About Me

I have worked for more than 30 years in the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster clinic located in Salem. I am both a clinical psychologist and a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in psychopharmacology. I am also the program director and primary clinical supervisor for Kaiser Permanente’s mid-valley clinical psychology training program. I received a bachelor's degree in nursing science from Oregon Health and Science University; a master’s degree in nursing science and family nurse practitioner training at the University of Washington; and a doctorate in psychology from Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

About my practice

I strongly support the Kaiser Permanente mission of providing high-quality service and care to each and every patient. I have a deep understanding of both psychiatric and physical medical problems, and I enjoy working within an interdisciplinary practice to meet each of our member's needs and preferences.
 
  • Culturally specific care: Latino/Hispanic, LGBTNQI, transgender care
  • Population specialties: adults
  • Language capacity: English and conversational Spanish
  • Areas of focus: In addition to interventions for a range of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, I have specific skills in psychopharmacology, mood, trauma resolution, chronic illness, women’s issues including childhood abuse and domestic violence, end of life issues, physician aid-in-dying competency evaluations 

How I thrive

I practice what I teach to our patients, striving to be healthy and active, enjoying life, and seeking both challenge and fulfillment in all that I do.