Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho and her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science in Manchester, New Hampshire. She graduated with honors. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree with an emphasis in Psychiatry.
Vanessa is an advocate for the mental health community. Before PA school, she worked for several years as a social worker/case manager in her hometown of Blackfoot, Idaho.
“Patient-centered care is important to me. Mental health can be complex and often requires a team effort, with psychotherapy being a big component. This is why I am doing a Dmsc program focusing on Motivational interviewing and Cognitive behavioral therapy. For the last four years, I have done thousands of Ketamine and Spravato treatments for treatment-resistant patients, and I have seen a great impact with the patients with team support.”
Education
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Additional Certifications
NCCPA Certified Psychiatry
NCCPA Certified
SERVICES
Medical cannabis
Medication management
Ketamine and Spravato
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
AREAS OF INTEREST
ADHD
Treatment-resistant depression
Anxiety
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
CLIENT FOCUS
Adolescents 14+
Education
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Additional Certifications
NCCPA Certified Psychiatry
NCCPA Certified
SERVICES
Medical cannabis
Medication management
Ketamine and Spravato
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
AREAS OF INTEREST
ADHD
Treatment-resistant depression
Anxiety
Depression
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
CLIENT FOCUS
Adolescents 14+
Adults
