Yes, I currently accept: - Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa - Blue Cross Blue Shield (other/out of state) - United Healthcare/Optum - Aetna - Cigna - Oscar Health - Oxford - Question Behavioral Health. I do not accept Medicaid. If I do not accept your insurance, or if you do not have mental health care benefits, I also accept cash, credit card, debit card, and flexible/health spending account cards. I will provide a Superbill at the end of each month that you can submit to your health insurance for reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am licensed and equipped to provide psychiatric care and therapy to individuals across the lifespan. The youngest I will treat is age 6.

During the initial Diagnostic Evaluation, we’ll discuss your symptoms, history, and goals. Based on this, we can decide together whether therapy, medication, or an integrative approach is the best path forward.

New clients can REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT to get started. Complete the forms and provide your insurance information (if applicable), and you will be contacted within 3 business days to schedule an intake appointment.

Yes, I have some weekday evening and one weekend day that I reserve for children and adolescents only. These appointments are given to families who have established care and demonstrated a long-term commitment to working with me. Spaces become available as clients meet their treatment goals and discharge.

Yes, I offer virtual appointments to make access to care easier and more flexible for clients. If you travel out of state, however, I cannot see you, as my licensure is for Iowa only.

Yes, I perform ADHD testing on individuals ages 6 and up who intend to keep seeing me for therapy and/or medication management. The ADHD testing I provide is focused on identifying mild to moderate cases of ADHD and includes a range of assessments that evaluate attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However, it does not include the full battery of tests that may be necessary if there is a suspected learning disability or intellectual deficit. In such cases, a psychologist would need to conduct more extensive testing to evaluate cognitive functioning and other potential factors. If further evaluation is needed, I will guide you toward the appropriate resources.

Yes, I perform autism assessments and diagnosis for verbally fluent clients ages 12 and up who intend to continue seeing me therapy, and/or medication management. There is no specific "test" for autism. Autism is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that includes developmental screenings, medical history, behavioral observations, and standardized diagnostic tools. I received special training to be able to administer the the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2), a sensory-based process for gathering and organizing the qualitative information needed to diagnose autism in children, adolescents, and adults. The process involves gathering information from parents/caregivers and teachers, and conducting a sensory-based interview with the individual being evaluated. The end result is a comprehensive behavioral profile that describes the individual’s distinct way of relating to the world, to supplement and inform diagnosis and treatment planning.

Neurodiversity-affirming care recognizes and respects the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD or autism, without pathologizing their experiences. I work to support clients in embracing their differences and do not try to change who they are.