Keri was born and raised in Lake City, Florida and graduated from the University of Florida with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Pediatrics and Post Doctorate in Psychiatric Mental Health. She has worked in pediatric healthcare for 19 years. During her tenure in the profession, she has practiced in the areas of family medicine as well as mental health. Keri has specialized during the last 10 years of her advanced practice career in mental health services providing individualized care specific to each patient she meets. This includes diagnosing and prescribing medication to children and young adults as well as psychotherapy (talk therapy) utilizing a variety of treatment modalities to fit the patient and family’s needs. In addition to medication management and therapy, she is also able to provide consultations for oppositional behaviors, individualized education plans for school, and behavioral plans for children and parents.