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I believe that healing is not a single destination but an ongoing journey, and that the right support makes all the difference in how that journey unfolds. At Abide, care is never rushed, never one-size-fits-all, and never just about the prescription. Every appointment is an opportunity to understand more of your full picture and take the next right step forward together.
Conditions I Treat
Postpartum and Perinatal Mood Disorders:
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are some of the most vulnerable and beautiful seasons of a woman's life, and they deserve specialized care. Too many providers are hesitant to treat pregnant or breastfeeding women, often leaving them untreated at a time when they need support the most. Most providers, even good providers, don’t know that mothers with ADHD face a 60% chance of developing postpartum depression, three times the baseline risk, and yet this often goes unrecognized and untreated. At Abide, perinatal care is a clinical specialty, not an afterthought. I am trained and certified in perinatal medication management and passionate about helping mothers feel like themselves again.
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety:
Intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, relentless worry, and the feeling that you are failing at something that should come naturally: these are symptoms, not character flaws. Postpartum depression and anxiety are among the most treatable conditions in psychiatry, and getting help is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the most loving things you can do for your baby and your family.
Birth Trauma and PTSD:
A frightening delivery, a NICU stay, or a loss can leave lasting marks that go far beyond the physical. If you find yourself replaying the experience, avoiding reminders, or unable to feel safe in your own body, you are not overreacting. Healing from birth trauma is possible, and it does not have to define your experience of motherhood.
Depression and Anxiety:
Depression and anxiety look different in every person, and treating them well requires listening carefully rather than moving quickly. Whether your symptoms are longstanding or recently emerged, we will work together to understand what is driving them and find a path forward that actually fits your life.
Bipolar Disorder:
Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions in outpatient psychiatry. Many patients spend years on the wrong medications before receiving an accurate diagnosis. With my background in inpatient psychiatry and experience managing serious mood disorders in the outpatient setting, I am comfortable and confident working with higher-acuity presentations that other providers may shy away from.
ADHD:
ADHD in women and mothers is frequently missed or minimized. It also significantly increases the risk of postpartum depression and makes the demands of parenting considerably harder to manage. Accurate diagnosis and thoughtful treatment can be genuinely life-changing.
Perinatal and Hormonal Mood Changes:
Mood shifts tied to the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, fertility treatments, or hormonal changes after weaning are real, they are common, and they are treatable. Women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan is a core focus of this practice.
How I work:
Treatment Modalities
Every person who comes to Abide gets a treatment plan that fits them, not a template. The modalities below are the tools I draw from, often in combination, depending on what you need and what you are ready for.
Medication is rarely the first answer, but it is often an important part of the solution. I think of medications as life vests: they keep you from drowning while we work together to figure out where all the water came from and how to bring the water level down. Medications often can be reduced or discontinued over time, but in the early stages of treatment they can make it dramatically easier to make progress. My approach to prescribing is collaborative: I will explain what I am recommending, why, and what to expect, and I will never push a medication you are not comfortable with. I have advanced training in medication management during pregnancy and the postpartum period, an area where many providers are hesitant to engage, and where I am confident doing so safely.
Medication Management
Motivational interviewing is a conversation style that runs quietly in the background of almost every appointment. Rather than telling you what you should want, I ask questions designed to help you get clearer on what you actually want. When people are able to name their real, deepest goals, sustainable change becomes possible. It is not dramatic, but it is some of the most important work we do together.
Motivational Interviewing
CBT is one of the most well-studied therapies in psychiatry, and for good reason. Our emotions are like an alarm system: they tell us something needs attention, but they cannot be directly controlled. What we can change are the thoughts and behaviors that feed them. CBT gives you a practical set of skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns and build new ones, skills that stay with you long after our work together is done.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For patients who share a Christian faith, I am glad to incorporate biblical wisdom into our work together. The Bible is not separate from mental health care. It is the foundation of the wisest, most enduring guidance on how human beings were made to live, relate to one another, and find meaning. When therapy is grounded in eternal truth rather than whatever seems right in the moment, the changes tend to be deeper and more lasting. This is always offered as an opt-in, with full respect for where you are in your faith journey. If you are not a Christian, you will still receive excellent, thorough, evidence-based care.
Biblical Counseling
Mental health does not happen in a vacuum. Sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, purpose, and community all shape how we feel and function. As part of your care at Abide, we look at the whole picture. Sometimes the most powerful intervention is not a medication adjustment but a change in sleep hygiene, a more honest look at a relationship, or finding movement that does not feel like punishment. Wellness optimization means taking targeted, practical steps toward a more full and balanced life.
Wellness Optimization and Coaching
Appointment Types and Fees
Initial Evaluation
60 minutes - $375
Your first appointment is an opportunity for both of us to understand the full picture. We will go through your mental health history, previous treatment and medication trials, family history, current symptoms, and what has brought you in now. By the end of our time together, you will have an initial assessment and a clear plan for moving forward. After an initial phone consultation, some patients may be asked to schedule a longer, 90-minute intake. These longer intakes allow room to include a partner or parent, review extensive medication histories, or simply take the time a complex situation deserves. Most patients will have ample time in a 60 minute evaluation.
Long Follow Up Appointment (Therapy and Medication Management)
50 minutes - $295
Fifty-minute follow ups are where the deeper work happens. Medication management is part of the conversation, but so is lifestyle, relationships, patterns of thinking, and whatever is actually going on in your life. These appointments are also used to review lab results and make recommendations for follow-up care or supplementation. If you want more than a prescription renewal and a rushed check-in, this is your appointment.
Short Follow Up Appointment (Medication Management Only)
25 minutes - $225
Twenty-five minute appointments are designed for patients who are stable on their current medication and primarily need a check-in and prescription renewal. These work well for patients who already have a therapist they see regularly and want focused, efficient medication management on the side.