Courtney is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She specializes in medication management for adults and can diagnose and treat a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder. Courtney received her nursing education at Yale University and her post-graduate psychiatric education the University of Maryland. She previously worked as a certified nurse-midwife at the University of Maryland practicing full-scope OB/GYN as part of the faculty practice. Due to her unique background, Courtney has a special interest in treating mental health disorders that occur during pregnancy and the post-partum period including care while breastfeeding. She is currently enrolled in the Integrative Psychiatric Institute's Fellowship program 2021-2022. Integrative psychiatry seeks to combine traditional medications with other options such as vitamin and herbal supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, mindfulness/meditation, and other modalities. She is also an advocate for behavioral modifications to improve one's quality of life such as restful adequate sleep, healthy diet, physical movement, and self care. Courtney likes reading novels, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.