualized
Your care plan is developed around your unique needs, circumstances and goals.
You Deserve to Be Heard
Seeking help with your mental health can be an important first step. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with attention, trauma-related concerns, sleep problems or other challenges, you deserve care that takes the time to understand the whole person.
My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable telehealth experience where you can feel heard, understood and involved in your care.
Together, we will create a clear path forward—one that feels practical, personalized and achievable.
Take the First Step
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you're ready to begin exploring your mental health care options, complete the contact form and share some basic information. We'll review your request and follow up using your preferred method of contact.