Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Washington

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC with a multi-state license (FL,MT,AZ,WA, and more). My philosophy centers on holistic care, addressing immediate crises and the entire person. I am dedicated to educating others on the vital importance of mental health, equating it with physical health in its significance. I believe everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, regardless of their circumstances, choices, or past experiences. Our mission is to make quality mental health care accessible to all. Our clients benefit from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT. I specialize in Cognitive and Dialectal Behavior Therapy treatment methods (CBT and DBT). I provide treatment for medication management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and addiction/substance abuse. The first session is an initial evaluation, which includes developing a treatment plan. Subsequent sessions include medication management and ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. We provide virtual and in-person treatment sessions .(* NO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THROUGH TELEHEALTH) TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: As a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my approach to patient care centers around compassion and collaboration. I believe in treating each person as a whole, considering their unique experiences and needs. I engage actively with my patients, ensuring they feel heard and involved in their treatment journey. My core values include empathy, respect, and integrity. I use evidence-based practices to develop personalized treatment plans, combining medication management with various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, I strive to create a supportive environment where patients can thrive and reclaim their mental wellness.

I have a passion for working with clients to heal the wounds of abuse, other traumas, or narcissism; work through family-of-origin and attachment issues; liberate from the confines of anxiety, panic, phobias, and OCD (or obsessive-compulsive tendencies); repair and/or heal from relational issues; develop effective boundary-drawing; transform self-concept/esteem; and grow to find peace, joy, purpose, and overall wellness.  I offer a compassionate understanding of who you are, how you show up in the world, and how you experience things. I work with you to identify and build on the strengths within you while developing new strategies and uncovering new insights to help you heal, grow, and flourish. I am nurturing while also able to challenge long-held beliefs and patterns, which may be keeping you stuck or holding you back from the life you want to live. I wish you well on your journey!

I have over a decade of experience working as a healthcare professional working the LBGTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and my specialties include: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, grief, and trauma. I combine my psychiatric and psychotherapy work together, to treat my clients through an integrative approach that works to treat the entire challenge you’re facing, from a medicinal but also therapeutic way. I believe we're all products of the environment we grew up in, but it is up to us as individuals, to grow and learn about ourselves, so we can become the healthiest, and best versions of who we hope to be. My office is a judgement-free place, where I will help you improve your quality of mental help, and support you on your journey towards a happier, healthier life. I work with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, grief, and trauma.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am a therapist in Florida that is also licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Kentucky. My background in beyond private practice includes, Hospice, medical social work, and substance use disorder treatment. The focus of my practice is on trauma, LGBTQIA+, grief and loss, and transgender support.

After 25 years as a therapist, and now as a Self Care Coach, I know some great ways to help you feel better and clear your mind quickly. Let's balance your mind and body and create the mindset that gets results.

I offer a unique style—a blend of insight-oriented, practical problem solving and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients achieve their goals.  

My approach stems from a relational-experiential, solution-focused and systemic lens which gives clients room to share their voices, desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy providing structure and tools for skill building to support improvement in communication, repair of past hurts, healing of trauma, and rebuilding emotional connection. I am a therapist who always looks to challenge my clients, as I believe this is the path to growth and change. In my experience, the most transformative experiences happen when we step out of our comfort zone. My goal is to push my clients to find the results that they are seeking, while providing them the support they need. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultures, religious backgrounds, sexual identities and orientations. I take pride in people knowing that my practice is a welcoming space for all.

Having been diagnosed with ADHD myself, I am deeply passionate about helping both children and adults manage ADHD and various other mental health challenges. I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2023 from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida, after receiving my Master’s in Nursing from the same institution in 2021. My interest in psychiatry was ignited during my nursing student rotations in St. Louis, Missouri, where I witnessed firsthand the struggles individuals faced in accessing mental health care across the United States. My experiences in the healthcare systems of St. Louis, Atlanta, West Palm Beach, and now Seattle have highlighted the pressing demand for psychiatric providers, as the waitlist to see a provider remains lengthy. This motivated me to establish my own practice in Washington state, aiming to provide accessible mental health resources, diagnoses, and medication management. My goal is to deliver quick access to resources to support both adolescents and adults. In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking, walking, appreciating nature, sports, and reading. *Specialties •Mental Health •Adult Psychiatry •Child Psychiatry *Conditions treated •Depression •Anxiety •PTSD •ADHD •Mood disorders •Anxiety disorders •Behavioral issues *Treatment philosophy It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized care right at the comfort of their own home, without the sacrifice of quality care. Dr. Patel takes a client centered approach, each client is individualized and treatment plans are based on specific client needs, symptoms, and illnesses. A holistic approach is looking at a person in their entirety and not just looking at one specific problem, Dr. Patel will provide guidance and tips on how to best help your mental health outside of just taking medication. *Treatment approach •Person-Focused •Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) •Motivational Interviewing •Holistic approach •Culturally Sensitive *Practice description At our private psychiatric practice, our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based mental health care to our patients. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can openly discuss their mental health challenges and receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. *Insurance •Aetna •Anthem •Cigna •Blue Cross Blue Shield •Premera •Regence