Availability: Accepting New Child & Adolescent Patients
Specialties:
- Mood disorders- depression, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
- Anxiety disorders- anxiety, panic disorder, acute stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Behavioral disorders-ADHD, ODD
- Developmental disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Trauma
- Foster care
Patient Demographics:
- Children & Adolescents (5-18)
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Creighton University
- Master of Science in Nursing: Walden University
Style:
will provide empathetic and compassionate communication and focus on educating both the patient and their family about the condition, treatment options, and coping strategies. I have adopted a holistic approach, considering not just the mental health symptoms but also the physical, emotional, and social factors affecting a child’s well-being. I utilize evidence-based practices which might include a combination of medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions. I practice family-centered care, recognizing the importance of family dynamics and treatment often involves family members to ensure there is a supportive home environment. I understand that children and adolescents are at different developmental stages and treatments should be tailored to suit the cognitive and emotional maturity of the patient. Finally, I believe in collaborative care and work in collaboration with schools, therapists, pediatricians, foster care agencies, and psychologists to provide comprehensive care. Treatment Modalities: Telehealth and in-person
Professional Interests:
Child and adolescent disorders, medication management, brief psychotherapy, coping skills to go, and a collaborative approach with referrals to community resources.
Authentic Facts:
- I can solve a rubik’s cube
- I own zero plants
- My first job was detasseling corn
- I have run 7 half marathons, I am a quitter because I will never finish a full marathon : )
Favorite Quote:
“If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward,” attributed to Martin Luther King Jr.
Thrive Values:
- People: Prioritizing the needs and values of the patient in the care plan
- Balance: Carrie believes in balancing medication management and lifestyle changes. I encourage lifestyle changes that support mental health, such as regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management techniques. I also believe in integrating behavioral interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices or dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) which can be effective in conjunction with medication. Collaboration with psychologists or therapists to provide comprehensive care