I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a licensed Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). I was born in Vietnam, and my family immigrated to the United States as refugees. I was raised in Philadelphia, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Holy Family University.

I completed my Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner training at New York University and provided primary and inpatient medical care to underserved communities throughout Philadelphia. During this time, I recognized a recurring and concerning pattern: many patients suffered from significant mental and emotional distress that was either unrecognized or inadequately treated, contributing to worsening physical health and diminished quality of life.

This realization led me to pursue advanced training in psychiatry. I earned my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. As I transitioned into psychiatric practice, I found my true calling in caring for individuals across the lifespan who are navigating complex mental health challenges.

As a Christian and a clinician, I believe healing involves caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. For patients who desire it, I offer Christ-centered, faith-integrated psychiatric care that incorporates Christian values, prayerful reflection, and biblical perspective alongside sound medical and psychiatric treatment. This approach is always guided by the patient’s preferences and is never imposed.

My goal is to provide compassionate, ethical, and clinically excellent care while walking alongside patients who wish to integrate their Christian faith into their mental health treatment. All care—faith-based or otherwise—is grounded in respect, professionalism, and evidence-based practice.