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Ghassan Abuelian, Nurse Practitioner

Ghassan Abuelian, PMHNP, Psychiatry in Portland, Oregon

Specialties:
ADHD Attention & focus Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Sexual trauma Trauma & PTSD +78
Ages Served
6-64
Manages Medications
Yes
Accepts Insurance
Yes - View plans

About Ghassan Abuelian (He/Him)

Ghassan “Gus” Abuelian is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Oregon who has been practicing since 2024. He has a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University, a Post-Master’s degree – PMHNP – from Wilkes University, is a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner through ANCC, and has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Gus takes time to get to know his clients and their concerns. He can offer medication management, evaluation of a broad range of psychiatric concerns, and multiple modalities of psychotherapy.

In his spare time, Gus enjoys exploring new places and revisiting old places by embarking on new and old adventures. These trips involved volunteering to help different communities. This has taken him across different states, to overseas in Croatia and Portugal where he volunteered to help manage children’s camps. He also enjoys the coffee scenes in different states and countries. His top spot is a close competition between Seoul and Tokyo.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Ability status
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Education

  • Mesa Community College
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Wilkes University

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I’ve seen many psychiatrists throughout my life, but I have never encountered someone quite like Ghassan. There are certain people you cross paths with in life who leave a lasting impact, and I truly believe he is one of those rare individuals who comes into your life when meaningful change is just around the corner. Ghassan possesses a level of wisdom, strength, and understanding that is incredibly rare. He has a remarkable ability to see beyond the surface, offer clarity when things feel complicated, and find solutions where you may have only seen obstacles. He doesn’t simply listen; he genuinely understands, challenges you to grow, and helps you recognize the strength and potential within yourself. I am extremely selective about the healthcare professionals I trust. Not everyone possesses the knowledge, integrity, compassion, or genuine dedication that this profession requires. Ghassan, however, is in a league of his own. When I say this psychiatrist is one in a million, I mean it wholeheartedly. But here’s the thing: you have to be willing to loosen your grip on the wheel, trust the process, and allow yourself to be guided. Growth isn’t always comfortable, and sometimes the people who help us the most are the ones who challenge us to see things differently. Having Ghassan in your corner is an extraordinary privilege. He is the kind of person whose wisdom stays with you long after an appointment ends. Some people simply do their jobs, while others leave a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to cross their path.
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Victoria P.

Victoria P.

Oct 12, 2026
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This was the best psychiatric appointment I have had in my life, I have already recommended the provider to friends who have had negative histories with the mental health system in the past, to see if they could be seen and experience quality, informed, and respectful care. It is so important to have these elements in the patient provider dynamic be able to make progress with conditions. I felt truly heard and validated in my experiences and the exam was thorough, no throwing out of a quick diagnosis and rush to treat with medications that might not help. I have the most hope for my mental health recovery having these services, I deeply recommend anyone come and be seen by him. I truly don't have a negative things to say.
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E K.

Sep 05, 2025
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Dr. Abuelian has a keen understanding of mental health and goes above and beyond to ensure proper medication management. He is kind, compassionate, and a refreshingly human and understanding provider in a sea of impersonal, impatient providers. My sessions with him always feel as though he is taking time and addressing my issues, specifically, and he clearly cares about each of his patients as individuals. 5/5 stars, works especially well with patients who have anxiety disorders and insomnia; this likely translates well to other issues too.
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nixesha o.

nixesha o.

Dec 03, 2025
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Gus is incredibly personable, attentive and knowledgeable. He truly wants to get to the root of the issue, and help you feel the best you can. A real gem of a provider and rare find!
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Cindra

Cindra

Feb 12, 2025
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Gus was super thorough in our appointment. Gathered all the information he could before proceeding with a treatment plan. I definitely recommend him as a psychiatrist!
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Rhyan H.

Rhyan H.

Aug 06, 2024
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12 out of 10 - everything that is done is very well explained, care is compassionate, and I was able to start seeing positive changes right away :) highly recommend
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Ana da S.

Ana da S.

Dec 10, 2025
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Ghassan Abuelian, Psychiatry in Portland, Oregon

Ghassan Abuelian

Psychiatry in Portland, Oregon

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