Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Founder & Clinical Director

Erwin Baird, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is the founder and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Next Gen Psyche and Wellness. With over 20 years of combined medical and clinical experience, Erwin brings a compassionate, integrative, and deeply personalized approach to mental health care.

Erwin earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Far Eastern University in the Philippines and later completed his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health at Purdue Global University. He is board-certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and licensed to practice across the state of California.

Before founding Next Gen Psyche and Wellness, Erwin worked in high-acuity settings including transplant intensive care and psychiatric crisis care, where he gained firsthand insight into the complex connection between the mind and body. His practice now blends traditional psychiatric medication management with functional medicine, lifestyle-based care, and integrative testing.

Affiliated with Grow Therapy. In-network with Aetna and United Healthcare.

Through Grow Therapy, Erwin is also in-network with additional payors, including Cigna, Centivo, and Sutter Health Plan, among others.

In Erwin's Own Words: "As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Next Gen Psyche and Wellness (San Diego) and Acorn Wellness (El Segundo), I provide patient-centered care. I focus on building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship with you. My approach combines medication management, education about your mental health, and practical coping strategies. I take into account all aspects of your life, including your relationships, sleep patterns, stressors, and biological and psychological factors, to create a personalized treatment plan for you. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is the key to real, lasting change."