Meet Emma
Emma Nauman is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and received her doctorate of nursing practice at Seattle University. She has worked extensively in community mental health and homeless services and has experience with a wide range of mental health concerns from her past work as a case manager and registered nurse. Her doctoral research focused on behavioral interventions for substance use. She is certified to treat across the lifespan. Presently, her interests include rational psychopharmacology and functional medicine.
Emma believes that success in mental health care comes from shared decision making, treating the whole patient, and creating sustainable treatment plans for lifelong change. Emma was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and is a long time resident of Seattle, where she attended both undergraduate and graduate school. She loves to hike, and spend time in Seattle’s many beautiful parks. Emma is interested in adult and adolescent psychiatry, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD/trauma, and substance use disorders.
A Message From Emma:
“I’m thrilled to be part of Prisma Wellness! I originally became a nurse to offer practical help in people’s lives, and my role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner is a natural extension of that goal. For me, practical help in mental health means guiding patients through the major steps of care — starting or stopping medications, engaging in therapy, and making meaningful lifestyle changes. I understand that seeking support takes courage, and I hope to bring a compassionate, practical, and even sometimes humorous approach to building relationships. With knowledge of medications, supplements, and a variety of therapies, I look forward to listening to your story and supporting your journey to wellness.”