Anxiety Psychiatrists in Tacoma, WA
“Who do you resonate with?” That’s where Dr. Meyers begins—with curiosity. Both storyteller and physician, he pairs relational insights with the medical depth only an MD can provide. You get therapy and medication in one place—a one-stop shop for mental wellness—from an expert who understands neurobiology in relation to your symptoms and goals. “I focus on what’s meaningful to you,” says Dr. Meyers. Whether you’re craving joy, peace, stability or connection, he partners with you to make sense of your story—and rewrite it.
“Who do you resonate with?” That’s where Dr. Meyers begins—with curiosity. Both storyteller and physician, he pairs relational insights with the medical depth only an MD can provide. You get therapy and medication in one place—a one-stop shop for mental wellness—from an expert who understands neurobiology in relation to your symptoms and goals. “I focus on what’s meaningful to you,” says Dr. Meyers. Whether you’re craving joy, peace, stability or connection, he partners with you to make sense of your story—and rewrite it.
Daily life can become difficult when concentration fades, worries won’t ease, or shifting moods take over.
Dr. Shelia Jackson is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner who brings both expertise and compassion to her work. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education and Diabetes Education and is also certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). With this advanced training, she bridges medical knowledge and mental health expertise.
Daily life can become difficult when concentration fades, worries won’t ease, or shifting moods take over.
Dr. Shelia Jackson is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner who brings both expertise and compassion to her work. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education and Diabetes Education and is also certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). With this advanced training, she bridges medical knowledge and mental health expertise.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs.
I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. At Bonmente, I offer comprehensive evaluations and medication management via telepsychiatry. As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide a culturally sensitive, empathetic environment to help you feel validated and supported on your path to wellness.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, or a complex mood disorder, feeling that past treatments haven't fully addressed your needs.
I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. At Bonmente, I offer comprehensive evaluations and medication management via telepsychiatry. As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide a culturally sensitive, empathetic environment to help you feel validated and supported on your path to wellness.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals. I provide evidence-based psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals. I provide evidence-based psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
I specialize in managing medication treatments for OCD/ anxiety disorders, mood disorders, alcohol use disorder, and ADHD.
Services I offer include psychiatric evaluation to include ADHD evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with your therapist or other healthcare providers. Supportive therapy is integrated into each medication management session. My office is staffed with supportive staff that also assist with managing appointments, reminders, and insurance.
I specialize in managing medication treatments for OCD/ anxiety disorders, mood disorders, alcohol use disorder, and ADHD.
Services I offer include psychiatric evaluation to include ADHD evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with your therapist or other healthcare providers. Supportive therapy is integrated into each medication management session. My office is staffed with supportive staff that also assist with managing appointments, reminders, and insurance.
My practice focuses on medication management for ADD/ADHD, Depressive diosrders, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Sleep disorders, OCD, PTSD, Thought disorder, Bipolar disorder, and much more.
I am accepting NEW clients with same day appointments available. Also after-hours and weekends appointments available as well. In network with most major insurances in Washington State. Private pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients at any level they are without making them feel judged. During the initial session, i focus on patient-centered strategies and come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments. Most treatment plan involves medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
My practice focuses on medication management for ADD/ADHD, Depressive diosrders, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Sleep disorders, OCD, PTSD, Thought disorder, Bipolar disorder, and much more.
I am accepting NEW clients with same day appointments available. Also after-hours and weekends appointments available as well. In network with most major insurances in Washington State. Private pay rates made affordable. I value meeting my clients at any level they are without making them feel judged. During the initial session, i focus on patient-centered strategies and come up with a treatment plan that best suits your needs. The goal is to develop the best therapeutic relationship possible to ease any stress related to having appointments. Most treatment plan involves medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
Garrard treats a wide range of conditions— anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction—and specialize in severe mental illness, including bipolar spectrum illnesses and psychotic disorders.
Accepting new patients. Dr. Garrard is passionate about helping patients and their families living with mental illness. He takes a flexible, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach to patient care and recovery. Dr. Garrard strives to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. He provides patients with medical and therapeutic treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their own care.
Garrard treats a wide range of conditions— anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction—and specialize in severe mental illness, including bipolar spectrum illnesses and psychotic disorders.
Accepting new patients. Dr. Garrard is passionate about helping patients and their families living with mental illness. He takes a flexible, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach to patient care and recovery. Dr. Garrard strives to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. He provides patients with medical and therapeutic treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their own care.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
I work with clients who are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed inside—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief or trauma.
Kindly note: I do not prescribe benzodiazepines (such as Ativan or Valium) or sedative-hypnotic medications (such as Ambien or Lunesta). These medications can be helpful in specific short-term situations, but due to their potential for dependence and limited long-term benefit, I focus on safer, evidence-based alternatives to support lasting wellness.
I work with clients who are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed inside—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief or trauma.
Kindly note: I do not prescribe benzodiazepines (such as Ativan or Valium) or sedative-hypnotic medications (such as Ambien or Lunesta). These medications can be helpful in specific short-term situations, but due to their potential for dependence and limited long-term benefit, I focus on safer, evidence-based alternatives to support lasting wellness.
My practice focuses on medication management for ADD/ADHD, Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Sleep disorders, OCD, PTSD, Thought disorder, bipolar disorder, and much more.
My Name is Jacqueline Kimani. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I hold a master's degree in nursing from Walden University. I adhere to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics to provide compassionate and respectful care, advocate for patients' rights and well-being, and maintain confidentiality. Integrity, accountability, and ethical practice are foundational principles that guide my clinical decisions and interactions with my patients.
My practice focuses on medication management for ADD/ADHD, Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Sleep disorders, OCD, PTSD, Thought disorder, bipolar disorder, and much more.
My Name is Jacqueline Kimani. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I hold a master's degree in nursing from Walden University. I adhere to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics to provide compassionate and respectful care, advocate for patients' rights and well-being, and maintain confidentiality. Integrity, accountability, and ethical practice are foundational principles that guide my clinical decisions and interactions with my patients.
She has had traumatic experiences, starting with the death of her dad when she was 10 months old and the passing of her mom recently due to stage 4 cancer, so she has high interest in providing care to patients who have experienced trauma as well as associated anxiety and depression.
Deanette James specializes in providing mental health medication management to patients in need. She does not provide therapy-only sessions. Do you feel like no one understands you, as if every day is a struggle, like you're always there for everyone, but nobody's really there for you? Do you feel misunderstood, misbelieved, misjudged, at your wits end, and don't know what to do or who to turn to? Are you fighting to find the energy to keep going? If you want someone who will listen to and empathize with you, who will help guide you towards meeting your emotional and mental health goals then you have come to the right place.
She has had traumatic experiences, starting with the death of her dad when she was 10 months old and the passing of her mom recently due to stage 4 cancer, so she has high interest in providing care to patients who have experienced trauma as well as associated anxiety and depression.
Deanette James specializes in providing mental health medication management to patients in need. She does not provide therapy-only sessions. Do you feel like no one understands you, as if every day is a struggle, like you're always there for everyone, but nobody's really there for you? Do you feel misunderstood, misbelieved, misjudged, at your wits end, and don't know what to do or who to turn to? Are you fighting to find the energy to keep going? If you want someone who will listen to and empathize with you, who will help guide you towards meeting your emotional and mental health goals then you have come to the right place.
At LifeStance Health, he works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, supporting those navigating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Matthew has a strong clinical focus on helping individuals manage complex mood and behavioral concerns, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and sleep disorders. He understands how these challenges can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life, and he is committed to delivering care that is both practical and compassionate.
At LifeStance Health, he works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, supporting those navigating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Matthew has a strong clinical focus on helping individuals manage complex mood and behavioral concerns, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and sleep disorders. He understands how these challenges can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life, and he is committed to delivering care that is both practical and compassionate.
My approach is compassionate and patient-centered, allowing individuals to openly share their thoughts and emotions without fear of criticism.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing diagnostic services, medication management, and psychotherapy for individuals aged six and older. With over 20 years of experience in psychiatric care, I offer telehealth services in Washington. I believe in the combined effectiveness of therapy and medication management to optimize outcomes, working collaboratively with my patients to develop personalized care plans.
My approach is compassionate and patient-centered, allowing individuals to openly share their thoughts and emotions without fear of criticism.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing diagnostic services, medication management, and psychotherapy for individuals aged six and older. With over 20 years of experience in psychiatric care, I offer telehealth services in Washington. I believe in the combined effectiveness of therapy and medication management to optimize outcomes, working collaboratively with my patients to develop personalized care plans.
I offer medication management and brief supportive therapy for clients facing challenges not limited to ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia, Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and more.
I help clients reconnect with themselves by creating space for understanding and real change. I provide holistic, patient- and family-centered psychiatric care with the goal of improving patient quality of life.
I offer medication management and brief supportive therapy for clients facing challenges not limited to ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia, Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and more.
I help clients reconnect with themselves by creating space for understanding and real change. I provide holistic, patient- and family-centered psychiatric care with the goal of improving patient quality of life.
At Peaceful Mind Psychiatric, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, life transitions, and other mental health challenges that may be impacting their daily lives, relationships, or work.
At Peaceful Mind Psychiatric, I provide personalized medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. I work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans that promote symptom relief, improved functioning, and emotional well-being.
At Peaceful Mind Psychiatric, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, life transitions, and other mental health challenges that may be impacting their daily lives, relationships, or work.
At Peaceful Mind Psychiatric, I provide personalized medication management for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. I work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans that promote symptom relief, improved functioning, and emotional well-being.
In my role as PMHNP-BC, I am trained in the treatment of psychiatric illness of individuals across the lifespan (age 6-65), especially those with adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders and trauma-related disorders.
Understanding the biological nature of psychiatric illnesses, my clinical approach to mental health is a combination of both medical (medication management) and psychotherapeutic (supportive therapy if appropriate). I am passionate about providing safe, holistic, nonjudgemental, comprehensive, individualized evidence-based psychiatric care to each client.
In my role as PMHNP-BC, I am trained in the treatment of psychiatric illness of individuals across the lifespan (age 6-65), especially those with adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders and trauma-related disorders.
Understanding the biological nature of psychiatric illnesses, my clinical approach to mental health is a combination of both medical (medication management) and psychotherapeutic (supportive therapy if appropriate). I am passionate about providing safe, holistic, nonjudgemental, comprehensive, individualized evidence-based psychiatric care to each client.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders?
What should you expect? I provide holistic medication treatment that goes well beyond traditional psychiatry. I help you overcome your symptoms to restore mental and physical balance with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. You will feel more focused, calm, and balanced. Living fully on your terms becomes the norm. You see life happening for you, not to you.
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FAQ - Anxiety Psychiatrists
When should you consider seeing a psychiatrist for anxiety?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can develop at any point across the lifespan and may present in various forms, such as social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). While occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, in some cases it can become so overwhelming that it interferes with a person’s ability to function effectively at work, maintain healthy relationships, or carry out everyday responsibilities. In such instances, seeking support from a psychiatrist who is familiar with the complexities of anxiety can be an important step toward reducing symptoms.
What to expect during anxiety treatment?
At the beginning of treatment, psychiatrists generally conduct an assessment or evaluation to better understand a client's symptoms, medical history, and specific needs. This assessment helps them determine the most appropriate course of action, which may include therapy, medication, or a combination of both. In the case of anxiety, psychiatrists often recommend evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, exposure therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—all of which have been shown to be effective in helping individuals reduce anxiety and develop healthier coping strategies. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists typically meet with clients on a regular basis to monitor their response to medications and therapeutic interventions, making adjustments when necessary to ensure that the treatment remains effective and aligned with the client’s goals. In many cases, they collaborate closely with other mental health professionals, such as psychotherapists or social workers. While the length of treatment varies from person to person, many individuals attend weekly sessions over the course of several months, which allows time for medications to take full effect. For others, shorter-term therapy may be sufficient, depending on the nature and severity of their anxiety symptoms.
How to find a psychiatrist for anxiety?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in anxiety and related conditions, and it allows users to filter results based on treatment focus, insurance, cost, and provider background. Because anxiety is so prevalent, most psychiatrists have experience in diagnosing and treating it. However, when searching for a provider, it is often helpful to ask about their specific experience with anxiety and to inquire about their general approach to treatment. It is also important to confirm whether the psychiatrist accepts your insurance or whether their out-of-pocket costs are manageable for you. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.