About Me
I was inspired to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner to help increase access to quality care. Through my own experiences, as well as those of family members and friends, I saw how difficult it can be to access health care at times. I recognized an opportunity to help meet that need and haven’t looked back. My goal is to do everything I can to provide the best possible care to those in need.
The most rewarding part of medicine for me is helping patients feel seen and heard. I believe that building a trusting relationship is essential to providing quality, long‑term care.
I am particularly passionate about mental health care. One experience that shaped my approach involved a patient who disclosed active suicidality during a visit for an unrelated concern. By following my instincts, listening closely and asking direct questions, we were able to connect him with mental health resources the same day. This reinforced the importance of not making assumptions based solely on a chief complaint and of staying flexible and attentive to what matters most in each visit.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, paddling and gardening. I was also recently SCUBA certified and love diving.
I believe that building a trusting relationship is essential to providing quality, long‑term care.
My Locations
225 South Main Street
Barre, VT 05641-4881
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/3/23
Experience
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association (VNPA)