Before becoming a nurse, Karen earned a degree in legal studies from the University of Maryland. Over the past 10 years as a registered nurse, she was consistently drawn to the field of mental health. This passion led her to pursue an additional bachelor's degree followed by her MSN with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
Karen is passionate about understanding the underlying causes of mental illness and committed to helping patients achieve meaningful, lasting improvement—not just through medication, but through collaborative, person-centered care. She especially values those moments when the right treatment brings a glimmer of hope, and she truly believes there is always a way forward.