Welcome to Lakeside Counseling, where transformative therapy services begin. With over 40 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I will help you uncover solutions to life’s challenges. Your mental health is my priority. Let’s start this journey together!
My Philosophy
We all need some help from time to time! I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change. My goal is to provide mental health counseling in a safe and supportive environment where patients can explore solutions and overcome personal challenges. Often, therapy services are all that is needed to help a person achieve their goals. My background in psychiatric nursing allows me to support your journey effectively.
My Story
After four decades of psychiatric nursing, I transitioned to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner because I am passionate about providing mental health counseling to help people live their best lives. My experience encompasses working with a diverse range of patients facing both acute and chronic mental and behavioral health conditions. In my spare time, I enjoy various fiber arts, and spending time outdoors playing in the dirt. I am married to an amazing man who retired after a long career as a psychiatric social worker. Together, we have seven children and nine absolutely incredible grandchildren.
Specialties
I specialize in mental health counseling related to gender issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, cancer recovery support, codependency, substance abuse, and PANDAS. I also have a background in psychiatric nursing, which enhances the therapy services I provide. I am ably assisted by my constant companion Jackson, a 170 pound Great Pyrenees.
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.
Nido Qubein
