A Provider Who Sees the Whole Person
Mental health symptoms rarely exist in isolation. Stress, medical history, sleep, trauma, family dynamics, substance use, medications, and life transitions can all shape how someone feels and functions.
Latesia’s approach begins with listening carefully, understanding your full history, and working with you to create a treatment plan that is realistic, respectful, and clinically informed.
Her goal is not only to reduce symptoms, but to help patients feel more informed, supported, and empowered throughout their care.
Clinical Background
Latesia began her healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and continued advancing through registered nursing and graduate-level psychiatric training. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at St. Thomas University.
Her clinical experience includes ICU, CCU, and trauma unit nursing, giving her a strong foundation in complex medical care. This background is especially valuable when working with patients who have both psychiatric symptoms and medical concerns.
Highlights:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
- More than 20 years of clinical nursing experience
- Background in ICU, CCU, and trauma care
- Experience with adolescents, adults, and older adults
- Evidence-based medication management
- Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach
- Collaboration with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists when appropriate
Treatment Philosophy
Collaborative Care
You are part of the decision-making process. Latesia explains options clearly, answers questions, and works with you to choose a plan that fits your goals and comfort level.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Care is guided by current psychiatric practice standards, clinical assessment, medication safety, and careful follow-up.
Cultural Sensitivity
Every person brings a unique background, identity, family system, and life story. Care is delivered with respect, openness, and dignity.
Whole-Person Perspective
Mental health care should consider more than a diagnosis. Sleep, medical conditions, medications, stress, relationships, work, school, and daily functioning all matter.
Conditions Commonly Addressed
Latesia provides evaluation and medication management support for a wide range of psychiatric concerns, including:
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety, panic, and social anxiety
- ADHD across the lifespan
- Bipolar disorder
- PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
- Sleep and insomnia concerns
- Psychotic spectrum disorders
- Substance use concerns when medication-supported care is appropriate
- Behavioral or emotional changes related to medical illness
- Late-life anxiety, depression, and cognitive concerns
Begin with a thoughtful psychiatric evaluation.
Whether you are seeking help for the first time or looking for a more personalized approach to ongoing care, EscapeMind Psychiatry is here to help you take the next step with clarity and support.
EscapeMind Psychiatry is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call or text 988.