Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Seattle, WA
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Ashley Osborne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Osborne, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
If you're looking for a kind, knowledgeable & compassionate provider, you are in the right place. Ashley a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 10 yrs. experience working in mental health, in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Ashley enjoys working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioral issues, eating disorders, attention-deficient disorders (ADHD) and Autism. After spending the last two years working with two WashU Psychiatrists, prescribing the latest treatments and working in new drug research, she has gained significant experience and expertise.
If you're looking for a kind, knowledgeable & compassionate provider, you are in the right place. Ashley a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 10 yrs. experience working in mental health, in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Ashley enjoys working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioral issues, eating disorders, attention-deficient disorders (ADHD) and Autism. After spending the last two years working with two WashU Psychiatrists, prescribing the latest treatments and working in new drug research, she has gained significant experience and expertise.
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Grounded in evidence-based practice, my practice specializes in the treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. My goal is to provide evidence-based, holistic care by combining psychopharmacology with supportive psychotherapy to enhance each individual’s mental, physical, and emotional state of well-being. I value collaborative relationships and enjoy tailoring care by taking into account one’s unique identities, background, and environment. I am passionate about social justice and equality, learning about the cultural underpinnings that comprise each unique identity, and reducing the stigma of mental illnesses.
Grounded in evidence-based practice, my practice specializes in the treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. My goal is to provide evidence-based, holistic care by combining psychopharmacology with supportive psychotherapy to enhance each individual’s mental, physical, and emotional state of well-being. I value collaborative relationships and enjoy tailoring care by taking into account one’s unique identities, background, and environment. I am passionate about social justice and equality, learning about the cultural underpinnings that comprise each unique identity, and reducing the stigma of mental illnesses.
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Ike Uzowulu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have a master's degree in psychiatric nursing specializing in mental and behavioral health medicine. I have verifiable experience in treating variety of psychiatric disorders such as; mood disorders including resistant depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stress and sleep related disorders
I am a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have a master's degree in psychiatric nursing specializing in mental and behavioral health medicine. I have verifiable experience in treating variety of psychiatric disorders such as; mood disorders including resistant depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stress and sleep related disorders
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Caretouch Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients in WA, TX, VA, NM, and FL. Call for an appointment Now. Dr. Francisca Nebe is dual board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree (DNP) .She has years of experience in her field and specializes in treating major depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders and other mental health conditions. Affiliated with Mindful Therapy Group.
Accepting New Patients in WA, TX, VA, NM, and FL. Call for an appointment Now. Dr. Francisca Nebe is dual board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree (DNP) .She has years of experience in her field and specializes in treating major depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders and other mental health conditions. Affiliated with Mindful Therapy Group.
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While my work is in general psychiatry, I have an interest in schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and eating disorders.
I'm passionate about the importance of people having easy access to mental healthcare. Before joining the healthcare field, I taught in low-income and underserved communities. Seeing the impact that a lack of mental healthcare had in these areas drove me to return to school and begin a career focused on providing that much-needed care. In my eyes, treatment can significantly increase the quality of life both mentally as well as physically.
While my work is in general psychiatry, I have an interest in schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and eating disorders.
I'm passionate about the importance of people having easy access to mental healthcare. Before joining the healthcare field, I taught in low-income and underserved communities. Seeing the impact that a lack of mental healthcare had in these areas drove me to return to school and begin a career focused on providing that much-needed care. In my eyes, treatment can significantly increase the quality of life both mentally as well as physically.
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Apex Behavioral Health Services,PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Please click on the website link to request an appointment. My name is Paul Kariuki, MSN PMHNP-BC. I graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP. I am delighted to serve patients from preteen to older adults. I am experienced in treating patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, insomnia, substance use disorders among other disorders. I work closely with my patients to finding the best evidence based medication and psychotherapy modalities.
Please click on the website link to request an appointment. My name is Paul Kariuki, MSN PMHNP-BC. I graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP. I am delighted to serve patients from preteen to older adults. I am experienced in treating patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, insomnia, substance use disorders among other disorders. I work closely with my patients to finding the best evidence based medication and psychotherapy modalities.
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Areas of focus: eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression (including post-partum), PTSD/trauma, adjustment disorder, life transitions.
As a board-certified as a mental health nurse practitioner, my aim is to care for each patient holistically and with cultural sensitivity. I’m trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose, and collaborate with each patient to create individualized treatment plans. My skill set includes prescribing medications, therapeutic interventions, and exploring lifestyle modifications that promote sustainable mental health.
Areas of focus: eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression (including post-partum), PTSD/trauma, adjustment disorder, life transitions.
As a board-certified as a mental health nurse practitioner, my aim is to care for each patient holistically and with cultural sensitivity. I’m trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose, and collaborate with each patient to create individualized treatment plans. My skill set includes prescribing medications, therapeutic interventions, and exploring lifestyle modifications that promote sustainable mental health.
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Charlie Ren Scheuerman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Hello, I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Louisville, Kentucky. I work with patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar and Mood Spectrum, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Eating Disorders, and Panic Disorders. I also welcome anyone in the LGBTQ community.
Hello, I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Louisville, Kentucky. I work with patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar and Mood Spectrum, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Eating Disorders, and Panic Disorders. I also welcome anyone in the LGBTQ community.
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Dorothy Chadika Burrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
My practice specialties (but not limited to) are ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, bipolar, and insomnia.
My name is Dorothy Burrell, and I am a dual-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in psychiatry and family medicine. South University awarded me a Master of Science in Nursing with honors and a family medicine specialty. I completed my post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Norwich University. I hold national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am currently licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
My practice specialties (but not limited to) are ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, bipolar, and insomnia.
My name is Dorothy Burrell, and I am a dual-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in psychiatry and family medicine. South University awarded me a Master of Science in Nursing with honors and a family medicine specialty. I completed my post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Norwich University. I hold national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am currently licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
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Wadsworth Psychiatric Services PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, JD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Accepting new patients with appointments available in the same week. Treatment for children and adults with various conditions. Conditions treated but not limited to are: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD (children and adults), Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Suboxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence, and Dementia.
Accepting new patients with appointments available in the same week. Treatment for children and adults with various conditions. Conditions treated but not limited to are: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD (children and adults), Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Suboxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence, and Dementia.
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Working together, we can work to overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, obsessive/compulsive disorders, bipolar and more.
SAME-WEEK Telehealth appointments. I help individuals overcome a range of mental health challenges using a balanced perspective. My approach includes thoughtful medication management, holistic care, and brief psychotherapy. As part of a holistic view, we examine nutrition, exercise, and sleep in helping clients maximize mental wellness.
Working together, we can work to overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, obsessive/compulsive disorders, bipolar and more.
SAME-WEEK Telehealth appointments. I help individuals overcome a range of mental health challenges using a balanced perspective. My approach includes thoughtful medication management, holistic care, and brief psychotherapy. As part of a holistic view, we examine nutrition, exercise, and sleep in helping clients maximize mental wellness.
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Eikon Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
In my role as PMHNP-BC, I am trained in the treatment of psychiatric illness of individuals across the lifespan (age 6-65), especially those with adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders and trauma-related disorders. I have practiced with diverse populations across a variety of settings including: Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Eating disorder, School-Based Psychiatry Program and Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Outpatient settings.
In my role as PMHNP-BC, I am trained in the treatment of psychiatric illness of individuals across the lifespan (age 6-65), especially those with adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders and trauma-related disorders. I have practiced with diverse populations across a variety of settings including: Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Eating disorder, School-Based Psychiatry Program and Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Outpatient settings.
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Charles Maddix
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Meet Charles – a board-certified Family Psychiatric NP and a devoted former Navy Corpsman. With 20+ potent years of medical experience, Charles is an alumnus of Saint Louis University holding a Master’s in Nursing. He has championed different branches of medical sciences, including Oncology, ICU, and community mental health. Charles has marked his expertise in treating individuals across all ages, from 5 to adults. Applying a holistic approach, he addresses a diversity of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, trauma, and more.
Meet Charles – a board-certified Family Psychiatric NP and a devoted former Navy Corpsman. With 20+ potent years of medical experience, Charles is an alumnus of Saint Louis University holding a Master’s in Nursing. He has championed different branches of medical sciences, including Oncology, ICU, and community mental health. Charles has marked his expertise in treating individuals across all ages, from 5 to adults. Applying a holistic approach, he addresses a diversity of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, trauma, and more.
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Olivia Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing stress, struggling with low self-esteem or are having difficulty navigating professional challenges or life transitions and need support, I can provide individualized and holistic treatment. In a nurturing yet structured manner, I encourage emotional, behavioral, social and spiritual growth that will bring you closer to achieving your goals.
If you are experiencing stress, struggling with low self-esteem or are having difficulty navigating professional challenges or life transitions and need support, I can provide individualized and holistic treatment. In a nurturing yet structured manner, I encourage emotional, behavioral, social and spiritual growth that will bring you closer to achieving your goals.
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Are you feeling down or hopeless about your future? Do you always feeling anxious or have panic attacks that you are scared to go out in public? Are you struggling to concentrate better on tasks either at work or in school? You are not alone. We are here to help you balance your physical and mental health and improve your performance. We treat clients with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, and many more. We are currently ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CHECK OUT WHAT OTHER CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US AT: https://provider.kareo.com/paul-okoronkwo
Are you feeling down or hopeless about your future? Do you always feeling anxious or have panic attacks that you are scared to go out in public? Are you struggling to concentrate better on tasks either at work or in school? You are not alone. We are here to help you balance your physical and mental health and improve your performance. We treat clients with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, and many more. We are currently ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CHECK OUT WHAT OTHER CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US AT: https://provider.kareo.com/paul-okoronkwo
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Integrated Health & Wellness Center LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
As an integrative and functional medicine Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I provide a holistic treatment approach for individuals seeking relief from mental distress. Medicine can be a helpful tool, but some people don't like to be on medication, while others want to be on the minimum amount possible; I will work with you to find that inner peace and freedom you desire. When needed, I prescribe psychiatric medication as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including exercise, meditation, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
As an integrative and functional medicine Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I provide a holistic treatment approach for individuals seeking relief from mental distress. Medicine can be a helpful tool, but some people don't like to be on medication, while others want to be on the minimum amount possible; I will work with you to find that inner peace and freedom you desire. When needed, I prescribe psychiatric medication as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including exercise, meditation, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
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Jack Keith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
Congratulations on your steps to mental health! It requires courage to talk to someone about mental health; it also shows how serious you are about making your life better and making the lives of those who love you better. Your mental health doesn’t just affect you - it affects everyone around you – your family, your partner, your co-workers and your friends. My goal is to make sure that each of my patients is heard; I want to work with you to identify what your mental health goals are, and partner with you to achieve your goals.
Congratulations on your steps to mental health! It requires courage to talk to someone about mental health; it also shows how serious you are about making your life better and making the lives of those who love you better. Your mental health doesn’t just affect you - it affects everyone around you – your family, your partner, your co-workers and your friends. My goal is to make sure that each of my patients is heard; I want to work with you to identify what your mental health goals are, and partner with you to achieve your goals.
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Shannon Eaton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
Now providing services to clients in WA and OR! If you're struggling with depression, explore our advanced treatment options that offer relief within just 2 weeks. These therapies are different from traditional SSRIs or SNRIs and are covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs, giving you renewed hope and effective help. For those facing ADHD challenges, our specialized care includes comprehensive Neurocognitive Testing and convenient daily treatments tailored to your lifestyle. We also offer expert psychiatric medication management available online throughout WA and OR. New patients are welcome!
Now providing services to clients in WA and OR! If you're struggling with depression, explore our advanced treatment options that offer relief within just 2 weeks. These therapies are different from traditional SSRIs or SNRIs and are covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs, giving you renewed hope and effective help. For those facing ADHD challenges, our specialized care includes comprehensive Neurocognitive Testing and convenient daily treatments tailored to your lifestyle. We also offer expert psychiatric medication management available online throughout WA and OR. New patients are welcome!
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Debra Rice PLLC.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I am now accepting Medicare clients! Welcome to my practice! My extensive experience in Mental Health, over 20 years experience with adults, adolescents and children, includes both inpatient and outpatient contexts. Our journey toward your mental health goals entails a commitment to our partnership. I often remind my clients, We accomplish this together. I am the expert on mental health diagnoses, medications, and treatments, and you are the expert on you. To ensure successful treatment, and achieve your goals, we both need
I am now accepting Medicare clients! Welcome to my practice! My extensive experience in Mental Health, over 20 years experience with adults, adolescents and children, includes both inpatient and outpatient contexts. Our journey toward your mental health goals entails a commitment to our partnership. I often remind my clients, We accomplish this together. I am the expert on mental health diagnoses, medications, and treatments, and you are the expert on you. To ensure successful treatment, and achieve your goals, we both need
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Hea W Shin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. I believe each client needs individualized care, and approach every client with respect and nonjudgmental way. I provide combination of talk therapy, comprehensive evaluation, and medication management. *** Please make sure to contact the correct location, I do practice in two different states. Contact the one that you are currently permanently residing***
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. I believe each client needs individualized care, and approach every client with respect and nonjudgmental way. I provide combination of talk therapy, comprehensive evaluation, and medication management. *** Please make sure to contact the correct location, I do practice in two different states. Contact the one that you are currently permanently residing***
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Eating Disorders Psychiatrists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.