PTSD Psychiatrists in Oregon

As a nurse practitioner, I believe in focusing on patient-centered care, providing a holistic approach to patient management, and having a collaborative approach to mental health treatment. I use supportive psychotherapy and at times cognitive behavioral therapy to help my patients change their thoughts and behaviors in managing their stressors. I have treated patients with various diagnoses including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorders, schizophrenias, alcohol abuse disorder, and substance use disorders.

I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who graduated with my Doctor in Nursing Practice from the University of Nevada Reno. My years of experience in the mental health field began when I became a behavioral health counselor working with adolescents, then as a psychiatric nurse working with patients across the life span. I have worked in various healthcare settings including pediatric and adolescent residential treatment, acute inpatient care, and outpatient as a nurse case manager on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team for the state hospital. Since becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have worked in community health clinics providing both psychiatric medication management and medication-assisted treatment to patients.

I emphasize the importance of comprehensive assessments, active listening, and building therapeutic alliances that foster trust and create a safe space for patients to share their thoughts and concerns. I apply the Biopsychosocial Model in every patient encounter, believing that a comprehensive understanding of the whole person leads to more effective treatment recommendations, improved outcomes, and better prognoses. I collaborate closely with patients to ensure they feel heard, encourage active participation in their treatment, and provide education to enhance insight and promote behavioral change. My approach includes supportive psychotherapy and incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy during medication management visits.

I am a nationally board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my nursing practice degree from the University of San Diego (USD). My nursing journey began over two decades ago, driven by a deep calling to care for others. I started my career as an LVN on medical/surgical/telemetry floors, advanced to an RN in the emergency room, and eventually became a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My extensive nursing experience spans a wide range of clinical settings and patient populations, shaping my approach to interviewing, assessment, and intervention. I am deeply committed to making a positive impact in my patients' lives and giving back to the nursing profession. I precept student nurse practitioners in my practice and serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor at USD, where I help educate the next generation of healthcare providers.

My passion for helping others began at the age of 16 when I became an EMT and volunteered with a local emergency unit. Inspired by a strong belief in service to country and a desire to follow in my brothers' footsteps, I proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

My practice centers around treating the whole patient: mind, body, and spirit. I believe the judicious use of psychiatric medications, coupled with psychotherapy and alternative treatments such as meditation and yoga, can bring about transformative changes in the lives of those suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions and life issues. In addition to general adult psychiatry, I received extensive training in one of the nation's largest women's mood disorder programs at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and enjoy treating peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. I am also well trained in addiction medicine and received additional training in buprenorphine use for opioid addiction.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for over 10 years. I graduated with Honors in Psychology from The University of Florida, received my medical degree from The University of South Alabama School of Medicine, completed a clinical postdoctoral research fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine, and completed my Psychiatry residency training at The University of North Carolina. I am currently obtaining my MBA. After residency, I worked as a psychiatric hospitalist at Trident Medical Center in Charleston and have also worked in private practice. Most recently I served as Chief Medical Officer for an 80-bed psychiatric hospital, Coral Shores Behavioral Hospital in Stuart, FL. I have worked in inpatient units, private practice, and community mental health, as well as served as Chief Medical Officer of a large psychiatric hospital. In 2018 I was awarded the Charleston Choice Award for Best Psychiatrist in Charleston, South Carolina. I currently reside in South Florida.

I believe that each person's "best self" is unique and that mental health care should meet individuals where they are. I emphasize a collaborative, client-centered approach, always keeping the individual's goals at the heart of care. I am dedicated to helping clients identify and overcome the symptoms and stressors that interfere with their well-being, and I work to dismantle limiting beliefs or labels that may have been placed on them. By taking the time to understand each person's challenges and aspirations, I help clients find sustainable, holistic paths to wellness. My care is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to supporting each person's journey toward a fulfilling and balanced life. Since shifting my focus to psychiatric mental health in 2022, I have helped individuals improve their quality of life through medication management for mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.

I grew up in a rural community, where I learned the value of helping others achieve their best selves to support overall community health and well-being. I earned my undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Nebraska and completed my nursing education at Creighton University. I went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and in Community Health, from Creighton University, and later completed a nursing practice degree at the University of Colorado with a focus on population and community health. I also hold a post-graduate certification in psychiatric mental health from Washburn University. I practiced family medicine for 18 years before transitioning to psychiatric mental health in 2022, and my background in both physical and mental health gives me a holistic perspective on care.

I continue to live in a rural community with my family and remain committed to helping people become their best selves.

I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and respected. I emphasize open communication to establish clear treatment goals and expectations, ensuring patients are active partners in their care. My approach remains flexible, adapting as treatment evolves to best meet patient needs. I begin by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient's history, concerns, and goals during the initial session, then develop personalized treatment plans that align with those goals, integrating both medication management and therapeutic interventions. This balanced approach allows for individualized care tailored to support long-term recovery and overall well-being.

I earned my medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha and completed my Psychiatry residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix. I went on to complete an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. During training, I was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, reflecting my commitment to compassionate care. I am board-certified in general psychiatry and have experience working in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings.

I take a team-based, individualized approach to care. I believe in the importance of education, open communication, and empowering patients in their treatment journey. I emphasize a holistic perspective, incorporating medication management, therapy, and lifestyle modifications. I prioritize a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the significant role trauma plays in mental health, and I integrate mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and lifestyle changes to support overall well-being. I am passionate about mental health advocacy, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, I help patients build resilience and achieve their mental health goals.

I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong background in treating patients across the mental health spectrum. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University and began my career in a women's residential facility specializing in mood disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD. I then transitioned to inpatient adolescent psychiatry, where I became a charge nurse and obtained my Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Inspired by my passion for mental health, I pursued my master's degree at the University of St. Francis to become a PMHNP. I have extensive experience treating patients at all levels of care, including inpatient, PHP/IOP, and outpatient settings. I later transitioned to telehealth, providing medication management to college students.

I am deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express their thoughts and feelings freely. My approach to therapy involves engaging each client with warmth and enthusiasm, and I encourage them to be active participants on their journey of emotional growth, healing, and empowerment. I use therapeutic expertise and various inner-healing approaches to teach clients restorative self-care practices, exercises that cultivate emotional awareness, strategies to manage unhealthy thoughts, and methods to change undesirable behaviors.

Working with me, clients can expect to take away from each session a plan of action with detailed steps, easy to apply skills, and practical strategies to help them manage stress, heal from hurtful experiences, improve their communication skills, and strengthen boundaries in their relationships. They will gain a better understanding about how and why they feel uncomfortable emotions and why they experience strong reactions in response to those associated thoughts.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of extensive experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients facing a variety of life's challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mental health. I attended undergraduate school in Albany, GA, and graduate school in Valdosta, GA.

I provide a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I take a collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to each client's needs while integrating practical strategies for healing and growth. My sessions are focused on fostering insight, building emotional resilience, and equipping clients with tools to create lasting change. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to help clients navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.

I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust after infidelity, strengthen emotional connection, and improve communication. I also support individuals facing anxiety, burnout, and the emotional impact of chronic illness, guiding them toward healing and resilience.

I am a trauma and couples' therapist with a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama and advanced training in Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method for couples therapy. With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I hold the credentials LICSW-S and PIP.

Dr. Stephanie Negrey is a board certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and History at Fordham University in the Bronx and then attended medical school at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. She completed her residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio as a member of the United States Air Force. Dr. Negrey served as an active duty psychiatrist; her duties included medical director of the mental health clinic at a special operations base as well as a program manager for the Air Force substance use program.

Dr. Negrey has experience treating a wide range of ages and diagnoses, with particular emphasis on personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. She integrates supportive and psychodynamic therapies into her medication management appointments with a goal of achieving improvement through a holistic approach. Dr. Negrey will work with patients to reach their goals for their mental health care while also providing a compassionate and collaborative environment.

My approach centers on creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, valued, and empowered. I am driven by a strong commitment to serving those in need and take pride in delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique circumstances. Believing that each person is the expert in their own life, I take time to listen, understand, and build genuine connections. I collaborate closely with my patients to develop care plans that reflect a whole-person perspective, emphasizing shared decision-making and a holistic approach to mental health care. My calm, positive demeanor and approachable communication style foster trust and openness, allowing me to build strong therapeutic relationships that support healing and growth.

I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner holding a Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan and have worked in a variety of clinical settings, addressing a broad range of mental health concerns.

My goal is to help individuals build resilience, enhance well-being, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

I pride myself on my ability to empathize with my patients and meet them exactly where they are in their journey. I believe that trust is the foundation of the therapeutic relationship and work diligently to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel safe, heard, and respected. In the initial evaluation, I focus on gathering comprehensive information to form a complete understanding of each patient's unique background and needs. From there, I develop an individualized treatment plan that aligns with the patient's prioritized goals. Each session begins from that foundation, allowing me to support patients at their own pace as trust deepens and progress unfolds.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years following the completion of my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Suffolk University in Boston. I began my career as a mental health technician in a geriatric residential program and later pursued additional education in nursing, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from Quincy College, a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from South University, and a Master's in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Over the years, I have held diverse roles in adult and children's case management, residential and intensive outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric care, and crisis stabilization. I have provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as through hospital consult services across the country.

I combine both psychotherapy and medication treatment to provide holistic care that addresses not only your mental health but also the parts of your life that surround and are deeply intertwined with your mental health. When more intensive psychotherapy is warranted, I collaborate with an experienced psychotherapist to serve you better. With my experience in internal medicine, I am also comfortable navigating complex medical issues that may interact with your mental health.

I am board-certified in both adult psychiatry and internal medicine. I am a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine and completed a combined Psychiatry & Internal Medicine residency training program at East Carolina University. Following residency, I completed a fellowship in Clinical Informatics at Oregon Health & Science University, learning how to use modern digital technologies and patient data to improve patient care. Since graduation from residency, I also gained specialized experience in treating veterans with terminal illness, specifically Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease), at the VA Medical Center in Portland, OR.

My academic activities include a presentation I have given multiple times on Illness Identity, teaching other clinicians how having an illness can change how we perceive our place in the world and how to help patients manage their relationship with illness.

I believe in patient-centered care built on trust, collaboration, and respect for each individual's life story. I integrate medication management with therapeutic techniques and create a safe, inclusive space that is trauma-informed and aligned with each patient's values. I emphasize genuine connection and strive to help clients explore root causes of distress, not just manage symptoms. I begin with a comprehensive, collaborative assessment of each patient's medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial history, and I partner with patients to develop flexible, personalized treatment plans that support holistic mental health. My approach combines psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions, continuously adjusting plans based on feedback and progress.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I hold a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Colorado Denver, an MSN from Vanderbilt University, and a BS from Boston University. My career includes service as an active duty PMHNP in the U.S. Air Force and roles in the VA and private psychiatric hospitals. I also serve as Adjunct Clinical Faculty for a PMHNP graduate program.

I focus on medication management while also implementing elements of supportive, dialectical behavioral, and cognitive behavioral therapy within each session to fully address individual needs. At times, I may recommend a therapist for additional therapy. I am experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.

I am double board-certified in psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. I received my medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic and completed my psychiatric residency at Lincoln Hospital in New York City. I then completed a consultation liaison fellowship at Morningside and West Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, further acquiring proficiency in caring for patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities. After completing training, I worked in an acute inpatient unit and as a psychiatric consultant for patients admitted to medical units in Oregon.

I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment, emphasizing active listening, compassion, and respect. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where patients feel safe and empowered to speak openly without fear of judgment. My treatment process is holistic, considering physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors. I evaluate diet, physical activity, sleep habits, and thought patterns alongside medication needs. I prioritize using the lowest effective dose of medication to meet treatment goals while supporting the patient's overall well-being.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 26 years of experience treating adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and completed my residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

My philosophy includes a healing-oriented approach that considers the whole person, including all lifestyle aspects. I aim to provide collaborative and comprehensive care, which may include medication management, lifestyle interventions, stress reduction techniques, and other integrative approaches. I employ pharmacotherapy along with supportive therapy and integrative approaches, and I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship where the patient feels empowered is the key to healing.

I am double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, where I served as the chief resident. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine. I have more than five years of experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health issues, and I have practiced in various settings over my career, including working for the Department of Defense, private practice, and community mental health. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.