Paul Pupo

About Paul

I’m Paul Pupo, a nurse practitioner board-certified in both psychiatric mental health and family practice. Throughout my career in healthcare, I’ve cared for children and adults through some of their most difficult moments, from the first frightening hours of a crisis to the quieter conversations that come as trust grows. I’ve learned that distress looks different for everyone. Some people can tell you exactly what hurts. Others need time to find the words. I make room for both.

My background spans emergency and trauma care, inpatient psychiatry at Oregon State Hospital, correctional healthcare, and burn and reconstructive surgery. As a family nurse practitioner in Oregon’s correctional system, I cared for people managing mental health conditions, chronic illness, and opioid use disorder. These experiences shape the questions I ask today. Along with how you’re feeling emotionally, I want to understand how you’re sleeping, what’s happening with your physical health, and what life has been like for you lately.

When we meet, you can start with whatever brought you here, even if all you know is that you haven’t felt like yourself. We’ll talk about what’s been hardest, what you’ve tried, and what you’d like to change. If medication is an option, I’ll explain what to expect and make time for your questions. My goal is for you to feel comfortable speaking honestly and to leave with a next step we’ve chosen together.

I welcome you in English or Spanish.