Jason Eala

About Jason Eala

Dr. Jason Eala is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of nursing experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chaminade University of Honolulu and is committed to helping patients achieve lasting improvements in their mental health through individualized, patient-centered treatment.

Dr. Eala specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning, tailoring care to each patient's unique goals and clinical needs.

Throughout his career, Dr. Eala has practiced across Hawaiʻi's psychiatric healthcare system, including experience at the state's major psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health programs, and community mental health settings. His background includes acute inpatient psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, emergency psychiatric services, crisis stabilization, and multidisciplinary treatment of individuals with both common and highly complex psychiatric conditions.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Eala is passionate about educating the next generation of nurses. He previously served as nursing faculty at Kapiʻolani Community College, where he taught psychiatric nursing for three years in one of Hawaiʻi's most respected nursing programs. He currently serves as a Clinical Instructor for Chaminade University, supervising nursing students in psychiatric clinical settings and helping prepare future nurses for careers in mental health care.

Dr. Eala believes in creating a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered to participate in their treatment. His goal is to provide evidence-based psychiatric care that promotes long-term wellness, resilience, and improved quality of life.