Welcome to Cognia
psychiatry through a psychotherapy lens
Adult Services
-
Psychiatric Evaluations
-
Comprehensive Treatment
-
Online or In-Person
About Cognia
Therapy and medications make a “dream team.”
Psychiatric medications are beneficial in many situations, like when you only have a partial response to psychotherapy, if you experience acute issues that require a faster response, or when underlying medical factors create/exacerbate negative mental states.
Despite the effectiveness of the combination of psychotherapy and medications, some people may hesitate to meet with a psychiatric provider.
Sometimes these doubts are related to the unfair stigma surrounding mental health. Other times, people are afraid or concerned about how medications may affect them. In some cases, people went through unsuccessful experiences with psychiatric providers that did not spend enough time or energy trying to understand what their clients were experiencing.
I call this the "car shop” model of psychiatry.
Clients walk in, are seen for a short appointment, get an oil change via a quick prescription, and are sent home.
I don't believe this is the way to provide mental health care. Instead, we can do better by merging the best parts of psychology and psychiatry, where all parties can connect and collaborate in the decision-making process. At Cognia, this is what I strive to achieve and provide for our clients by combining my training as a Clinical Psychologist and my degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
-
I aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals seeking mental health care where they can be heard from a biopsychosocial perspective, and their experience is seen from a psychological and psychiatric viewpoint. I strive to approach mental healthcare collaboratively, with your psychotherapist and your psychiatric provider communicating with each other and working together regarding your care. We can design this dream team.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that assesses individuals' mental, physical, and spiritual needs. I try to understand people's concerns about seeking psychiatric help and strive to address these concerns and provide the best-individualized care possible.
Therefore, if you are interested in a different, psychologically oriented approach to psychiatry, Cognia may be the place you are seeking.
At Cognia, my practice is rooted in creating a safe, inclusive space where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in building genuine partnerships to define and achieve your therapeutic goals. I honor each person’s individuality, considering the full spectrum of your life experiences, including socioeconomic, political, and neurodiverse factors. My approach is trauma-informed, health-at-every-size, and culturally responsive, ensuring that your care is compassionate and tailored to your unique needs. I strive to address your mental, physical, and spiritual needs, recognizing that true well-being involves nurturing all aspects of your life.