Prescribing Providers
The process starts here! When you do an intake with us you'll meet with one of our PMHNP team who will walk you through the diagnostic process, help you decide on any medication management if appropriate, and then work alongside you to create a treatment plan that will match your needs, lifestyle, and condition.
Medical Director
Rachel Ward, PMHNP-BC
Rachel is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with individuals across the lifespan facing conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. Trained in trauma-informed care through the Boston Trauma Foundation, she takes a holistic, relational, and collaborative approach—integrating lifestyle changes, herbal therapies, spirituality, and medication management to support each patient’s path to healing and self-actualization.
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Rachel graduated from OHSU in 2013 with her BSN. She worked in varied settings from home health and hospice to inpatient until she graduated from Gonzaga University with her MSN in 2023. She founded Something Human Mental Health in 2024 and has been working to create a setting where mental health care is inclusive, comprehensive, and holistic.
Team Psychiatric Prescriber
Tammy Johnson, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C
Tammy is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers person centered care to adults for depression, anxiety, ADHD, PMDD, peri-menopause, bipolar disorder, and more. She has a deep passion for working with immigrant and underserved communities, shaped by her personal background and years of volunteering with Hispanic, Asian, and rural populations. She is an active member of the ACLU and committed to promoting equity and justice in and outside of her clinical work. She is also has additional certification through Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health prescriber demonstrating competency in supporting mothers, fathers, and families experiencing perinatal challenges.
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Tammy graduated from Boise State University in 2016 with her BSN where she went on to practice on both inpatient medical and inpatient psychiatric settings. She then graduated from Gonzaga University in 2022 and has done work with patients undergoing TMS and outpatient management of psychiatric conditions.
PMHNP Intern
Jess Trottier, PMHNP-S
Jess is currently a PMHNP student at Gonzaga University and will complete the MSN program in December 2025. Upon graduation she will be joining the team at Something Human Mental Health, and is currently accepting patients alongside her preceptor, Rachel Ward. Her passion and experience are primarily with children & adolescents, and she developed a special interest in conditions like ADHD, ASD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Jess believes in empowering patients and families while providing compassionate, whole-person care with the direction of evidenced based tools. In the future Jess is looking forward to pursuing certifications in modalities such as CBT-E and FBT, to assist youth and adults with eating disorders in their journey to recovery.
While attending Portland State University, Jess worked as a nursing assistant until graduating with a BS in biology in 2017. She then began her practice in psychiatry as a behavioral health therapist, and in 2019 completed the BSN program at Oregon Health & Science University. After completing Legacy Health's nurse residency program in 2020, she has worked as a nurse in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings across the lifespan.​
Therapists
After meeting with one of our PMHNPs, we may add some extra support to your team. When appropriate we will either connect you with one of our team of therapists or connect you with an outside therapist based on your specific situation. Your PMHNP will work closely with your therapist as you start to master new skills and start meeting your goals.
Mental Health Therapist
William Swanson, LPC
​William is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with adolescents and adults, in crisis and in life transitions. His emphasis centers on the intrinsic and unique value of each individual, exploring and expanding on their personal virtues and character strengths in order to broaden and deepen awareness of the Self. Three questions form the basis of William’s therapy: What are you? Who are you? How are you? In addressing these questions, he is endlessly curious how symbols unlock understanding. William is trained in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University, and utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing from diverse philosophical and spiritual traditions. In his personal time, he can be found listening to lots of music, plus studying and practicing esoterica.
Business Staff
Our friendly business staff will be with you along the way to help you coordinate scheduling, getting in touch with your providers, and managing any financial concerns.
Business Director
Eric Ward
Eric is the driving force behind the operations at Something Human Mental Health, bringing a wealth of experience in system architecture and business development. A graduate of MIT, Eric has a knack for building innovative systems that support business growth and efficiency. With a background in space technology and a proven track record in launching startups, this is his fourth entrepreneurial venture. Eric’s brilliant mind and passion for creating scalable solutions help keep our practice running smoothly, allowing our providers to focus on what matters most—your care.
Administrative Assistant
Jordan Harrison
​Jordan joined Something Human Mental Health in October 2024, bringing over a decade of administrative experience in medical practices and nonprofits. Known for her organizational skills and intuitive problem-solving, she keeps the operations running seamlessly behind the scenes. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys writing, music, musical theater, and gaming with friends.
Supportive Companions
Service Animal
Molly
Molly is Rachel’s trained service dog and a calm, grounding presence at Something Human Mental Health. While her primary role is to support Rachel, she occasionally joins sessions to provide Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) when it’s helpful and welcomed by the patient. Quiet, gentle, and always in tune with the room, Molly helps create a safe and soothing therapeutic environment. When she’s off duty, Molly loves to truffle hunt in the woods and dig for clams at the coast—always sniffing out the next adventure.