Anxiety Psychiatrists in Washington

I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment, emphasizing active listening, compassion, and respect. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where patients feel safe and empowered to speak openly without fear of judgment. My treatment process is holistic, considering physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors. I evaluate diet, physical activity, sleep habits, and thought patterns alongside medication needs. I prioritize using the lowest effective dose of medication to meet treatment goals while supporting the patient's overall well-being.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 26 years of experience treating adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and completed my residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

I provide a therapeutic medication management visit, which incorporates therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual patient's needs while adjusting medication doses. My goal is to help patients manage their symptoms while working towards, over time, uncovering the root causes. This comprehensive process helps to empower my patients and provides hope and acceptance of their psychiatric challenges. If indicated, I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and recommend that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and have completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine and completed my training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, followed by Tulane University School of Medicine, where I was a chief resident. I have worked in hospital systems, private practice, and most recently telemedicine.

When not practicing, I enjoy all things water, cooking, and spending time with my daughter and dog.

My practice is grounded in promoting well-being through a holistic lens that considers the whole person. I prioritize creating a collaborative relationship with every patient, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. I believe in the importance of open communication, mutual trust, and shared decision-making as the foundation for effective care. Patients can expect a supportive and respectful environment where their experiences are valued, and treatment is approached as a partnership.

In my work, I begin by exploring each patient's personal experiences and symptoms in depth, with the goal of understanding the whole picture of their health. I develop holistic treatment plans that integrate both medical and lifestyle considerations to support long-term wellness, and I strive to ensure that care is not only effective but also compassionate and individualized.

I earned my medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine and bring over 20 years of experience treating patients with chronic illnesses. In addition to my medical training, I hold a master's degree in Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation, which informs my focus on the connection between physical and mental health.

My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each patient's individuality. I combine evidence-based and personalized treatments that may include medication management, psychotherapy (ACT, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and supportive modalities), and holistic wellness approaches. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where patients can explore and grow in ways aligned with their values. I have a special interest in serving LGBTQIA+, kink/sex-positive, and non-monogamous communities.

In the initial sessions, I conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient's goals, values, history, and concerns. Together, we develop a tailored treatment plan that reflects the patient's unique needs, emphasizing shared decision-making and ongoing collaboration.

I earned my medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington, where I served as Outpatient Chief Resident and completed an area of distinction in psychotherapy. I also hold a Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University and am a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher trained in Rishikesh, India. I have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and psychiatric emergency settings.

My practice focuses on child and adolescent medication management. I typically offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, however, I may believe that additional therapy is needed and will ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I provide treatment plans that include holistic recommendations for diet, exercise, and educational and psychosocial/spiritual aspects of care. I am known for listening to and respecting patients' stories and walking them on a path of recovery and growth.

I am a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry and am double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. I received my medical degree from the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and my Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University. Prior to attending medical school, I practiced for 14 years in physical therapy with a specialization in children with developmental and neurological disabilities. I have held multiple positions in hospital and outpatient psychiatry, including community mental health, developmental and foster care settings, and medical director positions. I have also served as clinical faculty for both the Wright State Department of Psychiatry and the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. I have a passion for the education of medical students, residents, and patients.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry. My practice focuses primarily on medication management but often incorporates aspects of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies into my 30-minute follow-up visits. I also strongly believe in working in conjunction with therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I feel it is important to create strong therapeutic relationships with my patients in order to help them achieve their treatment goals.

I received my undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Spanish from Michigan State University. I then completed my medical education and a master's degree in medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University, and completed my adult psychiatry residency at the University of Washington. I have authored papers in medical education and LGBTQ advocacy.

I now live in Pennsylvania with my husband, Kevin, and three dogs: Taquito, Fergie, and Mimi. While I treat adults of all backgrounds, I have a particular interest in working with young adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals.

My approach is to treat primarily through psychotherapy and behavioral change, with medication management serving as an important (and often essential) adjuvant to optimizing mental health. My specialty is providing behaviorally oriented trauma-informed care, and I am experienced in managing a multitude of mental health conditions. I tend to have a very casual engagement style, so expect a frank but open conversation during our first meetings. Following that initial screening, anticipate a candid discussion about my approach to your condition and an initial treatment plan. Please feel free to bring up any questions or concerns at any time during this process, and note-taking is highly encouraged!

I am a board-certified psychiatrist and completed my training at the University of Washington, where I received additional certifications in Psychotherapy and Community Psychiatry. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I spent years serving the mental health needs of underserved communities as well as our Veteran population.

I focus on using my extensive medication knowledge to help treat an array of psychiatric disorders. Beyond medication management, I also work on a holistic approach to psychiatry, including working with the patient to get the proper therapy services when clinically indicated. During the initial interview, a thorough assessment is done, including any medical and psychiatric history, medications you may be currently taking, and supplements before any medication is dispensed. My interests include depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, transgender patients on hormone therapies and post-surgical transition. I also have an extensive interest in medical illnesses with a psychiatric component, such as cancer patients, transplant, HIV, and many others alike.

I am a board-certified Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I completed my residency at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, where I excelled in leadership and knowledge, becoming Chief Resident in just my third year at the busiest outpatient behavioral health clinic in New Jersey. Upon completion of my third year, I went on to become Chief Academic Resident of my program, which allowed me to impart my knowledge of psychiatry to younger psychiatrists in training. After completing my residency in General Psychiatry, I completed a fellowship in the prestigious Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, based primarily out of the Beth Israel location. During this fellowship I studied Consultation-liaison psychiatry, also known as psychosomatic medicine, an exciting subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on the care of patients with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions. Consultation-liaison psychiatry deals with the understanding and advancement of medical science, education, and the provision of healthcare for medically ill and complex patients.

My practice focuses on evidence-based treatments for psychiatric illness, utilizing a combination of medications and psychotherapy modalities best suited for each individual patient and their needs. My particular clinical focus is on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and behavioral addictions, as well as trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders. I offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Weekly hour-long psychotherapy may be available if indicated. Occasionally, I may believe that different therapies are also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. I received my medical education at the University of Washington in Seattle after completing undergraduate studies in psychology and later a post-baccalaureate at Boston University. After residency at the University of Chicago, where I specialized in addiction psychiatry and psychotherapy, I completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.

I work collaboratively with patients, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and informed. I emphasize psychoeducation to empower patients in their treatment journey and encourage open communication to build trust and partnership. I treat a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, in both children and adults. An initial assessment with me includes a thorough review of personal and medical history, identification of concerns, and the development of treatment goals. I often integrate supportive therapy with medication management to provide individualized, effective care that promotes both symptom relief and long-term well-being.

I completed my medical degree and adult psychiatry residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School's Cambridge Hospital. I am double board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. My career has included roles in inpatient and outpatient care, academic settings, consulting, and telepsychiatry across multiple states.

I am a psychiatrist interested in the mind-body connection in overall emotional and mental well-being. I have worked extensively with medically complex patients, including a special focus in psycho-oncology with cancer patients. I like to integrate therapy modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, mindfulness and meditation with medication management to optimize a patient's mental health.

I am double board-certified in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing for over 7 years. Before Talkiatry, I worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. I also worked as an Assistant Professor and was Director of Emergency Psychiatry at the University of Chicago. I have presented nationally at the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and written a book chapter about psycho-oncology.

I attended medical school at John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. I then completed an Adult Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, followed by a Consultation-Liaison fellowship at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Tamoria is a California native whose career has taken him around the country. As a medical student at Temple School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA he worked in a culturally diverse, urban community. He was Chief Resident at the “President’s Hospital” in Washington DC and spent the first part of his career serving as an active-duty Navy psychiatrist helping servicemembers and veterans. After the Navy, he returned west to WA whereas a Medical Director he led one of the state’s most successful behavioral health programs through COVID and into the telehealth revolution. Now he serves as Talkiatry’s first West Coast Chief leading and supporting psychiatrists across the western US.

Dr. Tamoria works with adults to diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and more. He uses a combination of medication management and psychotherapy treatment to help patients improve and thrive. He is well experienced in caring for patients with complex histories or co-morbid medical conditions.

In the first appointment with Dr. Tamoria he completes a comprehensive evaluation of mental health symptoms, medical history, social supports, and stressors. He works collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan that may include lab tests, managing medications, initiating psychotherapy, or referring to other specialists. Over time he builds on the patient’s strengths and resilience to lead to recovery.

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My approach to patient care combines evidence-based medicine while recognizing the individual factors that can influence well-being. I emphasize a holistic approach to mental health treatment using the biopsychosocial foundation. I have a special interest in Cultural Psychiatry and prioritize providing personalized and effective care to a diverse patient population.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who began my interest in Psychiatry while studying Psychobiology at UCLA. I completed my General Psychiatry residency at the University of Rochester.

My approach focuses on behavioral change, with medication management and supportive therapies serving as important (and often essential) adjuvants to optimizing mental health. I have additional training in Women's Mental Health, Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry, PTSD, and trauma-informed ADHD evaluation and treatment.

I completed additional training in Psychiatry at the University of Washington after working primarily in women's health, primary care, and military medicine as a Battalion Surgeon in the United States Army. Following my military service, I trained in Psychiatry and served the mental health needs of our Veteran population.

During your first meetings with me, you should expect a thorough evaluation of your clinical and social histories, as well as some introductory psychoeducation. Following that screening, anticipate a discussion about my approach to your condition and an initial treatment plan.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who strives to understand my patients' lived experiences and aspirations to develop supportive therapeutic relationships through empathetic listening, mutual trust, and respect. I collaboratively create individualized care plans that align with personal treatment goals in a safe and judgment-free environment.

After completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with a focus in psychology from the University of California, Merced, I earned my medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my General Psychiatry Residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in New York.

My clinical experience involves treating individuals of all age groups from diverse populations and socioeconomic backgrounds suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. I have provided care in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, emergency rooms, state facilities, and an inpatient chemical dependency center. I also performed pre-procedure psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord surgeries, and psychiatric consult liaison services on medical units, and I have clinical training in inpatient and outpatient neurology. My clinical experience incorporated treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy and interventional psychiatry, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Spravato. I integrate a wide array of psychotherapy as needed; however, my practice primarily focuses on medication management while utilizing referrals to therapists and providing collaborative care for optimal outcomes.

I practice a patient-centered approach to mental health care. I work collaboratively on goals of treatment, with a focus on medication management while incorporating supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I treat a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I majored in biology and neuroscience at Brandeis University, attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital.