Services at She Rises Psychiatry
Holistic Women’s Mental Health
Whole-person care for every season
​I serve women from all walks of life—students, professionals, mothers, caregivers, ministry leaders, and women navigating transition or healing. I am especially mindful of those who have felt misunderstood, dismissed, overlooked, or harmed by prior healthcare experiences.
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This practice is intentionally welcoming to women who have been failed by systems meant to help them—whether through rushed care, misdiagnosis, lack of access, cultural misunderstandings, or feeling unseen in traditional settings. Here, your voice matters, your story is respected, and your lived experience is honored.
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What you can expect:
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longer appointment times
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telehealth with video and in-person options
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a humble, collaborative approach
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space for your story
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a willingness to explore the “why,” not just the symptoms
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integrative care options
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faith integration upon request
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care rooted in dignity, respect, and trust
Diagnostic Evaluations
Seeing the whole woman—not just the symptoms
Diagnostic evaluations at She Rises Psychiatry are thorough, thoughtful, and unhurried. I take time to review your complete mental health and physical history, including past treatments, medications, medical conditions, life experiences, stressors, sleep, hormones, nutrition, and relational patterns.
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I hold a deep belief that no woman can be reduced to a list of diagnoses or symptoms. While accurate diagnosis is important and required by insurance, it is never the goal in itself. My priority is understanding you—your story, your strengths, and the factors that have shaped your mental and emotional health.
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Together, we use this comprehensive evaluation to create a care plan that is informed, intentional, and reflective of the whole person you are—not just what you’re struggling with today.
Medication Management
Thoughtful, collaborative, conservative
Medication is approached with care and intention. I believe in using the lowest effective dose, avoiding unnecessary polypharmacy, and revisiting the why behind each prescription regularly. Medications are chosen thoughtfully—only when the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks and align with your goals.
I take time to review your full mental and physical health history, prior medication experiences, sensitivities, and preferences. There is no pressure to start medication if you are unsure, and no assumption that medication is the answer for every concern.
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I firmly believe that pills are not a replacement for skills. Medication may help regulate symptoms, but lasting change comes from building insight, coping strategies, nervous-system regulation, lifestyle habits, and internal resources.
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Follow-up visits are unrushed and always include discussion to monitor effectiveness, address side effects, and evaluate whether medication continues to serve you well—adjusting or tapering when appropriate.
Preconception Mental Health Planning
Preparing your mind, body, and heart for motherhood
I offer preconception mental health planning for women who are preparing for pregnancy or considering future motherhood. Together, we review your mental health history, current symptoms, medications, and emotional supports to create a plan that prioritizes both safety and stability.
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​An intentional sleep plan is an essential part of this process. We discuss sleep needs, realistic expectations, protective strategies, and supports to help preserve rest during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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​We also engage in preplanning for common postpartum scenarios, including mood changes, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, relationship stress, feeding decisions, and support needs. This proactive approach helps reduce uncertainty and creates a sense of preparedness rather than fear.
The goal is to help you enter pregnancy informed, supported, and confident—with a plan in place for both pregnancy and the vulnerable postpartum season.
Genesight Testing
Personalized insights for medication response
Genesight can provide helpful information about how your body may metabolize certain psychiatric medications.
While not a prescription roadmap, it can offer clarity when you’ve struggled with side effects or inadequate results.
Used as a supplement to clinical judgment—not a replacement.
Laboratory Testing
Checking the biological foundations
When appropriate, labs may be ordered to explore potential contributors to mental health symptoms, including:
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thyroid functioning
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vitamin and nutrient levels
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hormone imbalances
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inflammation or metabolic factors
These results help guide a more precise and integrative treatment plan.
Diet & Nutritional Supplement Support
Nourishing the mind through the body
Food, gut health, and nutrient levels directly impact mood and energy. I offer guidance on:
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mental-health supportive nutrition
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evidence-based supplements
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inflammation and mood
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lifestyle habits that stabilize energy and emotional wellbeing
Supplements are never required—simply an optional tool to support healing.
Lifestyle Coaching
Realistic, sustainable changes for emotional wellness
Together, we explore small, meaningful adjustments in:
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sleep
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movement
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boundaries
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stress cycles
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routines and rhythms
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digital consumption
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self-care practices
This is not about perfection; it’s about building a life that supports your mental health.
Faith Informed Psychiatry
Spiritually grounded support for those who desire it
For women who want faith integrated into their mental health care, I offer gentle, biblically rooted guidance. This may include prayer (if requested), exploring calling and identity, navigating spiritual struggles, and aligning mental health care with your walk with Christ.
You are welcome here—whether you’re curious, questioning, or deeply rooted in your faith.
Integrative & Eclectic Therapy with Mindfulness and Breathwork
Skills for regulation, insight, and deeper healing
Within medication visits, I use an integrative and eclectic therapeutic approach that supports both emotional insight and nervous-system regulation. This style draws from multiple evidence-informed frameworks, allowing care to be flexible, personalized, and responsive to your needs.
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Interventions may include:
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attachment-focused and relational work
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supportive therapy
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cognitive and behavioral strategies
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identity and narrative exploration
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trauma-informed approaches
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mindfulness practices
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breathwork techniques to regulate the nervous system and reduce overwhelm
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somatic awareness to reconnect with the body
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faith-informed perspectives
Breathwork and mindfulness are used as practical tools—not abstract concepts—to help you create space between triggers and responses, improve emotional regulation, and develop internal safety. These skills support long-term change and reinforce the belief that pills are not a replacement for skills.
This integrated approach allows for both stabilization and growth—addressing immediate symptoms while cultivating resilience and self-understanding over time.