LifeWise Psychiatrists in Tacoma, WA
I am in-network for BCBS Plans, Healthcare Management Administration (HMA), Lifewise, Molina, Premera, Regence and Regence Group Administration (RGA).
I treat the full range of psychiatric conditions from anxiety and depression to ADHD and dementia. I am very interested in helping people improve their lives. Certain situations may benefit from the use of psychotropic medications. Other times, psychotherapy is recommended and often a combination of the two is the best treatment approach.
I am in-network for BCBS Plans, Healthcare Management Administration (HMA), Lifewise, Molina, Premera, Regence and Regence Group Administration (RGA).
I treat the full range of psychiatric conditions from anxiety and depression to ADHD and dementia. I am very interested in helping people improve their lives. Certain situations may benefit from the use of psychotropic medications. Other times, psychotherapy is recommended and often a combination of the two is the best treatment approach.
I am passionate about providing empathetic and holistic mental healthcare, centered on each person’s specific needs. Through medication management, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and engaged listening, I am happy to offer an array of solutions in a team-based approach. My goal is to empower individuals to embrace their unique gifts and help them become the best version of themselves.
I am passionate about providing empathetic and holistic mental healthcare, centered on each person’s specific needs. Through medication management, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and engaged listening, I am happy to offer an array of solutions in a team-based approach. My goal is to empower individuals to embrace their unique gifts and help them become the best version of themselves.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My practice consists of medication management and psychotherapy. I provide integrative mental health and psychiatric care by utilizing a collaborative and holistic approach. In my practice I incorporate natural remedies (nutrition, supplements, etc.) to compliment traditional treatments. I have great respect for the individual’s innate healing power through mind and body connections. I work in a scientific and holistic way to alleviate the intertwined connection between mind and body like chronic fatigue, pain or other mystery illness affecting one’s mental health.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My practice consists of medication management and psychotherapy. I provide integrative mental health and psychiatric care by utilizing a collaborative and holistic approach. In my practice I incorporate natural remedies (nutrition, supplements, etc.) to compliment traditional treatments. I have great respect for the individual’s innate healing power through mind and body connections. I work in a scientific and holistic way to alleviate the intertwined connection between mind and body like chronic fatigue, pain or other mystery illness affecting one’s mental health.
Al Jerome (AJ) is a dual board-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult psychiatric medication management. He also offers Medical Weight loss and Nutritional Psychiatry services. He received his Doctoral degree and post-graduate psychiatric mental health certificate at Duke University. He utilizes a holistic, collaborative, and integrative approach to provide personalized, evidence-based, and non-judgmental psychiatric care. AJ highly values a therapeutic provider-client relationship built in trust, respect, and empathy.
Al Jerome (AJ) is a dual board-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult psychiatric medication management. He also offers Medical Weight loss and Nutritional Psychiatry services. He received his Doctoral degree and post-graduate psychiatric mental health certificate at Duke University. He utilizes a holistic, collaborative, and integrative approach to provide personalized, evidence-based, and non-judgmental psychiatric care. AJ highly values a therapeutic provider-client relationship built in trust, respect, and empathy.
Hi, my name is Meghan McFarland and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. If you are tired of having prescribers not listen, I'm the type of prescriber who will take time to get to know you and your history, then help make medication decisions while supporting you along the way. I enjoy supporting clients with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I work best with clients who are engaged in treatment both inside and outside of session(s).
Hi, my name is Meghan McFarland and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. If you are tired of having prescribers not listen, I'm the type of prescriber who will take time to get to know you and your history, then help make medication decisions while supporting you along the way. I enjoy supporting clients with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I work best with clients who are engaged in treatment both inside and outside of session(s).
Life brings challenges that can affect focus, mood, and peace of mind. Nurse Practitioner Adekemi Alagbe understands how difficult it can be to carry these struggles alone. She works with clients experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and sleep difficulties, creating a space where they can feel supported and not judged.
Life brings challenges that can affect focus, mood, and peace of mind. Nurse Practitioner Adekemi Alagbe understands how difficult it can be to carry these struggles alone. She works with clients experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and sleep difficulties, creating a space where they can feel supported and not judged.
Do you find yourself carrying the weight of loss or reliving experiences that leave you on edge? Maybe the grief of losing a loved one, friend, or partner makes even simple days feel unbearably heavy. Perhaps flashbacks, sleepless nights, constant worry, guilt, or emotional numbness have become part of your routine. You might feel isolated, stuck, or like life has moved on while you remain trapped in the pain. Healing can feel impossible when every day is a struggle to just keep going.
Do you find yourself carrying the weight of loss or reliving experiences that leave you on edge? Maybe the grief of losing a loved one, friend, or partner makes even simple days feel unbearably heavy. Perhaps flashbacks, sleepless nights, constant worry, guilt, or emotional numbness have become part of your routine. You might feel isolated, stuck, or like life has moved on while you remain trapped in the pain. Healing can feel impossible when every day is a struggle to just keep going.
ADHD screening available, no waiting; in-person option available; new patient seen same week.
Nurse Practitioner Olivia provides medication management and supportive therapy for individuals experiencing ADHD, depression, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and related challenges. Her goal is to help guide you toward healing and stability. Olivia has 6 years of experience in medical practice.
ADHD screening available, no waiting; in-person option available; new patient seen same week.
Nurse Practitioner Olivia provides medication management and supportive therapy for individuals experiencing ADHD, depression, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and related challenges. Her goal is to help guide you toward healing and stability. Olivia has 6 years of experience in medical practice.
New patients are Welcome and seen within a week!
Dr. Andrietta Barnett has worked with individuals and families to improve both their mental and physical well-being. She is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, blending her extensive medical background with a compassionate, client-focused style of care.
Dr. Barnett provides treatment for adolescents and adults, ages 13 to 65, who may be living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia, or other mood disorders.
New patients are Welcome and seen within a week!
Dr. Andrietta Barnett has worked with individuals and families to improve both their mental and physical well-being. She is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, blending her extensive medical background with a compassionate, client-focused style of care.
Dr. Barnett provides treatment for adolescents and adults, ages 13 to 65, who may be living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia, or other mood disorders.
Untreated or under-treated mental health challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression can deeply affect every aspect of life—straining relationships, disrupting routines, and limiting your potential. These struggles don’t have to define you. With the right support, you can regain control, find balance, and rediscover your best self. Together, we can work toward achieving your goals and building a brighter future.
Untreated or under-treated mental health challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression can deeply affect every aspect of life—straining relationships, disrupting routines, and limiting your potential. These struggles don’t have to define you. With the right support, you can regain control, find balance, and rediscover your best self. Together, we can work toward achieving your goals and building a brighter future.
Brightside Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98418
As a Doctorally prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience serving individuals and families in healthcare, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare, and I specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, and ADHD. I address my patients' concerns in a non-judgmental, therapeutic manner to ensure holistic care. I also enjoy conducting research to explore more effective healthcare options for my patients.
As a Doctorally prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience serving individuals and families in healthcare, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare, and I specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, and ADHD. I address my patients' concerns in a non-judgmental, therapeutic manner to ensure holistic care. I also enjoy conducting research to explore more effective healthcare options for my patients.
I work with clients who are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed inside—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief or trauma. I specialize in working with Black women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+. I blend clinical expertise—diagnosis, medication management—with down-to-earth holistic care, including expressive art therapy, and other mind-body tools. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. Whether we’re working one-on-one or in a group, I help clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
I work with clients who are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed inside—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief or trauma. I specialize in working with Black women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+. I blend clinical expertise—diagnosis, medication management—with down-to-earth holistic care, including expressive art therapy, and other mind-body tools. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. Whether we’re working one-on-one or in a group, I help clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
I am a nationally board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in Washington state. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University with a specialization in psychiatry and mental health. Prior to this, I received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Governors University. I have been in healthcare since 1998, transitioning to mental health in 2016. I have worked with adult and adolescent populations in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings. My experience includes diagnosis, treatment planning, stabilization, and management of new and established mental health conditions.
I am a nationally board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in Washington state. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University with a specialization in psychiatry and mental health. Prior to this, I received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Governors University. I have been in healthcare since 1998, transitioning to mental health in 2016. I have worked with adult and adolescent populations in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings. My experience includes diagnosis, treatment planning, stabilization, and management of new and established mental health conditions.
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. I have practiced with diverse populations across a variety of settings including: Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Eating disorder, School-Based Psychiatry Program and Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Outpatient settings.
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. I have practiced with diverse populations across a variety of settings including: Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Eating disorder, School-Based Psychiatry Program and Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Outpatient settings.
ADHD Testing available: New patients seen within a week. Everyone deserves to feel steady, understood, and in control of their life — but sometimes anxiety, mood changes, or difficulty focusing can make that feel out of reach. My goal is to help you reconnect with a sense of calm and direction, even when things feel messy or uncertain. I see patients ages 10-65
ADHD Testing available: New patients seen within a week. Everyone deserves to feel steady, understood, and in control of their life — but sometimes anxiety, mood changes, or difficulty focusing can make that feel out of reach. My goal is to help you reconnect with a sense of calm and direction, even when things feel messy or uncertain. I see patients ages 10-65
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.
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.
Dual Board-Certified NP Accepting New Adult Patients.
Struggling with ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, men's mental health, or cognitive decline? As a Dual Board-Certified Psychiatric & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, I offer integrative, whole-person mental health care that connects mind and body.
Together, we’ll build a tailored plan to: • Boost focus, organization, and daily productivity • Reduce stress, overwhelm, and racing thoughts • Stabilize mood and optimize overall well-being
Take control of your health today - call or click to schedule your intake.
Dual Board-Certified NP Accepting New Adult Patients.
Struggling with ADHD, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, men's mental health, or cognitive decline? As a Dual Board-Certified Psychiatric & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, I offer integrative, whole-person mental health care that connects mind and body.
Together, we’ll build a tailored plan to: • Boost focus, organization, and daily productivity • Reduce stress, overwhelm, and racing thoughts • Stabilize mood and optimize overall well-being
Take control of your health today - call or click to schedule your intake.
Navigating depression, whether postpartum or ongoing, generalized anxiety disorder, or bipolar disorder, can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may find yourself struggling with low energy, persistent worry, or difficulty managing emotional highs and lows. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels balanced and authentic to you.
Navigating depression, whether postpartum or ongoing, generalized anxiety disorder, or bipolar disorder, can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may find yourself struggling with low energy, persistent worry, or difficulty managing emotional highs and lows. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels balanced and authentic to you.
ADHD screening available, no waiting; in-person option available; new patient seen same week.
I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of medical Practice experience, and I am here to help you take charge of your mental health. 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.
ADHD screening available, no waiting; in-person option available; new patient seen same week.
I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of medical Practice experience, and I am here to help you take charge of your mental health. 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.
Dr. Grace Amah is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She provides both medication management and supportive therapy to clients experiencing ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and related conditions. Her passion is helping people move through life’s challenges with compassionate care and evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Grace Amah is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She provides both medication management and supportive therapy to clients experiencing ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and related conditions. Her passion is helping people move through life’s challenges with compassionate care and evidence-based treatment.
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