Siobhan Oriaifo • Canada

Siobhan Oriaifo is a dedicated mental health professional with over ten years of psychiatric care experience. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), she has worked tirelessly to support individuals navigating mental health crises, addiction, and long-term psychiatric conditions. Her expertise spans crisis stabilization units and psychiatric hospitals, where she provides comprehensive care tailored to meet the needs of patients of all ages.


Siobhan began her career in social work, providing emotional and behavioral support to individuals and families. However, her passion for direct patient care led her to transition into nursing, where she could have a more immediate and profound impact on her patients' lives. She has worked in a range of psychiatric settings, from inpatient psychiatric hospitals to addiction treatment centers and forensic mental health units, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Siobhan’s career has been driven by her commitment to improving the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.


Her areas of expertise include crisis intervention, addiction medicine, and psychotherapy. She is skilled in conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and prescribing medications to help manage mental health conditions. She has extensive experience with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), using Buprenorphine and Suboxone to help individuals with opioid addiction. She also employs various psychotherapeutic techniques to support recovery from mental illness and substance dependence, focusing on the overall well-being and long-term stability of her patients.


Siobhan Oriaifo’s approach to mental health care is holistic. She understands that mental health is interconnected with physical, emotional, and social well-being. This philosophy drives her treatment methods, ensuring that her patients receive care that addresses all aspects of their health, not just their symptoms. In her work in crisis stabilization units, Siobhan conducts rapid psychiatric evaluations and develops treatment plans that provide immediate relief while considering long-term recovery goals. She also emphasizes the importance of patient and family education, as she believes that knowledge empowers individuals to manage their mental health better.