Yes. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric evaluations and prescribe medication when appropriate.

Medication is never a one-size-fits-all solution. We'll discuss the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives together so you can make informed decisions that align with your goals.

Not at all. Many people schedule an evaluation because they're unsure whether medication is right for them. My role is to help you explore your options—not pressure you into taking medication.

If medication isn't appropriate or isn't something you're interested in, we'll discuss other holistic approaches and lifestyle interventions that may better support your goals.

Yes. My appointments integrate psychotherapy alongside medication management and holistic interventions.

While I may recommend working with an ongoing therapist for more intensive psychotherapy, many patients appreciate having space during appointments to process challenges, explore patterns, and develop practical strategies for healing.

Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are both trained to diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and provide theraupetic interventions. The primary difference is in our educational pathways. Psychiatrists complete medical school followed by a residency in psychiatry. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners complete nursing school and often go on to work as a registered nurse in a mental health setting, followed by completing specialized graduate training in psychiatric care.

Our professions also have different historical foundations. Psychiatrists are trained in the medical model, which emphasizes the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of disease. The nursing model focuses on understanding the whole person within the context of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual experiences. Although there is significant overlap today, my nursing foundation continues to shape how I practice.

I maintain a collaborative relationship with a board-certified psychiatrist as required in California. When appropriate, I also work closely with therapists, primary care providers, and other members of your care team to ensure coordinated comprehensive care.

I believe learning is a lifelong process and am committed to continually deepening my clinical knowledge through advanced education, consultation, and ongoing training in psychiatry, psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and relational approaches to healing.

I continue training in psychiatry, trauma-informed care and therapy.

My approach is rooted in relational psychiatry, integrating intentional medication management with psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, nervous-system-informed care, and lifestyle medicine to understand the whole person, going beyond the diagnosis and symptoms.

This depends on your individual needs and goals.

Some people benefit from meeting every week or every few weeks during the beginning of treatment, while others transition to less frequent follow-up visits once they're feeling more stable.

We'll decide on a schedule together and adjust it as your needs evolve.

I understand that questions can come up between visits. Established clients are welcome to reach out for non-urgent questions related to medications or treatment. I strive to respond within 2 business days. If a concern requires more time, I’ll recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment so we can discuss it together.

Soulfloria Psychiatry is a private-pay practice.

Choosing not to participate in insurance networks allows me to provide longer appointments, individualized care, and treatment decisions that are guided by your clinical needs rather than insurance requirements.

If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I'm happy to provide a superbill that you may submit for potential reimbursement.