Baton Rouge Perinatal Mental Health

Being a new or expectant parent can be overwhelming. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or not like yourself, please know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. Talk therapy is valuable, but sometimes it isn’t enough; you may need extra support. As a board‑certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 20 years of experience in perinatal nursing, I specialize in medication management to help rebalance mood and make other coping strategies more effective. We all have a story that reflects where we’ve been and where we hope to go. My role is to be a compassionate, non‑judgmental partner as you move through this chapter of yours. I draw on two decades of clinical experience caring for mothers and families to offer personalized care that addresses both your physical and emotional wellbeing. Choosing to explore medication isn’t a failure—it’s another tool on your path to healing. By reaching out, you’re investing in your own wellness. I’m honored to walk beside you, providing the expertise and support you need to regain balance and feel more like yourself. With over 20 years of experience as a perinatal nurse in Labor & Delivery, high-risk pregnancy care, and hypertension case management, I bring a deep understanding of the reproductive journey to my psychiatric nursing practice. I specialize in medication management for women age 18 and older, as well as parents — male, female, and nonbinary. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and grounded in the unique emotional and medical complexities of pregnancy and postpartum life. LGBTQIA+ individuals and families are warmly welcomed and respected here.