Erica Metu

Erica Metu, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, community mental health, telehealth, and outreach settings, Erica has worked with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and underserved populations.

Erica currently serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, providing mental health services through its outreach team. Her professional background also includes psychiatric care at Alliance for Wellness, Gateways Hospital's adult psychiatric inpatient program, San Fernando Valley Mental Health, Amanecer Community Counseling Center, Alliance Telehealth, and Project 180.

Throughout her career, Erica has provided care in a variety of settings, including outpatient medication management, inpatient psychiatric care, telehealth, community mental health, and services for vulnerable and at-risk populations. Her experience spans the treatment of children and adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, individuals with dual diagnoses, and people experiencing homelessness.

Erica earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Brandman University. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Charles Drew University of Medicine.

With her dual background in family medicine and psychiatric mental health, Erica takes a comprehensive approach to patient care, recognizing the important connection between physical and mental well-being. She is committed to providing respectful, individualized care and supporting patients throughout their journey toward improved mental health and overall wellness.