Janet is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan). She has a background working with adults and the child/adolescent populations. Janet completed her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing at Azusa Pacific University in San Bernardino, CA, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Azusa Pacific University in San Diego, CA. Janet is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association, California Psychiatric Nurse Association, and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a longtime resident of San Diego County and enjoys travel, gardening, dancing, music, and cooking with her friends and family. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Janet brings empathy, an easy-going communication style, and a gentle sense of humor, making it easy for her to talk to patients and family members. A focal point of her approach with all patients is her belief that every interaction with a patient should be therapeutic by providing respectful, engaged treatment to result in positive patient outcomes and more informed populations. Working in a holistic environment is exciting as a provider. Understanding how all the body systems and lifestyle factors interconnect is a key first step before determining a care plan. A holistic approach to mental health also focuses on providing support and comfort to the patient, family, and community.