Andria is a compassionate and highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who brings a calm, steady presence to her work with clients across the lifespan. With over two decades in healthcare and a recent completion of her PMHNP training at Maryville University, Andria offers a deep well of clinical knowledge from her years in emergency medicine, inpatient psychiatry, and nursing education. She has experience providing psychiatric care in both skilled nursing facilities and inpatient units, where she has supported clients facing complex challenges such as neurocognitive decline, adjustment disorders, and severe mental illness.

Andria is particularly passionate about working with the adult and geriatric populations, though she also has experience across age groups, including adolescents and children in outpatient and partial hospital settings. Her background includes providing psychiatric support in correctional, hospital, and educational environments, which has made her especially skilled at addressing the needs of individuals navigating mental health challenges within complex care environments. Andria is known for her thoughtful, respectful approach that prioritizes patient dignity and collaborative care.

She values creating a healing space that is calm, patient, and grounded in trust. Her ability to blend medical knowledge with empathetic communication allows her to meet clients where they are—supporting both symptom relief and long-term emotional resilience. If you are ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, schedule an appointment with Andria today! Please note that clients must also be receiving therapy services with Diversity Counseling in order to meet with Andria for medication management.