Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Roanoke, VA

For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples during some of the most difficult and meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe that sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the darkness in front of us. My role is to listen without judgement while helping you find your way toward the light again.

I’m a double board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for supporting individuals through their mental health and overall wellness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, poor concentration, hormonal optimization, military-related challenges, alcohol and substance use disorder, post traumatic-stress disorder, and more. I embrace integrative, whole person care that recognizes the interconnectedness, partnering with each patient to create personalized treatment tailored for each individual unique needs and goals.

Reaching out for support isn't always easy, so I'm glad you're here. I have 12+ years of experience supporting individuals and families through a variety of mental health challenges. My core clinical specialties include reproductive mental health, trauma, and grief. As a Certified Reproductive Mental Health Specialist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Grief-Informed professional, I bring specialized knowledge and experience to supporting clients through family management and planning, fertility challenges, difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, and everyday stress. Help is available, and you don't have to walk your path alone. Please visit www.rosepetalmh.com to learn more about my services and how I can help. I look forward to connecting with you.

I'm a social worker with over a decade of fieldwork with various populations in numerous settings. My breadth of experience affords me special insight into and a deep passion for infertility, perinatal and postpartum struggles, chronic illness, and military life. Working together is mutually beneficial: I get to put years of schooling and experience into practice, and you get to work towards improved overall wellness.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe in prioritizing our mental health. My goal is make therapy feel approachable, empowering, and warm. I will meet you where you are on your life journey and collaborate with you on meeting your goals.

In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

I work primarily with individuals and couples who need assistance in learning what to do when difficult emotions appear. I work with couples navigating the same arguments over and over or individuals wondering, "Why does this feel so hard?" Areas of specialty include:

• Anger and areas of conflict
• Cycles of closeness and withdraw
• Emotional distance and disengagement
• Healing from affairs
• Lack of trust and insecurities
• Dating
• Premarital counseling
• Separation and divorce
• Parenting issues
• Power and control issues

Finding the right therapist, and starting therapy, can be both exciting and perhaps overwhelming. But your story matters--it is unique to you.

I can help with solving current struggles, as well as past wounds which may contribute to distress. I help those who want deeper insight into those areas they feel stuck; negative patterns of relating; or feeling blocked from living their best life.

As a Psychiatrist mental health nurse practitioner with over 22 years in nursing practice, I have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and psychiatric care. I have been trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions using the latest research and clinical guidelines. Your treatment plan, which may include medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both, would be based on my professional expertise and designed to address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of your patient's well-being.

My identity as a spirit-filled Christian means that my faith is a core part of who I am. My faith often includes a belief in the power of prayer, spiritual guidance, and a holistic view of health that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. This translates into a deep sense of empathy and a non-judgmental approach, seeing each person as a valuable individual created in God's image.