About Erin

My experience with mental health medications has taught me that they will almost never fix a problem by themselves, but sometimes they can be an important piece of a broader treatment plan, helping to alleviate symptoms while a client works toward recovery. Anxiety disorders, OCD, and bipolar disorder are areas of particular interest, though I appreciate being able to provide care to clients with a broad range of mental health concerns. 

I often work with clients who are managing chronic mental health conditions, who benefit from being able to receive supportive counseling and medication management from a single provider. I also find it very rewarding to play a supporting role when an individual is already working with a counselor and is in need of medication management only. I value the professional relationships I've made with counselors and other providers and welcome the process of collaborating. There are many occasions where two perspectives are better than one.

I am board certified as a PMHNP, and licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. I graduated from OHSU with a Master of Nursing in 2011. I have found that mental health nursing has been a rewarding balance between the arts and sciences, drawing from both sides in the service of growth and healing. I strive to create a welcoming experience for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds as well as individuals of diverse sexual and gender orientations.

Education and Professional Background:

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Oregon State Board of Nursing, 2011

• Certified Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2011

• Master of Nursing - Oregon Health & Science University, 2011

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Oregon Health & Science University, 2009

• Bachelor of Arts - University of Oregon, 2005

Erin O’Leary
PMHNP