Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in psychiatric care for clients ages 6 to 25. I take into account factors such as genetics, life trauma, culture, and coping strategies that influence mental health. My goal is to empower clients and ensure they feel understood. I offer holistic and compassionate care in a culturally sensitive, stigma-free environment, providing services in both English and Spanish.

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Areas of Expertise

I offer trauma-informed psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-25) dealing with developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, and LGBTQIA-related concerns.

Services I Provide

I provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and brief psychotherapeutic interventions. I order labs and pharmacogenomics testing to identify medical issues and evaluate genetic influences on medication responses. I collaborate with clients, healthcare teams, and educational institutions to develop evidence-based, personalized treatment plans for each client. I enjoy my work and feel honored to support your healing journey.

Specialty Training:

I earned my Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Gonzaga University and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Victoria in BC. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in intensive care, acute care, community nursing, population health, long-term care, health coaching, and mental health services. I hold certifications in Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Professional Health and Wellness Coaching, along with training in autism care from the Washington State Autism ‘Center of Excellence’ (COE).

Who I am Outside of Work:

I was born in El Salvador and grew up in Belize and Canada. I enjoy the diverse range of natural landscapes in the PNW, as well as cooking, traveling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors. During my downtime, I also enjoy a good Telenovela.

Contact

Location: Telehealth and Everett

Phone: (425) 478-6100 x 113   |   Email: psychiatry@spectrumpsychwa.com