Richmond Integrative Psychiatric & Nutrition Svcs

As a mental health and psychiatric nurse practitioner I am trained to medically manage individuals who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, struggles with addiction, schizophrenia, grief and loss, as well as other mood and thought disorders. My experience as a registered dietitian also allows me to address the psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues surrounding weight gain, weight loss, dysfunctional eating, and body image issues. I take a holistic approach to treating each of my clients. So though prescribing medication is a service I provide, I consider non-pharmacological interventions such as psychotherapy, support groups, proper nutrition, mindfulness practice, exercise, stress management, yoga, and meditation as integral components of successful mental health treatment. My professional and educational experiences have given me the great privilege of working with very diverse populations including military veterans, recovering substance abusers, individuals struggling with gender identity, surgical weight loss patients--to name a few. I enjoy working with clients with diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, beliefs, and mental health issues.