Legacy Minds Cognitive Health, PLLC
Legacy MindsCognitive Health
Cognitive & Geriatric Psychiatry · New Mexico
Helping older adults and families navigate cognitive and mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and collaboration.
Accepting new patients in New Mexico · Telehealth available
About the Provider
14+ years of experience. Built on the most complex cases.
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 14 years of healthcare experience — the majority of which has been trained and practiced within the Veterans Health Administration. Former ICU nurse. Completed a psychiatric NP residency at the Albuquerque VA (2021–2022), where training was led by neuropsychiatrists from some of the nation's top academic medical centers. Has practiced independently as a PMHNP in geriatric psychiatry and dementia care since 2022, currently still practicing at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Focused on cognitive impairment, dementia, and complex psychiatric care in older adults and veterans. Care includes comprehensive evaluation, medication management, compassion-focused psychotherapy, and dementia education around safety, cognitive function, and caregiver support.
Holistic and integrative in approach — care here is rooted in compassion-focused therapy, an evidence-based model that gently guides patients toward greater self-compassion, emotional resilience, and acceptance of their own humanity. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, this approach helps patients relate to themselves with kindness — easing self-criticism, softening anxiety, and nurturing a deeper sense of inner safety and peace. The guiding motto: “happy, healthy, and safe.”
Voted Top Nurse Practitioner in Albuquerque (2022). Former adjunct professor at UNM. Current NP preceptor and educator through UTA.
Accepting new patients across New Mexico via telehealth.
Services
What we offer
Thoughtful psychiatric care tailored to the needs of older adults and their families — no rushed appointments, no one-size-fits-all answers.
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Geriatric-specific medication management
- Deprescribing — safely reducing medications that may no longer serve you
- Cognitive decline and dementia care
- Depression and anxiety in older adults
- Caregiver support and education
Who we work with
You're in the right place if you are…
- An older adult navigating memory concerns or cognitive changes
- Someone living with dementia or adjusting to a recent diagnosis
- A family member trying to understand what your loved one is experiencing
- A caregiver looking for guidance, support, and a trusted partner in care
- A patient managing depression, anxiety, or mood changes in later life
Our Philosophy
How we think about care
Good psychiatric care isn't about checking boxes. It's about understanding the whole person — their history, their values, and what actually matters to them day to day.
"We believe good psychiatric care begins with truly listening."
We focus on reducing medication burden when appropriate.
Older adults are often prescribed more medications than they need. We take a careful, evidence-guided look at what's working — and what isn't — and make changes thoughtfully and safely.
We prioritize clarity, function, and quality of life.
Our goal isn't just symptom management. It's helping people feel more like themselves — clearer, more present, and better able to do the things that matter to them.
We combine clinical evidence with individualized care.
Every treatment plan is grounded in the best available research and shaped around the individual in front of us. No two patients are the same, and we don't treat them that way.
Who We Serve
Care for those who deserve more than a rushed appointment.
We primarily serve adults 65 and older — including those navigating memory changes, a new or existing dementia diagnosis, late-life depression or anxiety, or the challenges of managing multiple medications.
We also welcome families and caregivers who are trying to understand what their loved one is experiencing and how best to support them. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Legacy Minds sees patients across New Mexico via telehealth, making specialized geriatric psychiatric care accessible regardless of where you live.
Currently accepting new patients
Telehealth across New Mexico · Accepting new patients
Insurance & Payments
Straightforward billing, no surprises.
Insurance
Insurance billing is managed through Headway. Headway handles insurance verification and billing on our behalf, making the process as simple as possible for patients. Credentialing is currently in progress — check back soon.
Contact us to confirm whether your plan is accepted before scheduling.
Private Pay
Private pay options are available for patients who prefer to pay out of pocket or whose insurance is not accepted. We're happy to discuss fees and payment arrangements when you reach out.
A Good Faith Estimate is available upon request.
Get in Touch
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Telehealth only · Serving all of New Mexico
Currently accepting new patients