Erastus Shannon, PMHNP
About Erastus Shannon
Erastus Shannon is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides patient-centered psychiatric care focused on improving mental health, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
His approach emphasizes collaboration, helping patients develop practical and sustainable strategies to manage symptoms and achieve long-term wellness.
Erastus works primarily with adult patients and provides individualized care tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and life circumstances.
His clinical focus is on helping individuals navigate mental health challenges with confidence and clarity through structured, supportive treatment planning.
Clinical Experience and Background
Erastus brings clinical experience in psychiatric and mental health care, working with adults across a range of conditions. His work includes telehealth and outpatient psychiatric care, allowing patients to access treatment in a flexible and supportive setting.
He has experience treating a wide variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, and uses a client-centered approach to support patients throughout their mental health journey.
His approach focuses on helping patients improve emotional stability, productivity, and overall well-being through collaborative care.
Clinical Expertise
Erastus specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
His areas of expertise include:
Psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
Medication management for psychiatric conditions
Anxiety disorders
Depression and mood disorders
ADHD and attention-related conditions
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Schizoaffective and complex mood conditions
He develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve symptom management and support long-term mental health stability.
Treatment Approach
Erastus provides collaborative, patient-centered psychiatric care focused on practical and solution-oriented treatment strategies.
His approach includes:
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Individualized treatment planning
Medication management
Ongoing follow-up and monitoring
Lifestyle and wellness strategies
He works closely with patients to ensure they feel supported, informed, and actively involved in their care. His goal is to create a therapeutic partnership that helps patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health.
Education and Training
Erastus Shannon completed advanced nursing education in psychiatric and mental health practice, including:
Master’s Degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing – Molloy University
His education supports his clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions.
Board Certifications
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
This certification reflects advanced clinical training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Conditions Erastus Shannon Treats
Erastus provides care for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
Anxiety disorders
Depression
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
OCD
Schizoaffective disorder
Mood disorders
He focuses on identifying underlying causes of symptoms and delivering structured, individualized treatment plans.
Patient Care Philosophy
Erastus believes that effective mental health care requires collaboration, trust, and open communication. His care philosophy is centered on helping patients feel heard and supported while developing solutions that are practical and sustainable.
He focuses on:
Building strong patient-provider relationships
Encouraging active patient participation in care
Developing clear and achievable treatment goals
Supporting long-term mental health and personal growth
His goal is to help each patient become more confident, stable, and productive in their daily life.
Telehealth Psychiatric Care
Erastus provides secure telehealth psychiatric services, allowing patients to receive professional mental health care from home. Telehealth improves access to care while maintaining consistent follow-up and treatment monitoring.
Services include:
Psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Ongoing mental health care
Why Choose Erastus Shannon for Psychiatric Care
Patients choose Erastus Shannon for his collaborative and solution-focused approach to mental health treatment.
Key reasons include:
Patient-centered and collaborative care approach
Experience treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions
Focus on practical, solution-oriented treatment strategies
Individualized care plans tailored to each patient
Telehealth accessibility for convenient care
Schedule an Appointment
If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health concerns, professional support can help you improve your quality of life.
Erastus Shannon provides personalized psychiatric care designed to support long-term mental wellness and stability.
Schedule your consultation today to begin your path toward better mental health.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What does Erastus Shannon specialize in?
Erastus specializes in treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mood disorders through evidence-based psychiatric care.
2 What can I expect during my first appointment?
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Erastus will review your symptoms, medical history, and goals to create a personalized treatment plan.
3 Does he offer telehealth psychiatric care?
Yes. Erastus provides telehealth services, allowing patients to receive psychiatric care remotely through secure virtual visits.
4 How is treatment personalized?
Treatment is tailored to your individual symptoms, health history, and goals. Plans may include medication management, lifestyle strategies, and ongoing follow-up care.