New Horizon Psychiatry

01/15/2026

The intention isn’t the problem. The approach usually is.

If you’ve ever started the year with health goals and felt burned out weeks later, I shared a new blog on building sustainable routines that support both physical and mental wellness.

Click the link below to read more ⬇️

Learn how to move from short-lived New Year motivation to sustainable health routines that support both physical and mental wellness through realistic planning, movement, nutrition, and sleep.

12/15/2025

The holidays can be joyful and meaningful, but they can also be busy and overwhelming. Between events, travel, and changes in routine, the habits that support our mental health are often the first to slip.

This is also when it becomes even more important to lean into the basics. Medication can make a real difference, and it works best when daily habits support it. Regular meals help keep energy and mood more steady. Staying hydrated supports overall brain health. Consistent sleep gives your brain the reset it needs. Gentle movement and simple stress-reducing practices help support a more balanced nervous system. Taking medication consistently helps it do what it’s meant to do. 🌿

You don’t have to do everything perfectly. Even small, steady habits can help you feel more grounded and supported as you move through the season. ✨

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from New Horizon Psychiatry. We’re grateful for every person who has trusted us with their mental wellness this year. Wishing you a warm and peaceful holiday season. 🍂🧡

11/13/2025

Some days, what people need most isn’t advice… it’s presence.
A safe space.
A moment to breathe.
A reminder that they don’t have to carry everything alone.

Everyone deserves that kind of care.

10/24/2025

You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to reach out for support. 🌱

Imagine being able to talk to someone within 1–2 weeks, someone who listens, understands, and helps you create a plan to feel more grounded, peaceful, and in control again.

At New Horizon Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults across Virginia and Maryland.

Your peace matters, and help is closer than you think. 💚

🌐 www.newhorizon-psychiatry.com
📞 540-696-5069

Reach out today. 🌿

10/20/2025

Start your week with gratitude. 🌿

When we pause to focus on what’s going right, it shifts our entire perspective. Gratitude helps release feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, calming anxiety, lifting low mood, and reminding us that things have worked out before…and they will again.

Even when everything isn’t perfect, gratitude changes the lens you see your situation through. It gets your eyes off what’s not working and helps you see the doors already opening for you. 💫

Take a breath, name three things you’re grateful for today, and carry that peace with you into the week ahead. 💚

✨ Rooted in Wellness | New Horizon Psychiatry

09/29/2025

☕ National Coffee Day
A few weekends ago I spent time with a group of like-minded women and left feeling truly refreshed. It reminded me how important it is to pause and fill my own cup—mind, body, and spirit.

Today, as you sip your coffee, I invite you to do the same. Think about what nourishes you, what brings you joy, and what helps you feel whole. Your cup deserves to be full. 💛

How will you fill your cup today? Share in the comments!

09/10/2025

Behind every smile, success, or busy schedule, someone may be fighting battles we can’t see.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re reminded to look beyond the surface — to check in, to listen, and to encourage seeking help. Even the smallest act of compassion can open the door to hope. 💛

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24/7.

08/29/2025

🎉 This month marks ONE YEAR of New Horizon Psychiatry caring for our community! 💚

I’m so grateful to every client who has trusted me with their care over the past year. We know you have options, and it means the world that you chose New Horizon Psychiatry.

Thank you also to everyone who has shared our posts, referred friends, and encouraged us along the way. Your support has helped us live out our mission—to see people not just live, but thrive. 🌱

As we step into year two, we’re excited for more healing, more hope, and more thriving.

If you’ve been thinking about starting your mental health journey, remember—fresh starts don’t have to wait until January. Fresh starts can begin today. ✨

📍 We see adults 18+ in person in Fredericksburg and virtually across Virginia. In-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and other major insurances.

🌐 Visit us at www.newhorizon-psychiatry.com for more info.

08/27/2025

When your mood is low, even basic things can feel hard. But it’s usually the basics that help us the most.
You don’t have to do all the things. Just come back to the essentials. One small shift at a time. ✨🌿

08/13/2025

Education has always been at the heart of what I do.

From teaching inmates how to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, to helping older adults prevent falls and care for their health at home, to training inpatient psychiatric staff on policies, systems, and equipment — education has been a constant in my journey.

Now, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, that commitment hasn’t changed. I take the time to walk patients through their treatment options, explain potential side effects, and answer questions so they can make informed decisions about their mental health care.

When people are informed, they feel empowered — and that empowerment leads to better follow-through, better outcomes, and positive change in other areas of life. In my practice, no one is rushed. It’s your health, your pace, your choice.

If you’ve been thinking about getting support, let’s take the next step together.

08/06/2025

Ever feel like your brain just won’t turn off? You’re not alone.

Mental clutter can feel like decision fatigue, racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed before the day even starts. These small shifts can help clear the noise. Start with one. 💚