Progress Starts with Hope
My “Why”
My journey into psychiatric health care healthcare began at home—with my husband’s service as a U.S. Veteran. Walking beside him through the highs and lows post-service care, I gained a deep appreciation for the resilience of our Veterans and their families. But I also saw the invisible weight they often carry—especially when navigating a system that isn’t always built to understand or support them.
As a Veteran’s spouse, I encountered healthcare in a profoundly personal way. I witnessed the gaps—missed opportunities for connection, dismissive interactions, and well-intended providers who didn’t quite understand the cultural nuance or emotional load that comes with service. These experiences changed the way I see bias in healthcare. It’s not always loud or intentional. Sometimes, it’s subtle—a tone, a delay, a policy that works in theory but fails in practice.
This awareness sparked my passion and drove me to become both a Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I saw firsthand how institutional barriers—especially in large hospital systems—could hinder healing. I knew I wanted to provide care differently.
That’s why I created a space rooted in connection, cultural humility, and accessibility. My practice is built around breaking down the very barriers that once stood in our way. No matter who I’m working with—whether it’s an individual, a family, or a community—I strive to offer personalized, collaborative care. The kind of care that truly meets people where they are, with dignity, understanding, and hope.
This work is more than a profession. It’s a mission born from lived experience—and it’s personal.
Hope in Motion Integrative Psychiatric Wellness 