Answers Within

09/01/2026

In the past two weeks I have been taking on new clients and at the end of their appointments they have shared with me that they feel supported based on our interactions.

I can go on a long tangent, but I won’t. What I do want to say is….

Mental health is hard enough and often going to the clinic feels like you are in a production line to receive your meds. Providers meet the basic needs to prescribe meds, but how many of them actually take the time to get to know and understand their clients.

At Answers Within you are the center focus, not your meds. The focus isn’t just on how are your medications working, but how are the kids, how’s life?!

If you are tired of feeling like a checkbox on your providers list I have a few space open for new clients.

Contact me
Arizona 480-220-5864
Hawaii 808-303-0841

Thoughtful, integrative mental health care that honors the mind, body, nervous system, and the wisdom within.

08/01/2026

Today, I walked around a lake with no intentions other than to be present. I’ve been struggling with releasing anger and sadness of broken family relationships.
There was so much to see but I took note of certain things that crossed my path. The feathers being the last just before we got to the car. I realized that orange was a theme…
🧡 Brilliant orange mushrooms growing from the wood, reminding me that even what appears to be ending becomes nourishment for new life.

🪶 An orange and black feather, a reminder to trust both my inner fire and the mystery of what lies ahead.

Nature has a beautiful way of speaking when we slow down enough to listen.

As we step into this harvest season, I’m choosing gratitude over resentment, love over attachment, and trust over fear. I’m allowing what no longer serves me to become fertile ground for what is waiting to grow.

07/27/2026

I cannot express my gratitude for the beautiful group Release & Reclaim. During the group we experienced vulnerability connection and healing. What I learned is bigger is not always better and that imperfections are absolutely beautiful. I’m excited to share more photos and videos of the experience and I must give gratitude to Stevie, and Sara Jeannette psychic and spiritual guide, and Nicole with Temperance Therapy for the beautiful space💕stay tuned for more behind the scenes healing

07/21/2026

I know this isn’t easy to hear…Your mindset is your choice. What choice are you making today?

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07/20/2026

I know it can be so hard to trust the process when we have the anticipation and expectations of the outcome. Healing and growth occur in the journey and this is the outcome💕

07/13/2026

What are you still carrying that no longer belongs to you?

So many women move through life carrying expectations, grief, guilt, perfectionism, old stories, and identities that no longer fit.

At some point, the weight becomes too heavy to carry alone.

🌿 Root & Rise was created as a space for women who are ready to pause, reconnect with themselves, and intentionally release what has been weighing them down.

Together we will:
✨ Slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom
✨ Explore the transitions you're moving through
✨ Participate in meaningful release rituals
✨ Create something beautiful from what you've let go
✨ Connect with other women walking a similar path

This isn't about becoming someone new.

It's about remembering who you've always been.

🌿 6 spaces remain.

If you've been waiting for a sign that it's time to choose yourself, perhaps this is it.

Message me for details or to reserve your place.

07/13/2026

Yesterday, our community lost someone.

My heart aches for the person who believed there were no more tomorrows worth fighting for, for the family whose lives will never be the same, and for every person who witnessed something they can never unsee.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have sat with many people in their darkest moments.

What I've learned is this:

Most people don't truly want their life to end.

They want the pain...
the loneliness...
the exhaustion...
the fear...
to end.

There are parts of us that desperately want to escape suffering.

And then there is another part—sometimes so quiet we can barely hear it—that still hopes. The part that longs for peace, healing, connection, and another chance. I call that our inner healer.

If you are in that place today, please don't let your pain convince you that this moment is your forever.

You do not have to carry the darkness alone.

Until you can find your own light again, let someone help carry it with you.

A friend.
A therapist.
A family member.
A crisis counselor.
Someone.

There is no shame in needing another human to help you make it through today.

Healing is rarely quick.

Sometimes it asks us to sit in seasons of uncertainty, grief, and profound transition.

But transition is not the end of your story.

If you're reading this and you're struggling, please stay.

The world is better with you in it.

🤍

— Jessica Dery, PMHNP-BC

07/01/2026

There comes a moment when you realize you don't need to push harder...

You need space to breathe.

Imagine waking up surrounded by the beauty of Oahu's North Shore. Three days away from the noise. No responsibilities pulling at you. No expectations to meet. Just nature, intentional healing, nourishing food, meaningful connection, and the opportunity to finally listen to yourself again.

This retreat isn't about escaping your life.
It's about returning to it with greater clarity, peace, and purpose.

Together, we'll combine evidence-based ketamine-assisted therapy with thoughtful preparation, guided integration, and the healing rhythm of nature to create an experience that extends far beyond a single weekend.

If you've been feeling burned out, stuck, disconnected, or simply know something within you is asking for change... this may be the invitation you've been waiting for.

🌿 3-Day Nature Immersive Retreat
📍 North Shore, Oahu
🍃 Overnight accommodations & meals included
✨ Limited spaces available to ensure an intimate, supportive experience.

If you're curious, send me a message. I'd love to help you determine if this experience is the right fit for you.

06/30/2026

This is a continuation of what I was discussing yesterday about how I was experiencing sadness for my inner child and feeling a lack of support. Today I discuss how I view the learning through these challenges and this is how I process what is going on in my inner and outer world.