Veterans Psychiatrists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Jessica England ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals to achieve optimal mental health through collaborative, supportive care. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, medication management, health education and brief counseling to adults. My specialties include ADHD and OCD. I am limited in my ability to manage clients that have experienced recent hospitalization or have personality or eating disorders and need a high level of support to maintain safety.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals to achieve optimal mental health through collaborative, supportive care. I provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, medication management, health education and brief counseling to adults. My specialties include ADHD and OCD. I am limited in my ability to manage clients that have experienced recent hospitalization or have personality or eating disorders and need a high level of support to maintain safety.
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Arsalan Hamid
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Introducing Arsalan, a compassionate board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a license to practice in Washington. Arsalan's primary goal is to collaborate with individuals, supporting them on their personal journey towards mental well-being. Recognizing the inherent beauty of the human mind, Arsalan approaches care with gentleness and a holistic perspective. Together, you and Arsalan will create treatment goals and develop personalized pathways tailored to your specific needs.
Introducing Arsalan, a compassionate board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a license to practice in Washington. Arsalan's primary goal is to collaborate with individuals, supporting them on their personal journey towards mental well-being. Recognizing the inherent beauty of the human mind, Arsalan approaches care with gentleness and a holistic perspective. Together, you and Arsalan will create treatment goals and develop personalized pathways tailored to your specific needs.
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April JoAnn Matzenbacher
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
The greatest lesson that I have received in my role as a healthcare professional is that most human suffering is rooted in emotional and cognitive difficulty. These challenges often stem from pain or trauma, typically early in our development. The mind is an organ like any other in the body; as such, it needs care and healing from time to time! Often, the most impactful modality one can offer is that of human empathy and kindness. My fervent hope is to assist those who suffer to attain strength, resiliency, and inner peace.
The greatest lesson that I have received in my role as a healthcare professional is that most human suffering is rooted in emotional and cognitive difficulty. These challenges often stem from pain or trauma, typically early in our development. The mind is an organ like any other in the body; as such, it needs care and healing from time to time! Often, the most impactful modality one can offer is that of human empathy and kindness. My fervent hope is to assist those who suffer to attain strength, resiliency, and inner peace.
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Glory Nwankwo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Dr. Nwankwo is a doctoral prepared and licensed dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Post Masters Certification in Psychiatric Mental Healthcare from Brandman University, Irvine California, and Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University, Minnesota. Dr. Nwankwo provides her clients with empathetic, evidence-based, patient-centered care with the goal of restoring health and balance. She assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health disorders using pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions.
Dr. Nwankwo is a doctoral prepared and licensed dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Post Masters Certification in Psychiatric Mental Healthcare from Brandman University, Irvine California, and Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University, Minnesota. Dr. Nwankwo provides her clients with empathetic, evidence-based, patient-centered care with the goal of restoring health and balance. She assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health disorders using pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions.
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Dr. Bridgette Jeffries
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am doctorally prepared from the University of Washington and board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Additionally, as a nurse of 30 years, my experience covers a broad spectrum of providing a multitude of services to individuals and families from all walks of life and economic backgrounds. As a board certified PMHNP, my practice will focus on providing services from the adolescent years throughout the life span. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey and enhance you with tools that will be life changing. We will collaborate together to identify the best holistic approach.
I am doctorally prepared from the University of Washington and board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Additionally, as a nurse of 30 years, my experience covers a broad spectrum of providing a multitude of services to individuals and families from all walks of life and economic backgrounds. As a board certified PMHNP, my practice will focus on providing services from the adolescent years throughout the life span. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey and enhance you with tools that will be life changing. We will collaborate together to identify the best holistic approach.
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Dr. Jade Goodloe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Online Only)
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
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Dr. Jade Goodloe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98208 (Online Only)
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
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Dr. Jade Goodloe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034 (Online Only)
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
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Chasity Spring Langman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSc, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
A few disorders and populations I really enjoy working with are depression, anxiety, trauma, women, veterans, toxic relationship recovery, childhood trauma, and more.
Let's face it; life can be hard sometimes. Maybe you don't have the right people in your life to offer you a safe space to express yourself. Sometimes you need medication to help with the lows of life, deal with depression, stress, or whatever else that is going on preventing you from thriving. You want a non-judgmental space where you can talk about anything and everything. I often hear from my clients that it's too exhausting to re-tell their story to someone else if their therapist suggests a psychiatrist or vice versa. I do both; you won't have to find someone else to share with to get the care you need.
A few disorders and populations I really enjoy working with are depression, anxiety, trauma, women, veterans, toxic relationship recovery, childhood trauma, and more.
Let's face it; life can be hard sometimes. Maybe you don't have the right people in your life to offer you a safe space to express yourself. Sometimes you need medication to help with the lows of life, deal with depression, stress, or whatever else that is going on preventing you from thriving. You want a non-judgmental space where you can talk about anything and everything. I often hear from my clients that it's too exhausting to re-tell their story to someone else if their therapist suggests a psychiatrist or vice versa. I do both; you won't have to find someone else to share with to get the care you need.
![Photo of Dr. Jade Goodloe, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/094bac44-b892-4f31-9dcd-0d87276e1deb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Jade Goodloe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
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Copestone Psychiatric - Warren Shadko
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034 (Online Only)
I am a 22-year military veteran and have worked many jobs throughout my life.
Accepting New Clients (Nevada & Washington): You are searching for a psychiatric provider that will help you follow through with needed care to complete and maintain your recovery. Copestone Psychiatric works to provide quality mental health care across the lifespan through medication management, therapy, coaching, and more. All psychiatric complaints are treated, including: ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Depressive/Mood disorders, Panic, PTSD, OCD, and Sleep/Wake Disorders. Click our "Website" link to schedule your free, 15-minute consult so we may chat!
I am a 22-year military veteran and have worked many jobs throughout my life.
Accepting New Clients (Nevada & Washington): You are searching for a psychiatric provider that will help you follow through with needed care to complete and maintain your recovery. Copestone Psychiatric works to provide quality mental health care across the lifespan through medication management, therapy, coaching, and more. All psychiatric complaints are treated, including: ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Depressive/Mood disorders, Panic, PTSD, OCD, and Sleep/Wake Disorders. Click our "Website" link to schedule your free, 15-minute consult so we may chat!
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Jamesina Johns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, RN
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
Are you tired of providers who don’t make time to listen to you? Providers who don’t even take time to ask how you are truly doing? As a philosophy, I believe that you should have a voice in your psychiatric care. Together you and I will create a plan that is individually tailored and attainable for you. As a compassionate provider, I am the sounding board that silently guides and walks with you. Providing quality care through initial assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy is my passion.
Are you tired of providers who don’t make time to listen to you? Providers who don’t even take time to ask how you are truly doing? As a philosophy, I believe that you should have a voice in your psychiatric care. Together you and I will create a plan that is individually tailored and attainable for you. As a compassionate provider, I am the sounding board that silently guides and walks with you. Providing quality care through initial assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy is my passion.
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I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Washington. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for a variety of mental health disorders. I am passionate about treatment, and I want each client to have a memorable experience. I am diligent in making sure each patient is treated equally and receives optimum care within a safe space.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Washington. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for a variety of mental health disorders. I am passionate about treatment, and I want each client to have a memorable experience. I am diligent in making sure each patient is treated equally and receives optimum care within a safe space.
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Many people come to me looking for better management of their anxiety, attention, or mood. I meet each person where they are. In part, this means prescribing medication or practicing psychotherapy with and for each individual. My first goal is always symptom remission. I will work with you to help you get relief.
Many people come to me looking for better management of their anxiety, attention, or mood. I meet each person where they are. In part, this means prescribing medication or practicing psychotherapy with and for each individual. My first goal is always symptom remission. I will work with you to help you get relief.
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I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who graduated from chamberlain university. as I worked as a nurse for 6 years with mental health clients, inpatients, and outpatients. are you struggling with your mental health, we are here to help you balance your physical and mental health and improve your performance. we treat clients with ADHD, Depression, anxiety, bipolar, and many more. my goal is to help my clients where they at, and what they want and we will work together to reach their goals. we are accepting new clients, we are working with most of the insurance.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who graduated from chamberlain university. as I worked as a nurse for 6 years with mental health clients, inpatients, and outpatients. are you struggling with your mental health, we are here to help you balance your physical and mental health and improve your performance. we treat clients with ADHD, Depression, anxiety, bipolar, and many more. my goal is to help my clients where they at, and what they want and we will work together to reach their goals. we are accepting new clients, we are working with most of the insurance.
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Megan T Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I prescribe psychiatric medication, perform psychiatric evaluations, and provide solution-oriented counseling to patients. Currently, I am seeing adult patients only. I treat a wide range of mental health issues and provide support and psychiatric care to people navigating lifespan, family, and career transitions, as well as patients facing health challenges like diabetes, cancer, addiction, and declining memory. My approach to prescribing is conservative and transparent; emphasizes safety, efficacy, comfort, and patient understanding; and is supported by research.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I prescribe psychiatric medication, perform psychiatric evaluations, and provide solution-oriented counseling to patients. Currently, I am seeing adult patients only. I treat a wide range of mental health issues and provide support and psychiatric care to people navigating lifespan, family, and career transitions, as well as patients facing health challenges like diabetes, cancer, addiction, and declining memory. My approach to prescribing is conservative and transparent; emphasizes safety, efficacy, comfort, and patient understanding; and is supported by research.
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Elizabeth Adebayo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC, ARNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204 (Online Only)
Life can bring challenges that impact our mental well-being, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. At New Dawn Behavioral Innovations PLLC, we’re here to guide you through those tough times. Our experienced team specializes in addressing a range of symptoms, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. Through personalized care and evidence-based approaches, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate your journey toward healing and growth. The symptoms we treat include the following: Anxiety Depression Insomnia PTSD Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Substance Abuse/Addiction ocd ADHD Eating Disorders And many more…
Life can bring challenges that impact our mental well-being, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. At New Dawn Behavioral Innovations PLLC, we’re here to guide you through those tough times. Our experienced team specializes in addressing a range of symptoms, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. Through personalized care and evidence-based approaches, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate your journey toward healing and growth. The symptoms we treat include the following: Anxiety Depression Insomnia PTSD Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Substance Abuse/Addiction ocd ADHD Eating Disorders And many more…
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Let's Build Your Better Tomorrow! Whether you are seeking mental health care for the first time or looking for the perspective of a different provider, I am here first and foremost to listen and serve as your advocate and guide to healing. My approach incorporates: close, empathetic listening to you and your story, medication management, focused cognitive therapy, laboratory testing, neuroimaging and neuropsychological testing (if needed). If you are concerned you may have ADHD, I offer a comprehensive assessment process. If you have a complex or chronic illness, I can serve as the psychiatric leader of your care team.
Let's Build Your Better Tomorrow! Whether you are seeking mental health care for the first time or looking for the perspective of a different provider, I am here first and foremost to listen and serve as your advocate and guide to healing. My approach incorporates: close, empathetic listening to you and your story, medication management, focused cognitive therapy, laboratory testing, neuroimaging and neuropsychological testing (if needed). If you are concerned you may have ADHD, I offer a comprehensive assessment process. If you have a complex or chronic illness, I can serve as the psychiatric leader of your care team.
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Mental illness is a shrouded enemy that often unveils itself only when those plagued by it, reach a breaking point. Left untreated, mental illness will permeate work, home and social environments, destroying confidence, hope, ambitions, and any sense of purpose. As I've navigated mental health treatment, I've witnessed first hand the insufferable pain, untreated mental illness can cause on patients' lives. I've conversely seen patients thrive with treatment and support. I have an 8.5 year experience as an PMHNP, and have also been incredibly blessed with a keen sense of compassion! So, don't suffer alone. Please call or email me.
Mental illness is a shrouded enemy that often unveils itself only when those plagued by it, reach a breaking point. Left untreated, mental illness will permeate work, home and social environments, destroying confidence, hope, ambitions, and any sense of purpose. As I've navigated mental health treatment, I've witnessed first hand the insufferable pain, untreated mental illness can cause on patients' lives. I've conversely seen patients thrive with treatment and support. I have an 8.5 year experience as an PMHNP, and have also been incredibly blessed with a keen sense of compassion! So, don't suffer alone. Please call or email me.
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Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
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Veterans Psychiatrists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.