About Laura Compton, PMHNP

Laura is board-certified with over a decade of experience working with patients with complex acute and chronic mental health needs. She is committed to creating a supportive, affirming, and empowering environment for clients of all sizes, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, faiths, ages, and abilities. Laura combines science and evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies with the recovery model of care. She views the client as a unique person rather than a constellation of symptoms and helps clients achieve their goals through collaborative decision-making and shared responsibility. Laura is a United States Air Force veteran and a clinical instructor at California State University, East Bay’s School of Nursing.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) Community College of Allegheny County
Member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)
Member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)