Female Psychiatrists in Richland, WA
Cady Laws is establishing a psychiatric practice that leverages her extensive background in women's health and nursing. With a decade of experience as a Labor and Delivery RN and 14 years as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her focus on psychiatric care for women including pregnancy and postpartum care. She will also provide psychiatric care for children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, ensuring that young individuals receive the necessary support for their mental health needs. Lastly, she will provide care to women up to age 65 both for mental and women's health.
Cady Laws is establishing a psychiatric practice that leverages her extensive background in women's health and nursing. With a decade of experience as a Labor and Delivery RN and 14 years as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her focus on psychiatric care for women including pregnancy and postpartum care. She will also provide psychiatric care for children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, ensuring that young individuals receive the necessary support for their mental health needs. Lastly, she will provide care to women up to age 65 both for mental and women's 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.
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.
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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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or emotionally drained—and wondering if medication could help you feel more like yourself again? I specialize in psychiatric medication management for navigating ADHD, depression, and anxiety from childhood through older adulthood. Neurodivergent-affirming psychiatric care provided which means your differences are respected. My goal is to support functioning, emotional regulation, and quality of life without trying to change who you are.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, or emotionally drained—and wondering if medication could help you feel more like yourself again? I specialize in psychiatric medication management for navigating ADHD, depression, and anxiety from childhood through older adulthood. Neurodivergent-affirming psychiatric care provided which means your differences are respected. My goal is to support functioning, emotional regulation, and quality of life without trying to change who you are.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood swings or other mental health issues . You want clarity, stability, and peace of mind, but despite your best efforts, you’re not where you want to be. You’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable care that respects your experience and helps you feel understood, not judged. My ideal clients are those who are ready for support and motivated to improve their mental and emotional well-being through expert, personalized care.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood swings or other mental health issues . You want clarity, stability, and peace of mind, but despite your best efforts, you’re not where you want to be. You’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable care that respects your experience and helps you feel understood, not judged. My ideal clients are those who are ready for support and motivated to improve their mental and emotional well-being through expert, personalized care.
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!
My ideal client is navigating the challenges of adulthood, dealing with anxiety, depression, changes in mood, inattention or focus, and transitions in life. They seek support in balancing responsibilities, managing stress, or gaining confidence in their decisions. I offer a unique blend of medication management and psychotherapeutic expertise, creating a non-judgmental space to explore their needs. Through a collaborative approach, I provide practical strategies, medication management and therapy to foster self-awareness, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
My ideal client is navigating the challenges of adulthood, dealing with anxiety, depression, changes in mood, inattention or focus, and transitions in life. They seek support in balancing responsibilities, managing stress, or gaining confidence in their decisions. I offer a unique blend of medication management and psychotherapeutic expertise, creating a non-judgmental space to explore their needs. Through a collaborative approach, I provide practical strategies, medication management and therapy to foster self-awareness, resilience, and lasting personal growth.
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
Do you feel overwhelmed by life, struggling with depression, anxiety, or ADHD? If emotional challenges, mood disorders, substance use, or weight challenges are affecting your daily life, I want to help! I create a safe, supportive environment for those missing deadlines, withdrawing socially, or using substances to cope. My approach starts with building a strong therapeutic rapport, then integrates evidence-based practices with a client-centered philosophy, aiming for comprehensive well-being.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life, struggling with depression, anxiety, or ADHD? If emotional challenges, mood disorders, substance use, or weight challenges are affecting your daily life, I want to help! I create a safe, supportive environment for those missing deadlines, withdrawing socially, or using substances to cope. My approach starts with building a strong therapeutic rapport, then integrates evidence-based practices with a client-centered philosophy, aiming for comprehensive well-being.
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.
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.
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.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and holistic mental health care. I support individuals facing emotional challenges, helping them improve daily functioning and overall well-being. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and create a balanced, meaningful life tailored to their unique needs.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and holistic mental health care. I support individuals facing emotional challenges, helping them improve daily functioning and overall well-being. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and create a balanced, meaningful life tailored to their unique needs.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or exhausted trying to manage work, school, relationships, and daily responsibilities. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and other mental health concerns. Through individualized, evidence-based care, I help clients improve balance, focus, resilience, and daily functioning so they can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional well-being.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or exhausted trying to manage work, school, relationships, and daily responsibilities. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and other mental health concerns. Through individualized, evidence-based care, I help clients improve balance, focus, resilience, and daily functioning so they can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional well-being.
Welcome to my portal... Underdogs, misfits, and outcasts, come on in. I've specialized in working with adults, from older teens up to people in late-stage life. Diagnostically, I'm especially familiar with the mood disorder spectrum, psychotic conditions (or what may have been mislabeled as such), and broadly, intense experiences or patterns that have not been easy to define. I have additional interest in sleep disorders and chronic pain or disability, and their interplay with mental health. I’m growing a knowledge base and therapeutic tools for personality and dissociative disorders, as I believe they're far too overlooked.
Welcome to my portal... Underdogs, misfits, and outcasts, come on in. I've specialized in working with adults, from older teens up to people in late-stage life. Diagnostically, I'm especially familiar with the mood disorder spectrum, psychotic conditions (or what may have been mislabeled as such), and broadly, intense experiences or patterns that have not been easy to define. I have additional interest in sleep disorders and chronic pain or disability, and their interplay with mental health. I’m growing a knowledge base and therapeutic tools for personality and dissociative disorders, as I believe they're far too overlooked.
I help high-achieving, high-functioning women find balance through an integrative approach. With specialized training in reproductive psychiatry, I focus on women’s mental health and wellness across PMS/PMDD, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as general anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you feel more like yourself with care that honors your preferences and is aligned with your needs.
I help high-achieving, high-functioning women find balance through an integrative approach. With specialized training in reproductive psychiatry, I focus on women’s mental health and wellness across PMS/PMDD, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as general anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you feel more like yourself with care that honors your preferences and is aligned with your needs.
Alexis Ali MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Osborne Psychiatry and Wellness. Alexis has over 4 years experience working in outpatient mental health. Her background includes medication management, as well as providing TMS and Spravato services for treatment resistant depression. She specializes in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, autism, and PTSD. She strives to foster collaboration with her patients, and helps to support them in the medical decisions that are made in the course of their treatment.
Alexis Ali MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Osborne Psychiatry and Wellness. Alexis has over 4 years experience working in outpatient mental health. Her background includes medication management, as well as providing TMS and Spravato services for treatment resistant depression. She specializes in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, autism, and PTSD. She strives to foster collaboration with her patients, and helps to support them in the medical decisions that are made in the course of their treatment.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
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Mental Health For All is a diverse group of mental health professionals serving Washington and Oregon through telehealth visits. Our mental health professionals see children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in a multitude of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorder, behavioral, schizophrenia, eating disorders, , and personality disorders and learning issues including ADHD.
Mental Health For All is a diverse group of mental health professionals serving Washington and Oregon through telehealth visits. Our mental health professionals see children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in a multitude of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorder, behavioral, schizophrenia, eating disorders, , and personality disorders and learning issues including ADHD.
My name is Dorothy Burrell, and I am a dual-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in psychiatry and family medicine. South University awarded me a Master of Science in Nursing with honors and a family medicine specialty. I completed my post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Norwich University. I hold national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am currently licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
My name is Dorothy Burrell, and I am a dual-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in psychiatry and family medicine. South University awarded me a Master of Science in Nursing with honors and a family medicine specialty. I completed my post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Norwich University. I hold national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am currently licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
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.
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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.