The philosophy
How we think
about care
Psychiatric care is not just about diagnosis and medication. It's about relationship, dignity, and meeting people exactly where they are — without requiring them to earn their way to support.
Minds truly can thrive when given the right support, the right tools, and a safe space to grow. That is what this practice is for. That is what it has always been for.— The foundation of Rooted Minds Psychiatry
Healing happens in safe, compassionate relationships
The quality of the bond between a patient and provider is not incidental to the work — it is the work. We invest deeply in building connection that's real.
Everyone deserves a voice in their own care
Shared decision-making is not a courtesy — it's how good care works. Your perspective, your values, and your goals shape every plan we develop together.
Guidance without judgment — always
There is no version of your story that changes the quality or warmth of care you'll receive here. Every person who walks through this door is welcomed as whole.
The approach
How we show up
for every patient
Trauma-informed, from the ground up
Trauma-informed care isn't a specialty add-on. It's the foundation. Every interaction, every care decision, and every space we hold together is shaped by an understanding that history lives in the present — and that healing requires safety first.
Developmentally informed across the lifespan
A child of 8, a teenager of 15, and a young adult of 23 are navigating completely different developmental terrain. Our approach adapts to where you actually are — not where a checklist says you should be.
Whole-person, not just symptom-focused
Symptoms are signals, not the whole story. We take time to understand the full context of your life — relationships, environment, history, and strengths — before building any plan together.
Family and community connected
Healing rarely happens in isolation. With your permission and at your pace, we work to support the relationships and systems around you — because they matter to your wellbeing too.
Anti-stigma, always
We actively work to reduce the shame that surrounds mental health care — in how we speak, how we explain, and how we make this space feel. You came here. That took courage. We honor it.
Board-Certified PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — the highest clinical credential in psychiatric nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Foundation in clinical nursing with extensive hands-on patient care before specializing in psychiatry.
School Nursing Background
Deep formative experience with children and adolescents in educational settings — the origin of this practice.
Crisis Services Experience
Extensive work with individuals in acute psychiatric crisis, including those experiencing homelessness and complex co-occurring disorders.
Beyond the credentials
What shapes this practice most isn't a degree — it's the years spent sitting with people in their hardest moments and refusing to look away. Every credential is in service of one thing: showing up fully for every person who walks through this door.
What we stand for
The values that
root everything we do
Healing in relationship
Safe, compassionate connection is not incidental to care — it is the care.
A voice in your care
Real choices. Real input. Your perspective shapes every plan we build together.
Guidance without judgment
No story is too hard, too messy, or too much. You are welcome here, wholly.
Trauma-informed always
Not a specialty. The foundation. Every interaction, every space, every decision.
You found the
right place
Whether you're a parent searching for support for your child, a teen figuring out how to ask for help, or a young adult ready to start — we're here. This is what we were built for.