Alicia is a board-certified adult psychiatric nurse practitioner with 14 years of experience providing thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care. She specializes in medication management and works with adults facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and mental health challenges related to life stressors. She also offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders, supporting individuals through recovery with proven, research-backed approaches.

Alicia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and her master’s degree from the University of California, San Francisco. A Midwesterner at heart, she is known for her warm, approachable style and strong clinical judgment. In addition to her psychiatric background, she has experience working in trauma and medical-surgical intensive care units, which informs her holistic and grounded approach to patient care. She believes feeling heard and understood is central to healing and prioritizes compassionate, patient-centered care in her work.

Her experience spans community, private, forensic, and acute care settings, allowing her to work effectively with people from many backgrounds and life experiences. By blending clinical expertise with genuine compassion, Alicia helps individuals build resilience and move toward long-term well-being.