Psychiatrists in 98101
Brian L. Grant
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
I am Board Certified in General and Forensic Psychiatry and use psychodynamic therapy to promote personal insight and growth.
My work focuses on helping patients enhance and improve effective functioning and satisfaction in their relationship with themselves and others; at home, work and community. I am flexible in my approach, and let the circumstances and reality of the patient shape our work together. I can prescribe medications when appropriate for my psychotherapy patients, but my primary focus is psychotherapy. I am not available for medication management only. I prefer in person sessions but depending upon circumstances, will consider online or a hybrid of both.
I am Board Certified in General and Forensic Psychiatry and use psychodynamic therapy to promote personal insight and growth.
My work focuses on helping patients enhance and improve effective functioning and satisfaction in their relationship with themselves and others; at home, work and community. I am flexible in my approach, and let the circumstances and reality of the patient shape our work together. I can prescribe medications when appropriate for my psychotherapy patients, but my primary focus is psychotherapy. I am not available for medication management only. I prefer in person sessions but depending upon circumstances, will consider online or a hybrid of both.
Tamara Thompson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Patient who is looking for warm, empathetic caring clinician. Patient who is looking to move forward in their life and heal past traumas and excel in any facet of their life.
Patient who is looking for warm, empathetic caring clinician. Patient who is looking to move forward in their life and heal past traumas and excel in any facet of their life.
Michael D. Ward
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
I am a board-certified Psychiatrist with broad experience who treats adults with mental and emotional problems and difficulty coping with life stressors. I provide evidence-based treatments using medication management and/or psychotherapy tailored to my patient's needs in a safe environment with sensitivity and confidentiality. My goal is not to just treat the symptoms, but also to accurately diagnose and treat the underlying problem in order to improve functioning and quality of life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatrist with broad experience who treats adults with mental and emotional problems and difficulty coping with life stressors. I provide evidence-based treatments using medication management and/or psychotherapy tailored to my patient's needs in a safe environment with sensitivity and confidentiality. My goal is not to just treat the symptoms, but also to accurately diagnose and treat the underlying problem in order to improve functioning and quality of life.
Deb Kiehlmeier
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Accepting new patients with immediate availability! I am a board certified psychiatrist offering telepsychiatric services to patients throughout Washington. I do have some in-person availability for those local to Portland. I have experience diagnosing and treating all mental health disorders, but focus primarily on ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety (including PTSD), depressive disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. In addition, I have extensive experience treating LGBTQIA+ patients.
Accepting new patients with immediate availability! I am a board certified psychiatrist offering telepsychiatric services to patients throughout Washington. I do have some in-person availability for those local to Portland. I have experience diagnosing and treating all mental health disorders, but focus primarily on ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety (including PTSD), depressive disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. In addition, I have extensive experience treating LGBTQIA+ patients.
Dr. Gabriela D'Jaen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Not accepting new clients
Dr. D’Jaen is a board certified psychiatrist and licensed physician. Her clinical interests and experiences are in reproductive psychiatry, adult and adolescent psychiatry and mindfulness. Dr. D’Jaen treats patients with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other common and complex conditions. She has additional training in mindfulness and uses an integrative approach in working with individuals on interpersonal relationships, emotional reactivity and finding fulfillment in one’s personal and professional life.
Dr. D’Jaen is a board certified psychiatrist and licensed physician. Her clinical interests and experiences are in reproductive psychiatry, adult and adolescent psychiatry and mindfulness. Dr. D’Jaen treats patients with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other common and complex conditions. She has additional training in mindfulness and uses an integrative approach in working with individuals on interpersonal relationships, emotional reactivity and finding fulfillment in one’s personal and professional life.
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Psychodynamic Psychiatrists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.