As the founder and owner of Present Psychiatry PLLC, I lead a practice rooted in holistic, relationship-centered psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. I’m passionate about addressing mental health through a whole-person approach—combining expert psychiatric medication management with integrative, compassionate treatments that promote lasting wellness and balance. Our practice offers the convenience of virtual appointments, making high-quality care accessible no matter where you are.

Performed comprehensive psychiatric assessments, combining medication management and empathetic psychotherapy to treat mental health issues. Promoted holistic wellness through individualized psychoeducation and collaboration with healthcare providers. Managed a caseload of 20+ clients daily, delivering personalized, high-quality care. Utilized telehealth for remote consultations and ensured effective patient monitoring. Built strong therapeutic alliances through active listening and empathy, while streamlining medication management by reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness and safety.

● Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.● Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.● Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.● Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.● Coordinated with community agencies to provide patients with comprehensive support services such as housing assistance, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment.

● Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans in outpatient group practice, adolescent intensive outpatient, adolescent eating disorder partial hospitalization, and adult inpatient psychiatry and as psychiatry liaison in inpatient hospital● Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.● Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.

● Provided care advocacy, complex case management, and utilization review for behavioral health services, specifically members with severe, comorbid medical or substance abuse conditions to ensure appropriate, high-quality care● Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate smooth transitions of care for patients across different settings.● Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.

● Administered repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for all Chicago TMS Specialists patients and provided cognitive behavioral skills training and patient specific psychoeducation● Oversaw on-site research, including national multi-site NeoSync Synchronized TMS clinical trial, as study coordinator.● Promoted therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.

● Provided inpatient nursing care to patients suffering from acute exacerbations of mental health conditions to ensure safety and promote recovery● Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.● Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.● Facilitated weekly medication management to 35+ clients and provided individualized medication education.● Provided patient specific psychoeducation and cognitive and behavioral skills training.● Served as R.N. representative on Unit Task Force Committee.

● Facilitated crisis intake coordination and managed patient care delivery as charge nurse on 30-bed psychiatric unit to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, and resource management● Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.● Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

● Facilitated groups in residential substance abuse therapeutic community program within jail facility.● Provided basic cognitive and behavioral skills training to female inmates.

Served as Teaching Assistant for PYCH 1600 General Psychology with responsibilities including weekly lectures in classrooms of 75+ undergraduate students, individual tutoring, and grading of assignments and tests.