Areas of Interest
Provides assessment, psychoeducation and pharmacological management to adolescents and adults seeking psychiatric services. Areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and chronic mental illness.
Philosophy
My focus is to support clients as they achieve their goals for recovery. I believe in creating a plan of care that values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration, and evidenced-based practice. My goal is to provide effective and sustainable mental health interventions that may include medication, education, mindfulness, symptom management skills, and self-care. I am committed to providing a welcoming, trauma informed, and stigma free environment.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Experience
I have worked with inpatient mental health clients of all ages while employed by the State of Wisconsin for the last 20+ years.
*Note: anna treats patients 12 & older.