Marisa Bell

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Hi, I’m Marisa (she/her), a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the founder of Talking Twenties. I believe people in early adulthood deserve high-quality and compassionate care tailored for this challenging phase of every person’s life. Your twenties (and thirties) can be awesome. Let’s make it happen for you.

I am straightforward in my approach, listen carefully and work at your pace. In treatment, I attempt to balance my expertise– the science supporting medication decisions– with your own expertise– your body and mind.

At the core, I work with people who are struggling and want to reclaim their lives. If you don’t know what’s going on, I’m happy to guide you on your path to finding out.

I provide…

Medication Management & Therapy

I see clients in…

Oregon & Washington

I see ages…

15+

I accept…

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Regence & Premera), First Choice, Moda, PacificSource, Providence and United/Optum

Specialties

Bipolar

Trauma & PTSD

Mental health during pregnancy & postpartum

Mental health for healthcare providers & first responders

See more below about my focus in therapy

Licenses & Education

  • Education: Master of Nursing (MN) and Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) from Oregon Health & Sciences University // Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Washington University in St. Louis

  • License: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by Washington & Oregon Boards of Nursing

  • Certification: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) national board certification in psychiatric nursing

Additional Training

Reproductive Psychiatry: Over 100 hours of continuing education via Postpartum Support International (PSI), Mass General Hospital Center for Women’s Health, University of Washington ECHO Project and others

Trauma: EMDR training and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) training

Psychopharmacology: ongoing continuing education from NEI, Psych Congress, and the Carlat Report

Sleep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) through the VA

Insight-Oriented Therapy

  • Finding meaning and navigating your sense of self following a major life change, such as starting or finishing school, career or relationship changes, or becoming a parent

Trauma Therapy

Using CPT or EMDR to address:

  • Birth trauma or pregnancy loss

  • Traumatic experiences in healthcare workers and first responders

Birth Story Processing

  • Appropriate for positive or difficult birth experiences

  • Generally 1-3 sessions

  • May be done alone or in the context of other therapy