Narrative Psychiatrists in Tacoma, WA
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At DeGrate + Co (www.degrate.co), we utilize the latest science to springboard you into the future with reverence and respect for your past. We specialize in navigating transitions, tough conversations, and believe in trauma-informed care. We are gentle guides as you progress and willing witnesses to your next right step. You can find us at the corner of behavioral health and wellness. Reach out if you’re ready to grow.
At DeGrate + Co (www.degrate.co), we utilize the latest science to springboard you into the future with reverence and respect for your past. We specialize in navigating transitions, tough conversations, and believe in trauma-informed care. We are gentle guides as you progress and willing witnesses to your next right step. You can find us at the corner of behavioral health and wellness. Reach out if you’re ready to grow.
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Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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My ideal patient is someone who is willing to collaborate with me to create the best treatment plan possible for their unique needs. I enjoy answering questions so each patient understands the process. I also aspire to be a supportive ally for patients who are LGBTQIA+ or from any other minority community.
My ideal patient is someone who is willing to collaborate with me to create the best treatment plan possible for their unique needs. I enjoy answering questions so each patient understands the process. I also aspire to be a supportive ally for patients who are LGBTQIA+ or from any other minority community.
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I take a collaborative approach with my patients. I like to know what my patients’ goals are so I can tailor the treatment to help them achieve their goals as much as possible. Knowing what’s important to my patients helps me know what treatments to recommend or when to suggest a change to the treatment. I find that patients experience the most success if they are open to talking about their treatment options.
I take a collaborative approach with my patients. I like to know what my patients’ goals are so I can tailor the treatment to help them achieve their goals as much as possible. Knowing what’s important to my patients helps me know what treatments to recommend or when to suggest a change to the treatment. I find that patients experience the most success if they are open to talking about their treatment options.
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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.
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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Wright Mind Family Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
Andrea Wright is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has a gift when it comes to connecting with almost everyone she meets; children and teens actually WANT to talk to "dree". Her energy, compassionate heart, and contagious sense of humor make everyone feel exceptionally comfortable and accepted. Do you wonder if your child has ADHD? Is your teen depressed or anxious? Are you wondering if unresolved trauma is causing you to fear getting close to people? Maybe you have been told you get "too" close. Dree is a licensed and skilled prescriber of psychotropic medications. 712-209-4958. www.wrightmindtherapy.com
Andrea Wright is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has a gift when it comes to connecting with almost everyone she meets; children and teens actually WANT to talk to "dree". Her energy, compassionate heart, and contagious sense of humor make everyone feel exceptionally comfortable and accepted. Do you wonder if your child has ADHD? Is your teen depressed or anxious? Are you wondering if unresolved trauma is causing you to fear getting close to people? Maybe you have been told you get "too" close. Dree is a licensed and skilled prescriber of psychotropic medications. 712-209-4958. www.wrightmindtherapy.com
Online Psychiatrists
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Trae Stewart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MPH, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
Although he provides medication management, he does utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution Focused Brief Therapies.
Accepting NEW patients! Make appointments directly at www.psychmatters.net Dr. Stewart is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive authority. He provides quality mental health care through assessment, diagnosis, and medication management via virtual appointments. Dr. Stewart focuses on medication management for adolescents and adults (13+ years old). He treats mental health disorders like anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and sleep disorders.
Although he provides medication management, he does utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution Focused Brief Therapies.
Accepting NEW patients! Make appointments directly at www.psychmatters.net Dr. Stewart is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive authority. He provides quality mental health care through assessment, diagnosis, and medication management via virtual appointments. Dr. Stewart focuses on medication management for adolescents and adults (13+ years old). He treats mental health disorders like anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and sleep disorders.
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Deidre McHugh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
My favorite part of being a psychiatric nurse practitioner is tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs, and watching each person grow and heal. It’s an honor to be a part of someone’s health journey. I enjoy Integrating emotional wellness techniques into a holistic health health perspective, utilizing elements of psychiatric medication management, solution-focused and mindfulness therapies, and personalized recommendations. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive or impossible to access.
My favorite part of being a psychiatric nurse practitioner is tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs, and watching each person grow and heal. It’s an honor to be a part of someone’s health journey. I enjoy Integrating emotional wellness techniques into a holistic health health perspective, utilizing elements of psychiatric medication management, solution-focused and mindfulness therapies, and personalized recommendations. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive or impossible to access.
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Grace Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! I work with persons of all ages, who are seeking to be heard, seen, and understood. Persons who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. Your worth is not tied to your struggle. Are you seeking a professional who listens without judgement, who recognizes that every person's mental health needs are unique? I am available early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Hello and Welcome! I work with persons of all ages, who are seeking to be heard, seen, and understood. Persons who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. Your worth is not tied to your struggle. Are you seeking a professional who listens without judgement, who recognizes that every person's mental health needs are unique? I am available early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
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Hello, I'm Shola, I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with five years of experience in mental health care. I've worked with patients of all ages, from children to seniors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and more, and I'm passionate about providing personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each individual. In my practice, I prioritize building trusting relationships with my patients. I believe in collaborative decision-making and integrating various treatment modalities for comprehensive mental health care.
Hello, I'm Shola, I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with five years of experience in mental health care. I've worked with patients of all ages, from children to seniors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and more, and I'm passionate about providing personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each individual. In my practice, I prioritize building trusting relationships with my patients. I believe in collaborative decision-making and integrating various treatment modalities for comprehensive mental health care.
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Glory Nwankwo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (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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I believe that individuals are the best experts on themselves and their health. I assist each patient in setting their own goals and charting their own best direction. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, I work with patients to develop a care plan which may include some combination of nutritional adjustment, exercise, counseling and medications when appropriate. My therapeutic approach builds on my earliest nursing training and is eclectic. I draw from many modalities and have extensive experience in inpatient crisis intervention as well as outpatient care with patients with multiple mental health and medical co-morbidities.
I believe that individuals are the best experts on themselves and their health. I assist each patient in setting their own goals and charting their own best direction. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, I work with patients to develop a care plan which may include some combination of nutritional adjustment, exercise, counseling and medications when appropriate. My therapeutic approach builds on my earliest nursing training and is eclectic. I draw from many modalities and have extensive experience in inpatient crisis intervention as well as outpatient care with patients with multiple mental health and medical co-morbidities.
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As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Although my training and education is to diagnose, evaluate, and treat psychiatric disorders, my goal is to work in partnership with clients toward an integrated sense of mental clarity, balance, and resiliency. My approach to treatment involves understanding more than pharmacology- patients can expect that I will seek to understand their unique biopsychosocial context, coping skills, and patterns.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Although my training and education is to diagnose, evaluate, and treat psychiatric disorders, my goal is to work in partnership with clients toward an integrated sense of mental clarity, balance, and resiliency. My approach to treatment involves understanding more than pharmacology- patients can expect that I will seek to understand their unique biopsychosocial context, coping skills, and patterns.
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Zhendong Jeff Ma
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98005
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Ma is board-certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ma graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and obtained Ph.D. in Neuroscience from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he finished residency training in Psychiatry at University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, and completed research and fellowship training at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Ma is board-certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ma graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and obtained Ph.D. in Neuroscience from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he finished residency training in Psychiatry at University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, and completed research and fellowship training at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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Heather Siegel
Psychiatric Nurse, ARNP, PMHNP, FNP, CNM
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
As a psychiatric medication prescriber, I work with children, teens, and adults. I see all psychiatric complaints, including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and psychosis. I focus on listening to the patient, thorough care, and helping the patient to live the best life they can live. As a certified nurse midwife, I remain committed to providing high quality mental health care to pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding moms. I do not prescribe ongoing benzodiazepines for anxiety or sleep.
As a psychiatric medication prescriber, I work with children, teens, and adults. I see all psychiatric complaints, including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and psychosis. I focus on listening to the patient, thorough care, and helping the patient to live the best life they can live. As a certified nurse midwife, I remain committed to providing high quality mental health care to pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding moms. I do not prescribe ongoing benzodiazepines for anxiety or sleep.
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Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Sulaimon Shonibare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic, personalized care for clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My approach integrates mental health expertise with a focus on the mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that treatment aligns with each client’s unique needs and goals. Through comprehensive evaluations, customized therapy, and thoughtful medication management, I empower clients to regain control of their mental health, fostering resilience, emotional balance, and a fulfilling life.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic, personalized care for clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My approach integrates mental health expertise with a focus on the mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that treatment aligns with each client’s unique needs and goals. Through comprehensive evaluations, customized therapy, and thoughtful medication management, I empower clients to regain control of their mental health, fostering resilience, emotional balance, and a fulfilling life.
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Simone Hall
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036
It is my intention to learn your unique story and collaborate with you on a solution-focused treatment plan incorporating the specific goals you have in mind. Currently, I am working with adults that have depressive, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma related disorders; and are devoted to their own healing and well-being. I offer iRest, an evidence-based 10-step protocol for PTSD the VA and DOD endorse. The path to healing is multimodal, balanced, & necessitates learning to integrate through acceptance, curiosity & openness. I also specialize in ketamine assisted psychotherapy, which has been used for treatment resistant depression and PTSD
It is my intention to learn your unique story and collaborate with you on a solution-focused treatment plan incorporating the specific goals you have in mind. Currently, I am working with adults that have depressive, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma related disorders; and are devoted to their own healing and well-being. I offer iRest, an evidence-based 10-step protocol for PTSD the VA and DOD endorse. The path to healing is multimodal, balanced, & necessitates learning to integrate through acceptance, curiosity & openness. I also specialize in ketamine assisted psychotherapy, which has been used for treatment resistant depression and PTSD
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Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366 (Online Only)
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience in ICU nursing and mental health. I believe mental wellness is achieved through a balance of the mind and the body. My process is holistic, collaborative, and person-centered. My goal as your provider will be to help you reach your personal mental health goals through a combination of medication management and psychotherapy.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience in ICU nursing and mental health. I believe mental wellness is achieved through a balance of the mind and the body. My process is holistic, collaborative, and person-centered. My goal as your provider will be to help you reach your personal mental health goals through a combination of medication management and psychotherapy.
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Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.