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Deborah Seidel ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, BC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I have extensive experience in providing counseling, therapy and medication management to adults of all ages.
Welcome! I am looking forward to meeting you.I am a Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. You may be considering therapy or medications because you are experiencing distress or dissatisfaction with some part of your life. I believe that I can help you to move through a challenging time by creating a safe place to talk about difficult situations. Therapy will be mutually designed to assst you to examing the cognitive, psychological and behavioral patterns that may interefere with your experiences of fulfillment in life. Sessions will be supportive and challenge you to examine your current life situation.
I have extensive experience in providing counseling, therapy and medication management to adults of all ages.
Welcome! I am looking forward to meeting you.I am a Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. You may be considering therapy or medications because you are experiencing distress or dissatisfaction with some part of your life. I believe that I can help you to move through a challenging time by creating a safe place to talk about difficult situations. Therapy will be mutually designed to assst you to examing the cognitive, psychological and behavioral patterns that may interefere with your experiences of fulfillment in life. Sessions will be supportive and challenge you to examine your current life situation.
(206) 488-1693 View (206) 488-1693
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Carrie O'Grady
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I offer medication management in addition to therapy depending on your goals.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My goal for patients is to give them the support that they need to improve their quality of life and a safe space to identify how to make that happen. I am passionate about working with with adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma-related disorders. As a provider, I take a collaborative approach with my patients and individualize treatment to meet your needs. I want to empower people to feel in control of their lives and their own mental health and strive to provide the tools to make informed decisions about mental healthcare.
I offer medication management in addition to therapy depending on your goals.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My goal for patients is to give them the support that they need to improve their quality of life and a safe space to identify how to make that happen. I am passionate about working with with adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma-related disorders. As a provider, I take a collaborative approach with my patients and individualize treatment to meet your needs. I want to empower people to feel in control of their lives and their own mental health and strive to provide the tools to make informed decisions about mental healthcare.
(206) 203-1792 View (206) 203-1792
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Cassandra Castro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Whether you are struggling with everyday life or living with chronic illness, my passion is your wellness. I work with clients across the lifespan, because no matter where you are at in your walk in life, you are worthy of help. I work off of the recovery model with a firm belief in the unique path to healing of each individual. No one size fits all and I am here to discover with you what works, with support all the way.
Whether you are struggling with everyday life or living with chronic illness, my passion is your wellness. I work with clients across the lifespan, because no matter where you are at in your walk in life, you are worthy of help. I work off of the recovery model with a firm belief in the unique path to healing of each individual. No one size fits all and I am here to discover with you what works, with support all the way.
(206) 678-0595 View (206) 678-0595
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Mary Opara
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MS, BSc
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), licensed, and Board Certified, in Psychiatry/Mental Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. My Philosophy is "Let all you do be done with love." If a client for instance, has depression and anxiety, we will discuss how it affects their life. Talk about what triggers make it worse, and how they handle the symptoms. For compliance, we collaborate on the best plan of care. I present the options for medications, benefits, alternatives, side effects, and encourage therapy as a great combination with the medication. The ultimate goal is to return the client to be healthy, happy and enjoy life again.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), licensed, and Board Certified, in Psychiatry/Mental Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. My Philosophy is "Let all you do be done with love." If a client for instance, has depression and anxiety, we will discuss how it affects their life. Talk about what triggers make it worse, and how they handle the symptoms. For compliance, we collaborate on the best plan of care. I present the options for medications, benefits, alternatives, side effects, and encourage therapy as a great combination with the medication. The ultimate goal is to return the client to be healthy, happy and enjoy life again.
(206) 590-7571 View (206) 590-7571
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Dr. Brandi Morgan
Psychiatric Nurse, DNP, FPMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Our goal is to meet all of your medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Our goal is to meet all of your medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
(425) 250-9360 View (425) 250-9360
Photo of Nkem 'nk' Nkwonta, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 98115, WA
Nkem 'nk' Nkwonta
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBBS, MS, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
The same day appointments available! Schedule an appointment today by clicking on the website link! Are you experiencing mental health challenges? Just know that you are not alone! This mental health professional utilizes holistic approach to mental health care. Nk is dedicated to helping clients find balance and well-being in their lives. Nk believes in a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment and focuses on the whole person, not just their symptoms. Her goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and to help her clients reach their maximum potential in a safe and welcoming environment.
The same day appointments available! Schedule an appointment today by clicking on the website link! Are you experiencing mental health challenges? Just know that you are not alone! This mental health professional utilizes holistic approach to mental health care. Nk is dedicated to helping clients find balance and well-being in their lives. Nk believes in a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment and focuses on the whole person, not just their symptoms. Her goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and to help her clients reach their maximum potential in a safe and welcoming environment.
(919) 343-0810 View (919) 343-0810
Medication Management Psychiatrists

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.