A collaborative approach to your mental well being.
Our Process Starts with Listening
At Beacon, your treatment isn't a transaction—it’s a partnership. While some clinics prioritize rapid-fire prescribing, my approach is built on a deep evaluation of your home life, environment, and health history before any recommendations are made.
Psychiatric Evaluation & Assessment
Time: 90 Minutes
Focus: This is where we build our foundation of trust. We’ll look at the "full picture"—discussing your current thoughts, behaviors, and challenges alongside your history. By the end of this session, we will have designed an initial treatment plan together.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Care begins with a thoughtful, personalized diagnosis that guides your treatment journey. We provide holistic support through medication management, brief supportive therapy, and trusted referrals when needed. Our goal is to build a collaborative, ongoing relationship rooted in trust, helping you achieve lasting stability and improved well-being.
Ongoing Wellness Appointments
Time: 30 Minutes
Focus: We’ll meet regularly to review the effectiveness of your plan. These sessions are for addressing bothersome symptoms and discussing your overall wellness, making adjustments to your treatment as we both see fit.
Psychiatric Specializations
I provide comprehensive care for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions. My goal is to help you understand the nuances of your diagnosis so you feel empowered in your recovery.
Common Conditions Treated:
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Navigating persistent low mood, loss of interest, or feelings of fatigue.
Depression is a complex condition that can stem from biological, psychological, or social factors. It’s more than just "feeling sad"—it can impact your energy, your sleep, and your ability to connect with the world.
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Managing excessive worry, fear, or apprehension that interferes with your daily life.
While worry is a human emotion, persistent anxiety can feel like a constant state of unease. We work to identify whether your response is a normal reaction to stress or a pattern that requires clinical intervention.
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Finding a steady baseline through cycles of elevated energy and low mood.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by significant shifts in mood and energy. Our goal is to manage these cycles—from mania to depression—so you can maintain consistent functioning in your daily life.
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Addressing disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, and emotional expression.
Schizophrenia is a chronic illness that can disrupt how you perceive and process the world. We focus on managing both "positive" symptoms (like hallucinations) and "negative" symptoms (like withdrawal) to improve your quality of life.
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Support for attention challenges (ADHD), sleep disturbances, and overall cognitive function.
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Compassionate management for those navigating the complexities of substance use.
Telehealth: Care That Meets You Where You Are
Beacon is a 100% telemedicine-based practice, allowing you to receive high-quality psychiatric care from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Whether you are in the Texas Panhandle or across the plains of Kansas, I am here to provide the responsive care you deserve without the stress of a commute.