Female Psychiatrists in Kennewick, WA
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I'm dedicated to guiding individuals through the turbulent waters of depression with empathy and understanding. Drawing from both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion, I offer personalized care to ease the weight of despair and instill a sense of hope. Through a blend of medication, therapy, and supportive strategies, I walk alongside my patients, illuminating the path toward healing and emotional restoration. Together, we confront the shadows of depression, embracing the journey with courage and resilience, towards brighter days ahead.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I'm dedicated to guiding individuals through the turbulent waters of depression with empathy and understanding. Drawing from both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion, I offer personalized care to ease the weight of despair and instill a sense of hope. Through a blend of medication, therapy, and supportive strategies, I walk alongside my patients, illuminating the path toward healing and emotional restoration. Together, we confront the shadows of depression, embracing the journey with courage and resilience, towards brighter days ahead.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer psychiatric medication management and psychotherapeutic services. I work collaboratively with individuals to create individualized treatment plans that best meet their needs. I believe in holistic, individualized, evidence-based care to help clients achieve optimal mental health.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer psychiatric medication management and psychotherapeutic services. I work collaboratively with individuals to create individualized treatment plans that best meet their needs. I believe in holistic, individualized, evidence-based care to help clients achieve optimal mental health.
Hello everyone — my name is Sonya Dempsey, PMHNP-BC, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner proudly serving Washington State.
I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. In my practice, I evaluate and treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, working with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. This includes — but is not limited to — ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, PTSD, OCD, mood dysregulation, & behavioral concerns.
Hello everyone — my name is Sonya Dempsey, PMHNP-BC, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner proudly serving Washington State.
I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. In my practice, I evaluate and treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, working with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. This includes — but is not limited to — ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, PTSD, OCD, mood dysregulation, & behavioral concerns.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free environment. I take the time to listen, understand your unique experiences, and collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and needs.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and work toward lasting mental wellness and an improved quality of life.
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free environment. I take the time to listen, understand your unique experiences, and collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and needs.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and work toward lasting mental wellness and an improved quality of life.
Hiello! You’re seeking help because it is needed. That’s huge! Many people don’t seek treatment or therapy but you’re already on this path. Some folks don’t find the path. You’ve got some idea of what you need and are ready for someone to be along with you on this journey. We both know humans succeed in a team not so much when we are alone. First, give yourself credit because it takes a lot of courage to not do things alone and to be willing to open up to someone you do not know. Your courage is where our journey together starts. It would be an honor to be a part of your team in life, for life!
Hiello! You’re seeking help because it is needed. That’s huge! Many people don’t seek treatment or therapy but you’re already on this path. Some folks don’t find the path. You’ve got some idea of what you need and are ready for someone to be along with you on this journey. We both know humans succeed in a team not so much when we are alone. First, give yourself credit because it takes a lot of courage to not do things alone and to be willing to open up to someone you do not know. Your courage is where our journey together starts. It would be an honor to be a part of your team in life, for life!
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or the weight of past trauma? I am here to help. Mental health treatment can pave the way toward becoming the person you aspire to be. Together, we will create a treatment plan that feels right for you and supports your journey to well-being.
I am now accepting Medicare clients! With over 20 years of experience in mental health—working with adults, adolescents, and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings—I am deeply committed to supporting you. Our work together is a partnership. I look forward to assisting you to reach your mental health goals
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or the weight of past trauma? I am here to help. Mental health treatment can pave the way toward becoming the person you aspire to be. Together, we will create a treatment plan that feels right for you and supports your journey to well-being.
I am now accepting Medicare clients! With over 20 years of experience in mental health—working with adults, adolescents, and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings—I am deeply committed to supporting you. Our work together is a partnership. I look forward to assisting you to reach your mental health goals
I'm Mary Blankenship, FNP, PMHNP — Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers in Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico.
I am a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in helping older adults and their caregivers.
Caring for an aging loved one—or facing changes in memory, mood, or behavior yourself—can be deeply stressful. Many families feel overwhelmed, worried about safety, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, agitation, or memory loss that often accompany aging or dementia. You don’t have to face this alone.
I'm Mary Blankenship, FNP, PMHNP — Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers in Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico.
I am a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in helping older adults and their caregivers.
Caring for an aging loved one—or facing changes in memory, mood, or behavior yourself—can be deeply stressful. Many families feel overwhelmed, worried about safety, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, agitation, or memory loss that often accompany aging or dementia. You don’t have to face this alone.
Golden Strides Behavioral Health cares for all psychiatric diagnoses, but we have a deep heart for supporting children and young adults (4-30yo) facing the unique emotional weight of chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, and functional disorders. These are just a few examples, and we welcome children and young adults with many other chronic health conditions as well. We understand how these health challenges ripple through every part of a young person's life, from school and friendships to their very sense of self.
Golden Strides Behavioral Health cares for all psychiatric diagnoses, but we have a deep heart for supporting children and young adults (4-30yo) facing the unique emotional weight of chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, and functional disorders. These are just a few examples, and we welcome children and young adults with many other chronic health conditions as well. We understand how these health challenges ripple through every part of a young person's life, from school and friendships to their very sense of self.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I know that trust is the heartbeat of every therapeutic relationship. To nurture this trust, I strive to create a space that feels safe and inviting, where clients can open up and express themselves without hesitation. I make it a priority to listen deeply, giving my full attention to their stories. In doing so, I honor their experiences and show that their feelings truly matter. This genuine connection becomes the catalyst for real healing and personal transformation.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I know that trust is the heartbeat of every therapeutic relationship. To nurture this trust, I strive to create a space that feels safe and inviting, where clients can open up and express themselves without hesitation. I make it a priority to listen deeply, giving my full attention to their stories. In doing so, I honor their experiences and show that their feelings truly matter. This genuine connection becomes the catalyst for real healing and personal transformation.
Ashley Cummings, ARNP - Anchored Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Have you spent years feeling like “too much” and “not enough” at the same time—scattered, exhausted, and carrying everyone else’s needs before your own? Do you struggle with ADHD, anxiety, low mood, or burnout? Do you ever feel guilty for not being able to keep it all together? I can provide medication management, clarity about your brain, tools that actually fit your life, and support that doesn’t shame. It's time to feel anchored—less chaotic, more confident, and free to pursue the life you've been too overwhelmed to fully live.
Have you spent years feeling like “too much” and “not enough” at the same time—scattered, exhausted, and carrying everyone else’s needs before your own? Do you struggle with ADHD, anxiety, low mood, or burnout? Do you ever feel guilty for not being able to keep it all together? I can provide medication management, clarity about your brain, tools that actually fit your life, and support that doesn’t shame. It's time to feel anchored—less chaotic, more confident, and free to pursue the life you've been too overwhelmed to fully live.
Welcome! I'm Brittany (she/her), a PMHNP working with teens and adults in Washington via televisit. I specialize in helping clients with trauma, mood swings, & relationship & identity issues. My clients often describe feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, numb, or out-of-control. If you know you need a change but aren't sure where to start, I can help you explore the patterns that are holding you back & identify steps that can move you toward a life that feels joyfully and authentically YOURS. As a queer clinician with ADHD, I am committed to providing a space that feels safe & welcoming to all.
Welcome! I'm Brittany (she/her), a PMHNP working with teens and adults in Washington via televisit. I specialize in helping clients with trauma, mood swings, & relationship & identity issues. My clients often describe feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, numb, or out-of-control. If you know you need a change but aren't sure where to start, I can help you explore the patterns that are holding you back & identify steps that can move you toward a life that feels joyfully and authentically YOURS. As a queer clinician with ADHD, I am committed to providing a space that feels safe & welcoming to all.
Hi, thanks for stopping by I'm Fatima, I'm a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, in past 15 years I have served patients in medical and mental health facilities both inpatient and outpatient. I have in the past and currently am comfortable with treating patients that are struggling with complex medical and mental health conditions. I enjoy working with patients utilizing a collaborative approach in finding solutions for various mental health challenges/conditions. I am currently accepting new patients.
Hi, thanks for stopping by I'm Fatima, I'm a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, in past 15 years I have served patients in medical and mental health facilities both inpatient and outpatient. I have in the past and currently am comfortable with treating patients that are struggling with complex medical and mental health conditions. I enjoy working with patients utilizing a collaborative approach in finding solutions for various mental health challenges/conditions. I am currently accepting new patients.
I'm Kimberly Clayton, and I've dedicated over two decades to the medical field, accumulating experience in subacute care, long-term care, case management, clinical nursing direction, and wound care management. Recognizing the need for specialized training in mental health, I returned to school to become a PMHNP. My commitment is to offer high-quality care and improve the quality of life for my patients by taking a comprehensive approach to healthcare. I'm eager to meet you and help you overcome the challenges associated with mental health.
I'm Kimberly Clayton, and I've dedicated over two decades to the medical field, accumulating experience in subacute care, long-term care, case management, clinical nursing direction, and wound care management. Recognizing the need for specialized training in mental health, I returned to school to become a PMHNP. My commitment is to offer high-quality care and improve the quality of life for my patients by taking a comprehensive approach to healthcare. I'm eager to meet you and help you overcome the challenges associated with mental health.
Are you tired of being tired, depressed, anxious and feeling like nobody is listening? Are you willing to take ONE more chance to find a solution that WORKS? What do you have to lose? There are NEW treatment options I know you haven’t tried that can have you feeling better IN DAYS! Think you have ADHD? Want to be reevaluated using objective measures? Maybe you want to be evaluated appropriately the first time and save years of being misdiagnosed? Remember, optimizing your mental health is worthwhile, and I'm here to assist you throughout the journey!
Are you tired of being tired, depressed, anxious and feeling like nobody is listening? Are you willing to take ONE more chance to find a solution that WORKS? What do you have to lose? There are NEW treatment options I know you haven’t tried that can have you feeling better IN DAYS! Think you have ADHD? Want to be reevaluated using objective measures? Maybe you want to be evaluated appropriately the first time and save years of being misdiagnosed? Remember, optimizing your mental health is worthwhile, and I'm here to assist you throughout the journey!
Licensed in AZ, OR, and WA! Christina Wellman, DNP, PMHNP-BC, earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette and graduated with her doctorate in nursing practice at the University of Arizona. Christina completed her Doctorate Quality Improvement Project titled, “Standardized Suicide Screening with the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire in Integrated Health.” Christina has been practicing in mental health for over 10 years, serving both the pediatric and adult population.
Licensed in AZ, OR, and WA! Christina Wellman, DNP, PMHNP-BC, earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette and graduated with her doctorate in nursing practice at the University of Arizona. Christina completed her Doctorate Quality Improvement Project titled, “Standardized Suicide Screening with the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire in Integrated Health.” Christina has been practicing in mental health for over 10 years, serving both the pediatric and adult population.
My name is Kirsten Garza, and I am a PMHNP-BC. I treat a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I follow Carl Rogers's approach and hold every patient in unconditional positive regard. I approach mental health holistically focusing on the physical, mental, and spiritual goals of each individual. I believe in collaborating with each patient to ensure they are comfortable with treatment plans and goals.
My name is Kirsten Garza, and I am a PMHNP-BC. I treat a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I follow Carl Rogers's approach and hold every patient in unconditional positive regard. I approach mental health holistically focusing on the physical, mental, and spiritual goals of each individual. I believe in collaborating with each patient to ensure they are comfortable with treatment plans and goals.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, discouraged, or worried about your mental health medication management? You’re not alone! Believe me, poor medication management can cause anxiety and distress if not done right. But remember, effective medication management isn't just a science—it's an art that thrives on collaboration, expertise, and a deep understanding of your unique needs.
I’m so grateful that we've built a long-term therapeutic relationship, and I’ve seen incredible transformations in my clients, many of whom have reached new educational and professional heights, started families, and found joy in their careers.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, discouraged, or worried about your mental health medication management? You’re not alone! Believe me, poor medication management can cause anxiety and distress if not done right. But remember, effective medication management isn't just a science—it's an art that thrives on collaboration, expertise, and a deep understanding of your unique needs.
I’m so grateful that we've built a long-term therapeutic relationship, and I’ve seen incredible transformations in my clients, many of whom have reached new educational and professional heights, started families, and found joy in their careers.
I am passionate about supporting those who have dedicated their lives to service (of all types!). I am adept at working with the "givers" - people who are often over-extending to those around them. I am committed to creating a safe and judgment-free space for you to finally be the one that receives support. Whether you're a veteran navigating the challenges of post-service life, a healthcare provider managing pressures of the field, a mom juggling parenthood, or the friend who everyone turns to, I am here to partner with you to give YOU the support you deserve.
I am passionate about supporting those who have dedicated their lives to service (of all types!). I am adept at working with the "givers" - people who are often over-extending to those around them. I am committed to creating a safe and judgment-free space for you to finally be the one that receives support. Whether you're a veteran navigating the challenges of post-service life, a healthcare provider managing pressures of the field, a mom juggling parenthood, or the friend who everyone turns to, I am here to partner with you to give YOU the support you deserve.
My ideal client is ready for meaningful, lasting change in their mental health. You may be experiencing ongoing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, mood instability, or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy or medication before but still feel something is missing. You’re looking for thoughtful, collaborative care that goes beyond quick fixes and helps you understand what’s truly impacting your emotional well-being so you can regain balance and move forward with confidence..
My ideal client is ready for meaningful, lasting change in their mental health. You may be experiencing ongoing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, mood instability, or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy or medication before but still feel something is missing. You’re looking for thoughtful, collaborative care that goes beyond quick fixes and helps you understand what’s truly impacting your emotional well-being so you can regain balance and move forward with confidence..
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to patients across all stages of life. With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, I offer a holistic approach to mental health, integrating psychotherapy, medication management, and individualized treatment planning to support each patient's unique needs
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to patients across all stages of life. With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, I offer a holistic approach to mental health, integrating psychotherapy, medication management, and individualized treatment planning to support each patient's unique needs
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.