Shaina began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant while in high school, a role she quickly grew to love. During nursing school, she discovered her passion for psychiatric care and set her sights on becoming a psychiatric nurse. Her commitment to lifelong learning, interest in the complexities of the human brain, and desire to provide compassionate care led her to pursue advanced training as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Shaina has extensive experience providing healthcare services to diverse patient populations. These experiences include working on a geriatric inpatient unit, two child and adolescent day treatment and residential programs, and as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. She has a particular passion for supporting children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Shaina has taken a special interest in adults who experienced neglect or emotional, mental, and physical abuse during childhood. She understands the long-term impact of these experiences, which can manifest as depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, and other related symptoms.