Siobhan Oriaifo

Siobhan Oriaifo is a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience in psychiatric care. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), she has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing mental health challenges, including crises, addiction, and long-term psychiatric conditions. She works primarily in psychiatric hospitals and crisis stabilization units, offering her expertise to patients of all ages.

Her journey began with a background in social work, where she gained valuable experience conducting psychosocial assessments and offering support to individuals and families. However, Siobhan’s passion for direct patient care led her to pursue nursing, where she could directly impact the lives of those in need. Over the years, she has gained experience in a variety of psychiatric settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, forensic units, and addiction treatment centers. Throughout her career, she has evolved from providing direct care to taking on leadership roles as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Siobhan’s expertise includes crisis intervention, addiction medicine, and psychotherapy. She is highly skilled at assessing mental health conditions, formulating personalized treatment plans, and prescribing medications as needed to help patients achieve recovery. In the realm of addiction medicine, she utilizes medication-assisted treatments like Buprenorphine and Suboxone to support individuals battling opioid addiction. Siobhan is also experienced in providing psychotherapy to adults recovering from mental illness and substance dependence, offering a holistic approach to care.

Siobhan’s treatment philosophy is rooted in a holistic view of mental health. She understands that mental, physical, and social well-being are interconnected and incorporates this knowledge into her care plans. She excels at conducting psychiatric evaluations in crises and creating effective treatment strategies that address both short-term needs and long-term recovery. She is also deeply committed to educating patients and their families, as she believes that knowledge is empowering in the recovery process.