Best Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialists in Rockford, IL

During my undergraduate years while pursuing my nursing degree, I discovered that the most fulfilling part of patient care for me was the opportunity to listen to patients and connect with them on a deeper level. After graduating in 2019, I initially planned to stay home to care for my grandparents. However, when my local psychiatric floor wasn't hiring, I found myself working in the operating room. While I found the procedures fascinating, I realized that the most rewarding part of the job was interacting with patients in pre-op, listening to their concerns, providing education, and offering reassurance. In 2021, I began the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health program, where I honed my skills in psychiatric care. Throughout the program, I gained invaluable experience through rotations at an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), an outpatient clinic, and a private practice. My IOP rotation taught me patient education and group therapy facilitation, while the outpatient clinic enhanced my knowledge of medication management and patient case management. The private practice experience allowed me to conduct in-depth psychotherapy and refine my medication management skills. Throughout my training, I received consistent feedback from both patients and instructors about my ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships. I have always felt a natural connection to people, and I believe this is key to providing effective care. Mental health is, to me, the cornerstone of quality of life, and it is my mission to help as many individuals as possible lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. I am a passionate advocate for patient empowerment, and I believe that a strong patient-provider relationship is essential to this process. While I work well with patients across the lifespan, I have found that I particularly connect with adolescents and young adults. As a member of Gen Z, I understand firsthand the unique pressures that come with growing up in an ever-changing world. My lived experience and approachable personality allow me to create a safe, relatable space where young people feel comfortable and understood. I often hear statements like, "You know how it is," from adolescent and young adult patients, which fosters trust and helps build a collaborative therapeutic relationship. This connection is essential for encouraging open communication and promoting adherence to treatment plans.

I am passionate about ensuring my clients feel heard and I believe our relationship is a partnership.

My goal in the work that I do is to connect with people and collaborate to come up with individualized treatment plans to help them along their journey towards mental health wellness.

Our goal at Geode Health is to combine compassionate mental health treatment with the most advanced medical treatment options available in order to effectively treat emotional suffering. Geode Health is a comprehensive psychiatric practice that provides expert psychiatric clinical services, psychopharmacology treatment, mental health counseling, and legal-psychiatric consultation services. Our highly trained mental health staff is ready to help you manage your mental health problems.

My approach to treatment is personalized and patient-centered, taking into account each individual's unique needs and circumstances. I understand that seeking help for mental health concerns can be daunting, especially for parents of children and adolescents. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I am specially trained to work with young patients and their families, providing compassionate and effective care in a comfortable and Supportive environment.

I see adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients and address depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar and schizophrenia.

I take time to learn my clients and focuses on meeting them where they are at emotionally. I will provide counseling to increase insight and awareness in the client and offer a safe nonjudgmental environment for the client to process and begin healing.

I am passionate about ensuring my clients feel heard and I believe our relationship is a partnership.