Availability: Accepting New Patients
Specialties at a glance:
- ADHD
- Autism
- OCD
- Anxiety
- Women’s Issues
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorders
Patient Demographics : Children (5-18), Young Adult (<30), Maternal perinatal and postpartum
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Clarkson College
Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Style
Salina believes through educating patients, providing treatment options, and providing support, patients are empowered to make treatment decisions that best fit the lifestyles and treatment outcomes they desire.
She is direct, realistic, and caring in her approach. She appreciates the neurodivergent mind and has a passion to help individuals find their inner strengths. She loves helping others find their own path and take control of their mental health.
Salina focuses on family centered approaches when able. She recognizes that mental health impacts more than just the individual and engages the family in the treatment process. She will collaborate with other treatment providers, both mental health and medical, as well as educational staff in order to advocate for the needs of patients.
Professional interest: child and adolescent disorders, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and the expanding field of neurodivergence.
Treatment modalities:
Salina’s primary role is medication management. She also provides brief psychotherapy in conjunction with medication management on a case-by-case basis, providing referrals to other professionals as needed. She has always had a passion for holistic mental health treatment and will incorporate alternative treatments if preferred.
Authentic Facts:
Getting to Know Salina
Favorite quote:
While she doesn’t have a favorite quote, she does love a good meme!
Candid Truth: Salina grew up on a farm, has naughty goats, and uses way too many sticky notes.
The two Thrive Values that Salina identifies with the most:
Candid Empathy:
Salina recognizes the value in being open and honest in relationships. She recognizes that everyone is human and progress isn’t about being perfect. She believes in a patient’s right to make decisions in their own care, because this is their journey.
Balance:
Salina fully appreciates how the brain and body are integrated. She considers not just the mental health disorder but also how the physical health of individuals impacts the mind. She enjoys working with those who have felt unheard or brushed off when physical symptoms do not make sense. She will help individuals advocate for their own care in order to improve their mental health.