Clinical Statement

I am a child and adolescent psychiatric mental health specialist, ARNP, practicing in Seattle, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island, Washington. I have national board certification and have been practicing for 35 years. I have 13 years of formal college and advanced graduate study, as well as 35 years of continuing education.

Theory & Research

Scholarly development and utilization of theory and research in practice is critical. We combine empirically based practice with many decades of clinical field experience and hard-earned clinical wisdom.

A Parent’s Intuitive Understanding of Their Child

I am well experienced in child and family growth and development, family systems theory, and effective parenting practices. I believe that a child is an integral part of a family system.

I have great respect for a parent’s intuitive understanding of their child and their knowledge of their own family culture. I also have great respect for the personal dreams and timely goals for a child that a parent holds so dear. I incorporate your dreams & values into my thinking and planning for your child.

Diagnostic Evaluation & Complex Case Consultation

When appropriate, a predominate medical model of child psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and medication management can be utilized. These tools can be used to support and uplift a child’s functional ability and adaptation. They can assist a child to regain equilibrium, and to achieve their highest level of function. We like to think of these clinical tools as comprising incremental steps back to mental health and well being, adaptive function and normal development.

I am available for diagnostic evaluation and expert complex case consultation with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.