Erica Dempsey, FNP

About Erica

Erica Dempsey is a Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner who practices psychiatry with a patient-centered and relationship-driven approach to care. As a combat veteran with deployment experience, she brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of trauma, stress-related disorders, and the psychological demands faced by military personnel, first responders, healthcare workers, and high-stress professionals. Her goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment. She believes mental health care works best when patients understand their conditions and participate in the decision-making process rather than being passive recipients of care.

Treatment Approach

Erica practices a holistic model of psychiatry that focuses on both symptom relief and long-term wellness. She treats the whole person — not just a diagnosis — by integrating mental health, physical health, lifestyle habits, and preventive care into treatment planning. Her care emphasizes: Collaborative decision-making with patients Thoughtful and evidence-based medication management Lifestyle and behavioral interventions Prevention of chronic medical conditions Education and empowerment for lasting improvement She believes psychiatric treatment should help patients function better in daily life, not simply reduce symptoms, and that sustainable progress occurs when biological, psychological, and environmental factors are addressed together.

Professional Experience

Erica has worked in medical practice since 2014 and became a Nurse Practitioner in 2019, gaining extensive experience in emergency and acute care prior to transitioning into psychiatry in 2022. Her background in emergency medicine provides strong diagnostic skills and comfort managing complex or overlapping medical and psychiatric conditions. She has cared for patients across a wide spectrum of settings, including emergency departments, acute care environments, and outpatient psychiatric practice. This diverse clinical experience allows her to recognize medical contributors to psychiatric symptoms and safely manage patients with co-occurring medical conditions. Her clinical interests include trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and stress-related conditions in high-responsibility professions.

Education & Credentials

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  Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, 2019

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  Board Certified Emergency Nurse Practitioner, ENP-C, 2022