Lauren Merrell

Lauren Merrell (she/her)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

I treat clients who are seeking both talk therapy and medication management.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-218-3866

3583 NE Broadway St.

Portland, 97232-1820

At a Glance

Me

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2016

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Psychiatry

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • MODA
  • PacificSource
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

When clients receive therapy and medication management from the same provider, I find that this leads to better outcomes, less medication, and greater satisfaction in care. In our first few sessions, I'll listen to you intently and then we'll determine a path forward. Most of my clients start to feel better within a few months.

What I Specialize In

I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is well-suited to people who want to get to the root of long-term problems and patterns that continually crop up and get in the way of living a fulfilled life. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, sometimes I will recommend medications that I believe will help you to make best use of therapy.

My Approach to Helping

My approach to care centers on warmth, directness, and attentiveness. I'm honored to walk with you on a path toward greater functioning and joy.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Medication Management External link

    I'm an experienced psychiatric prescriber who focuses their treatment recommendations on the whole person. I'm particularly well-versed in helping clients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. In addition to my private practice, I teach in School of Nursing at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) which ensures that I'm up-to-date on cutting edge treatments.

  • Psychodynamic  External link

    I'm a member of of the Oregon Psychoanalytic Center and engage in weekly consultation with an experienced psychodynamic therapist to optimize my therapeutic interventions.

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