Our Nurse Practitioners

Katherine Leatherman

Psychiatric NP-BC, MSN, MPH, PhD Pursuant

Owner & Provider

Katherine is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in child and adolescent mental healthcare. She is one of the experts in the field and provides in-person appointments to families in the Eugene/Springfield area. Katherine has been in the nursing profession for 8 years with a background in women's health, prenatal and postnatal care, inpatient and outpatient eating disorder treatment, and pediatric psychiatry. She attended NW Christian University for her nursing degree then went on to attend Benedictine University in Lisle, IL for her MPH with a certificate in Health Management & Policy. Katherine pursued her Nurse Practitioner education at Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, KY with a specialty in Psychiatry. She decided to practice psychiatry in her hometown and has served both children and adults in the Eugene/Springfield community. Katherine now specializes in the child and adolescent population and offers comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy to patients and their families. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Oregon Health & Sciences University with a research focus on child circadian rhythms and exposure to various media platforms. In her free time Katherine is with her dogs, Norman and Dolly, who are a dachsund and corgi duo. She values family and comes from a family of 5 siblings. She is an aunt to 4 nieces and 6 nephews who keep her world lighthearted. Katherine opened St. Rita Psychiatry with the vision to treat and manage child psychiatric conditions with tenderness and lightheartedness. As a master in psychopharmacology, Katherine provides precise medication management which ensures effective and efficient treatment of symptoms and reduces risk for side effects. She treats all child mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral disorders, PTSD, eating disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and more.

Renee Arreola

Psychiatric NP-BC, MSN,

DNP Pursuant

Provider

Renee has been in the medical field since 2007. She got her Bachelor of Science in Nursing undergraduate degree through Oregon Health & Science University, Klamath Falls Campus. She is a country girl at heart! She has worked in Health Resources and Services Administration sites since starting her nursing career, it's a passion of hers because she comes from rural Oregon. Renee worked on a post-surgical floor for 2 years, and worked in Tribal Health off and on through school, and after she graduated for 9 years. She has spent the last 5+ years working at a local non-profit here in Eugene for adolescents in residential sub-acute treatment and evaluation facility as a nursing administrator. She attended Gonzaga University for her Master of Science in Nursing for her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree, and was certified with her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) through Oregon State Board of Nursing as well as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Renee is also currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree through Oregon Health & Science University with the plan to graduate in June 2026. Renee's philosophy of care is that everyone deserves mental health treatment. Everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare and mental health is part of overall health. She believes in treating individuals holistically, and that everyone's story matters. Renee also believes that medication management is just a tool in our toolbox and that we need to incorporate psychotherapy and skills building to have successful outcomes in treatment. She also strongly advocates to remove the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, because it's part of overall wellness and greatly important. Renee is currently working on specialties related to ADHD treatment, as well as trauma. She speaks Spanish and understands Spanish at an intermediate level. In her spare time, Renee enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends.

Administrative Staff

Cece Winters

Cece is the Office Manager at St. Rita Psychiatry. She spent time working at an inpatient treatment facility before taking a job at St. Rita, and continues to incorporate what she learned from that experience to better serve patients here. When she isn’t working, Cece enjoys gardening, movies, and hiking with Lexi!

Office Manager

Isabel Testa

Isabel is an administrator at St. Rita Psychiatry. She is passionate about mental health and loves the opportunity to connect with patients. She also has experience working with patients in eating disorder treatment. In her spare time, Isabel enjoys cooking, spending time with her dog Emmy, and couponing.

Administrator

Lexi is the official greeter here at St. Rita Psychiatry. She is an 8 year old American Bully mix who loves to hike, snore, and find things to chew up in her free time. She also loves her job at St. Rita, and takes it very seriously!

Greeting Staff

Lexi Rose

Brian Troutz

Psychiatric NP-BC, MSN

Provider

Brian is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his original nursing degree in 2014, received his Bachelor of Nursing Science from Bushnell University and his Master of Nursing Science from Gonzaga University. Brian’s has a background working as a psychiatric nurse in the hospital setting and also as an occupational health nurse. He understands the importance of a holistic approach to his patients mental health needs. Prior to becoming a nurse, Brian worked with a local crisis response team where he encountered many individuals from all walks of life who were experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. This experience instilled in him the desire to helps those who are struggling with their mental health. Brian treats mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders and ADHD. He utilizes supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques, medication management and referral for psychotherapy when appropriate. He will work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Originally from Texas, Brian has lived in Oregon for 17 years. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging and watching sports, going to the coast and spending time with his three cats and one chihuahua.