Minds & Microbes was born from both professional passion and personal experience. As a dedicated mental health practitioner, I’ve spent years working closely with children, families, and adults, supporting them through the challenges of pediatric and adult mental health. But it was my own journey—navigating the healthcare system for myself and ultimately with my son, Revel—that truly reshaped the way I view mental wellness and healthcare.

Through this experience, I discovered firsthand how essential a functional, whole-body approach to mental health truly is. I came to understand the deep connections between brain health and gut health, especially the vital role our microbiome plays in emotional and behavioral well-being. This realization inspired a shift in my practice—one that integrates the best of conventional mental health support with cutting-edge, functional medicine approaches.

Drawing from my professional training and experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (currently completing continuing education in Nutritional Psychology and a year-long fellowship to become a certified Functional Psychiatry Pediatric Provider ), years of hands-on experience, and further education under the guidance of Dr. Elisa Song, Dr. James Greenblatt, and Dr. Nancy O’Hara, I’ve created Minds' & Microbes as a space where parents can find a comprehensive and integrative approach to their child’s mental health care. My goal is to empower each person with personalized support that goes beyond symptom management—to get to the root of what’s really going on and promote lasting wellness for every child.