Hello, I’m Joanna Sullivan

(she/her)

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kinfolk Psychiatry is centered around the belief that everyone deserves care that’s compassionate, inclusive, and tailored to their unique experience. I offer psychiatric services, including medication management, to help you find the care and solutions that are right for your unique needs. 

As a small, primarily telehealth psychiatric practice in Oregon, my goal is to support you in navigating life’s transitions and mental health challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, or other mental health concerns, I’m here to provide the support you need in a way that is tailored to your individual experience.

Kinfolk Services

Kinfolk Areas of Specialty

“I believe mental health care should be a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected.”

Perinatal Mental Health

Many people, especially those navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period, struggle to find the mental health support they need.

Since 2010, I’ve worked as a hospital-based midwife, catching over 1,000 babies and supporting countless individuals and families through pregnancy and childbirth. Through this experience, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be to manage emotional well-being during this time—especially when individuals are advised to stop medications that were helping them due to fears about fetal harm or when healthcare providers feel uncertain about how to treat pregnant patients.

Fear-based information often leaves people feeling unsupported and confused. Many struggle with conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum psychosis, which are often overlooked or not properly addressed in traditional reproductive healthcare settings.

As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families facing these challenges, ensuring you receive the support and treatment you need to thrive during this transformative time in your life.

Neurodivergent, Perimenopause, Menopause & LGBTQI+

At Kinfolk Psychiatry, I’m committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for individuals from all backgrounds.

Along with Perinatal Mental Health, I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, people navigating perimenopause and menopause, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. I understand the unique challenges these groups face and strive to offer care that is affirming, respectful of each person’s identity, and tailored to their specific needs.

Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges that can lead to more frequent mental health struggles. However, these difficulties are not inherent to being neurodivergent; they arise from societal barriers and a lack of understanding around brain differences. I am committed to offering care that honors and respects neurodivergence, ensuring each person feels understood, supported, and validated in their journey.

Neurodivergent

Perimenopause
& Menopause

With a strong background in women’s healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand how carefully tailored psychiatric care can make a profound difference for those navigating perimenopause and menopause. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the menopausal transition, allowing me to approach care with both expertise and compassion, empowering individuals to regain balance and well-being.

I also offer inclusive care for those in the LGBTQI+ community. The stigma, discrimination, and violence many LQBTQI+ people face can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and trauma, which is why it’s crucial for LGBTQI+ individuals to have their identities and experiences validated in a safe, compassionate space.

LGBTQI+

“My goal is to work alongside you, helping you find the tools and support you need to feel more like yourself.”

About Me

I am a proud mom, a dedicated member of the LGBTQI+ community, and a feminist.

I hold advanced training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Frontier Nursing University.

My clinical training includes private practice telehealth for adults, working with children in an outpatient psychiatric clinic, as well as caring for people with a wide range of complex mental health needs in a hospital setting.

Before I expanded my practice into psychiatry, I spent many years as a Certified Nurse Midwife, a role I continue to fulfill today within a large hospital system. It has been a privilege to support individuals in various areas of reproductive health, such as family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, gynecology, and menopause management. As a midwife, it’s been an honor to care for a diverse group of birthing individuals in the hospital setting.

Additionally, I’ve presented on topics such as providing care for same-sex couples and transgender parents. From 2019 to 2022, I was recognized as one of Portland Monthly's Top Nurse Midwives.  If you are looking for a partner in your mental health journey, I would be honored to walk that path with you.

Education
& Certifications

Post Graduate Certificate, Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University 

Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse-Midwife/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco

Master's Entry Program in Nursing
University of California, San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts, Hispanic Studies/Art History
Scripps College

ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

AMCB Certified Nurse Midwife