Shannon Smith, PMHNP-BC, M.P.H. (he/him)

  • Instructor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Biography

I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience caring for people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders, as well as trauma and addiction recovery. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy, and I approach each patient with respect, empathy, and a commitment to evidence-based care.

Before joining OHSU, I spent eight years at the Department of Veterans Affairs supporting veterans as they navigated life after military service. I’ve also worked extensively in community psychiatry, including care focused on LGBTQ+ mental health. These experiences have shaped my belief that every person deserves to feel seen and supported, no matter what they’re facing.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.N., 2011, Oregon Health & Science University
    • M.P.H., 2009, Portland State University
    • B.S.N., 2009, Oregon Health & Science University
    • B.A., 1993, University of California Santa Barbara

Memberships and associations:

  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • American Psychological Association

Publications

Publications