Dr. April
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
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Hello, I'm April! Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based telehealth care to adults across Oregon. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in depression, struggling with focus, or navigating life transitions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted from the emotional weight of daily life — and together we create a clear path forward. I offer a holistic, personalized approach that combines medication management (when appropriate), supportive therapy, and practical strategies tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
As a PMHNP, I can provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and integrate psychotherapy techniques to support lasting change.
“I am honored to walk alongside each person on their healing journey. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, practical tools, and personalized plans —so you can achieve recovery and wellness.”
My path to psychiatric nursing wasn’t a straight line—it was shaped by a decade of hands-on clinical care as an LVN, followed by personal struggles that showed me the transformative power of compassionate support. That experience drives everything I do today. I'm here to help you function at your best. Let's connect and start the healing today!
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $209
- Standard Visit $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Optum
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. April Gustafson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Oregon / 10051022 April Gustafson
- Loma Linda University, Doctorate in Nursing Practice
- License: California Board Of Registered Nursing - NP 95031850 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. April Gustafson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Dr. April Gustafson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Strength-Based
Dr. April Gustafson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Location
Additional Location
Portland, OR 97201
Nearby Areas
Dr. April Gustafson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP