Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, I learned early how important compassion, resilience, and community support are during difficult times. Those experiences shaped my philosophy of care: every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and involved in decisions about their treatment. I believe in providing thoughtful, evidence-based care while building genuine relationships rooted in trust and understanding. My passion for this work developed from seeing the impact that emotional and mental health challenges can have on individuals and families. I was drawn to this profession because I wanted to help others find stability, healing, confidence, and hope in their everyday lives again.