First Responders Psychiatrists in Clackamas, OR
Morgan Geiger, MSN, PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from Columbia University and completed her post-master’s psychiatric training at Duke University. With experience spanning New York City, Oregon, Alaska, and India, Morgan has a systems-level understanding of mental health care and is committed to improving access to services and the quality of care provided.
Morgan Geiger, MSN, PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from Columbia University and completed her post-master’s psychiatric training at Duke University. With experience spanning New York City, Oregon, Alaska, and India, Morgan has a systems-level understanding of mental health care and is committed to improving access to services and the quality of care provided.
Welcome! I’m Binu Thomas, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health. I hold degrees from the University of Colorado and a master’s in Mental Health Nursing. My work is driven by a passion for the evolving nature of mental health and a dedication to compassionate, evidence-based care.
Welcome! I’m Binu Thomas, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health. I hold degrees from the University of Colorado and a master’s in Mental Health Nursing. My work is driven by a passion for the evolving nature of mental health and a dedication to compassionate, evidence-based care.
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to your mental health? I’m Katelyn Smith, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant dedicated to supporting adults who are committed to their well-being. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you achieve meaningful progress.
Are you looking for a compassionate and holistic approach to your mental health? I’m Katelyn Smith, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant dedicated to supporting adults who are committed to their well-being. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you achieve meaningful progress.
Emily Poulton, MS, FNP-C, APRN, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and completed psychiatric training at Regis College in 2025. Emily has experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, integrating both physical and mental health in her practice.
Emily Poulton, MS, FNP-C, APRN, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and completed psychiatric training at Regis College in 2025. Emily has experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health concerns, integrating both physical and mental health in her practice.
Hi, I’m Kimberly Acholonu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with their thoughts and emotions. My goal is to work with you to ease these challenges and improve your daily life through therapy, medication, or both.
Hi, I’m Kimberly Acholonu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with their thoughts and emotions. My goal is to work with you to ease these challenges and improve your daily life through therapy, medication, or both.
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With deep roots in the military and fire services, I’m passionate about supporting first responders and their families.
I'm here to help you move beyond trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe in your capacity to heal and would be honored to guide you through this process. My approach is candid, thoughtful and compassionate, and I believe that with the right information and support, you can make the best decisions for your care. While medication is a part of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition guidance, sleep hygiene, and overall wellness support to promote lasting well-being. My goal is to help you feel your best, in mind, body, and spirit.
With deep roots in the military and fire services, I’m passionate about supporting first responders and their families.
I'm here to help you move beyond trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe in your capacity to heal and would be honored to guide you through this process. My approach is candid, thoughtful and compassionate, and I believe that with the right information and support, you can make the best decisions for your care. While medication is a part of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition guidance, sleep hygiene, and overall wellness support to promote lasting well-being. My goal is to help you feel your best, in mind, body, and spirit.
I am also passionate about providing care to first responders and those who work in the medical profession.
My background has gifted me with unique insights and skills that allow me to connect with deeper understanding. I have over twenty-six years of experience in the mental health profession. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for sixteen years. After advanced training, I worked with the VA.
I am also passionate about providing care to first responders and those who work in the medical profession.
My background has gifted me with unique insights and skills that allow me to connect with deeper understanding. I have over twenty-six years of experience in the mental health profession. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for sixteen years. After advanced training, I worked with the VA.
Coming from a military and fire family, I have a special interest in working with first responders and their loved ones.
I can help you move beyond your trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe you have the capacity to get better. I’d love to be your guide in getting there! My style is candid, thoughtful and compassionate. With the right information, I know my clients can make the best care decisions for themselves. Though medications are a piece of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition considerations, and overall wellness support. My hope is to get you feeling well.
Coming from a military and fire family, I have a special interest in working with first responders and their loved ones.
I can help you move beyond your trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe you have the capacity to get better. I’d love to be your guide in getting there! My style is candid, thoughtful and compassionate. With the right information, I know my clients can make the best care decisions for themselves. Though medications are a piece of my toolkit, I also incorporate solutions-focused therapy, nutrition considerations, and overall wellness support. My hope is to get you feeling well.
Davonna (Dee) Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, FNP
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
Do you wake up with a heavy sense of doom, wondering why everything feels like it’s falling apart before the day has even begun? Maybe you feel paralyzed by the "right" way to handle a conversation, or you find yourself withdrawing from friends because the effort to connect feels insurmountable. You aren’t just "tired" you’re caught in a cycle where high stakes anxiety eventually turns into a low, hopeless fog. You want to stop feeling like an observer in your own life, to find your footing again, and to move through the world without the constant fear of saying the wrong thing.
Do you wake up with a heavy sense of doom, wondering why everything feels like it’s falling apart before the day has even begun? Maybe you feel paralyzed by the "right" way to handle a conversation, or you find yourself withdrawing from friends because the effort to connect feels insurmountable. You aren’t just "tired" you’re caught in a cycle where high stakes anxiety eventually turns into a low, hopeless fog. You want to stop feeling like an observer in your own life, to find your footing again, and to move through the world without the constant fear of saying the wrong thing.
Hi I’m Jess, and I love partnering with people ages 18–50 as they navigate life’s ups and downs. I bring compassion, empathy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to sessions, and understand, through my own challenges and experiences, how genetics, stress, and unique life experiences shape mental health.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, persistent worries, repetitive patterns, urges, or mood shifts; struggling with focus, motivation, or sleep; or simply wondering if what you’re experiencing might be more than stress—I’m here to help. My goal is to meet you where you are and tailor care to your needs.
Hi I’m Jess, and I love partnering with people ages 18–50 as they navigate life’s ups and downs. I bring compassion, empathy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to sessions, and understand, through my own challenges and experiences, how genetics, stress, and unique life experiences shape mental health.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, persistent worries, repetitive patterns, urges, or mood shifts; struggling with focus, motivation, or sleep; or simply wondering if what you’re experiencing might be more than stress—I’m here to help. My goal is to meet you where you are and tailor care to your needs.
I specialize in Depression, OCD, & ADHD through holistic psychiatry, caring for body, mind, heart, and spirit within the relational field, the community, and the cycles and beauty of nature. We are designed for interconnectedness, but we were not always given a healthy model for meaningful connection. My prescribing, therapy, and groups are informed by Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Relational Somatic Healing, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Integrative Women’s Health Certification Program with Dr. Szal, and some of my traditional wisdom teachers from the Zapotec, Cree Nation, Japanese and Celtic lineages.
I specialize in Depression, OCD, & ADHD through holistic psychiatry, caring for body, mind, heart, and spirit within the relational field, the community, and the cycles and beauty of nature. We are designed for interconnectedness, but we were not always given a healthy model for meaningful connection. My prescribing, therapy, and groups are informed by Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Relational Somatic Healing, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Integrative Women’s Health Certification Program with Dr. Szal, and some of my traditional wisdom teachers from the Zapotec, Cree Nation, Japanese and Celtic lineages.
Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges while exploring thoughtful medication management strategies to support healing and growth. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience across diverse treatment settings, I provide personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. My focus is on integrating evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of psychiatric conditions and pharmacology to help address a wide range of mental health concerns. I am committed to creating a collaborative, compassionate space where treatment is guided by both science and your individual journey.
Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges while exploring thoughtful medication management strategies to support healing and growth. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience across diverse treatment settings, I provide personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. My focus is on integrating evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of psychiatric conditions and pharmacology to help address a wide range of mental health concerns. I am committed to creating a collaborative, compassionate space where treatment is guided by both science and your individual journey.
Haley Hudson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in Oregon. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
Haley Hudson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in Oregon. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
I support adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are highly responsible adults who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite functioning well on the outside.
I provide comprehensive ADHD assessments and ongoing psychiatric care, including medication management. I have over 20 years of experience as a board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner (Johns Hopkins, MGH), I take a holistic, mind–body approach grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
I support adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are highly responsible adults who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite functioning well on the outside.
I provide comprehensive ADHD assessments and ongoing psychiatric care, including medication management. I have over 20 years of experience as a board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner (Johns Hopkins, MGH), I take a holistic, mind–body approach grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
Haley Hudson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in Oregon. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
Haley Hudson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in Oregon. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations.
As a double-boarded psychiatrist as well as a bilingual/bicultural parent, I understand the challenges families face in today’s world. The pressures of social media, the isolation brought by the pandemic, and the complexities of navigating different cultural identities can create significant distance between parents and children. The feeling of being unheard—whether you’re a parent trying to reach your child or a child feeling misunderstood by your parents—can be isolating. Many also struggles in balancing life’s responsibilities and relationships, especially when generational and cultural divides add to the complexity.
As a double-boarded psychiatrist as well as a bilingual/bicultural parent, I understand the challenges families face in today’s world. The pressures of social media, the isolation brought by the pandemic, and the complexities of navigating different cultural identities can create significant distance between parents and children. The feeling of being unheard—whether you’re a parent trying to reach your child or a child feeling misunderstood by your parents—can be isolating. Many also struggles in balancing life’s responsibilities and relationships, especially when generational and cultural divides add to the complexity.
Hi, I’m Alexander “Xander” Freeman, PMHNP-BC. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, at Well Coast Medical, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
I work primarily with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD, and my approach is collaborative - taking the time the time to listen and understand your story, and helping you move toward feeling more grounded, hopeful, and empowered in your daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I’d be honored to support you. Visit our website to book your first visit today!
Hi, I’m Alexander “Xander” Freeman, PMHNP-BC. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, at Well Coast Medical, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
I work primarily with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD, and my approach is collaborative - taking the time the time to listen and understand your story, and helping you move toward feeling more grounded, hopeful, and empowered in your daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I’d be honored to support you. Visit our website to book your first visit today!
I’m Katelyn Smith, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant dedicated to supporting adults who are committed to their well-being. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you achieve meaningful progress.
I’m Katelyn Smith, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant dedicated to supporting adults who are committed to their well-being. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you achieve meaningful progress.
I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and trauma survivors.
My treatment approach is holistic and integrative with a mind, body, and soul perspective focused on education and empowerment. I may refer you to a medical provider for further evaluation of problems that may impact your mental health. When appropriate, I may also recommend complimentary & alternative medicine (CAM) alone or in conjunction with medication.
I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and trauma survivors.
My treatment approach is holistic and integrative with a mind, body, and soul perspective focused on education and empowerment. I may refer you to a medical provider for further evaluation of problems that may impact your mental health. When appropriate, I may also recommend complimentary & alternative medicine (CAM) alone or in conjunction with medication.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner accepting new patients in Oregon and Utah for medication management. My primary specialties are ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders. I have availability this week (including weekends). Let's collaborate on the best strategy for you.
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner accepting new patients in Oregon and Utah for medication management. My primary specialties are ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders. I have availability this week (including weekends). Let's collaborate on the best strategy for you.
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Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.