Lea Croft, PMHNP-BC

I was born and raised in Oregon and have lived in Bend since 2014. I spend my time hiking, running, camping, and fly fishing with my partner, Kris, and my dog, George. My own wellness journey has exposed me to a few different meditation practices, breath work, energy work, somatic approaches, and the wisdom of a variety of other kinds of healers. My approach is a combination of these teachings, as well as a strong foundation in evidence based practice. I start from a place of curiosity and acceptance, and incorporate some basic CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), MI (motivational interviewing), and other modalities, depending on the person. I focus on foundational supports, including nutritional therapies, body movement, and behavioral tools to improve one’s mental health. I then layer in supplementation and medications to improve wellness and function. I believe medicines (in all forms) work best in conjunction with lifestyle changes. They are an aid to assist in healing. I strive to assist my patients to live a fully actualized life and believe this can happen best through lifestyle change alongside careful and thoughtful use of medicine when appropriate. As a Certified Functional Medicine Informed Professional, I weave in a variety of different tools to optimize function and wellbeing. Getting the life and health one wants can be a journey and a series of trial and error. Traditional routes are not right for everyone, and I believe having someone willing to walk that journey with you and tailor a plan unique to your goals, needs, and values will greatly improve this experience.