Crystal Garrison
Vancouver
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in diagnostic evaluations, comprehensive medication management, and supportive therapy for adults aged 18 and older, including seniors. At Paths to Mental Wellness, care is delivered through secure telehealth platforms and in-person visits, effectively supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. A strong foundation in psychiatric care and mental health treatment facilitates the delivery of compassionate services tailored to diverse patient populations. A strength-based approach and techniques such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) enable collaborative goal-setting, fostering clinically appropriate progress toward improved functioning and symptom reduction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Paths to Mental Wellness LLC
10.2025 - Current
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive medication management, and supportive therapy for adults 18+
- Deliver care via secure telehealth platforms and in-person visits
- Apply strength-based, individualized care and SFBT
- Collaborate with clients to set client-centered goals
- Focus on improving functioning and reducing symptoms through clinically appropriate treatment and empower people to live there best life.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Life Stance Health, Inc. previously -Western Psychological and Counseling (WPCS)
12.2016 - 10.2025
- Provide psychiatric services across multiple outpatient settings
- Support patients through medication management and long-term treatment planning
Registered Nurse and C & Liaison in Medical Units
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2018
- Employment at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center as RN from 2002-2018, NP 2012 -2018 worked on the Psychiatric Consult & Liaison team across medical units, in the ER and on the in-patient psychiatric unit for individuals who also benefited from meeting with a PMHNP-BC.
- Completed clinical training/internship in psychiatric care under supervision of Shelley Geil, DNP, ARNP-BC under PHSWMC psychiatric medical directer Dr. Bernstein, M.D. 2010-2012, variety of settings.
- Focused on acute care patients in need of services thru the psychiatric consult & Liaison team, and ER patients, but also did some community mental health and worked as charge nurse on the inpatient psychiatric and after becoming an NP.
Education
Master of Nursing - PMHNP
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA01.2010
Associate in Arts - Nursing ADN w/Honors
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.1996
Skills
- Telehealth services
- HIPAA-compliant software
- Individual therapy support
- Solution-focused therapy expertise
- Experience with adult patients
- Knowledge of gender diversity and ASD medication management collaboratively with providers
- Active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association since 2012
Accomplishments
Consistent patient and professional feedback about quality of care delivered both clinically and empathically, with a focus on patient education and EBP treatment options.
Certification
WA NP License, AP60355508, Active, 2027-07-12, OR NP License, 201700795NP-PP, Active, 2027-07-12, WA RN License, RN00124874, Active, 2026-07-12, OR RN License, 200843269RN, Active, 2027-07-12, PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2013-02-26, 2028-02-25, CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers & AED, 2027-09-28
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Paths to Mental Wellness LLC
10.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Life Stance Health, Inc. previously -Western Psychological and Counseling (WPCS)
12.2016 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse and C & Liaison in Medical Units
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2018
Master of Nursing - PMHNP
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Washington State University
Associate in Arts - Nursing ADN w/Honors
Clark College
Provider Identifiers
NPI: I 1780017525, NPI organization 1104794890, DEA WA: MG2884953, DEA OR: MG5778797
Skills And Modalities
Telehealth & HIPAA-compliant platforms, Supportive therapy & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Adults 18+, including seniors 65+, Male, Female, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), 2012, English
Credentials
PMHNP-BC
Personal Information
Title: Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner