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Hometown NP

Telehealth Psychiatry in Washington

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners serving Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and all of Washington via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

All of Washington (WA) · 1 provider listed
Check availability in WA(708) 847-8688
Licensed inWashington (WA)
AppointmentsHIPAA-compliant video
First visit60–75 min evaluation
PrescriptionsSent electronically
Insurance plans3 accepted in WA
Self-pay rate$150/session

Can you see a psychiatrist online in Washington?

Yes — Washington residents can see a board-certified psychiatric provider online with Hometown NP. Our PMHNPs are licensed in Washington and provide telehealth psychiatric care — evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management — by secure video statewide, including Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver. Most major insurance plans are accepted; check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability.

Mental Health Care in Washington

Access gap in Washington: Washington State has seen a 40%+ increase in mental health crisis calls since 2019, dramatically outpacing growth in psychiatric capacity. Eastern Washington — particularly rural communities east of the Cascades — faces critical provider shortages.

Hometown NP bridges this gap by providing fully licensed, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medications via telehealth — legally, safely, and conveniently — to residents throughout Washington.

Whether you are in Seattle, a rural community, or anywhere in between, you can access board-certified psychiatric care from the comfort of home — via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability; most major insurance plans are accepted.

Conditions We Treat in Washington

AnxietyDepressionADHDBipolar DisorderPTSDOCDSchizophreniaPersonality DisordersAddictionInsomniaEating DisordersPostpartum DepressionPanic DisorderGriefBurnout

Washington Psychiatric Providers

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

PMHNP-BC

Accepting patients

Specializes in OCD, insomnia, and panic disorders.

5+ years experience · PMHNP-BC

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Insurance Accepted in Washington

AetnaCignaUnited Healthcare

Telehealth parity in Washington: Washington's telehealth parity statute (RCW § 48.43.735) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.

Self-pay rate: $150/session. We verify your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises.

How Telehealth Psychiatry Works in Washington

1

Check Availability Online

View current appointment options in the scheduling portal. No referral required.

2

Complete Your Intake

Fill out a brief health history form securely before your visit.

3

Meet Your PMHNP

60–75 min evaluation via HIPAA-compliant video from your home.

4

Start Your Care Plan

Review your diagnosis and treatment plan; prescriptions are provided if clinically appropriate.

Cities We Serve in Washington

SeattleSpokaneTacomaVancouverBellevueKentEverettRentonSpokane ValleyFederal WayYakimaKirklandBellinghamKennewickAuburnPascoMarysvilleRedmondSammamishLakewoodRichlandShorelineOlympiaLaceyBurien

+ all communities throughout Washington. Telehealth means no travel required — we serve every zip code in WA.

Telehealth Psychiatry in Neighboring States

Telehealth Psychiatry in IdahoTelehealth Psychiatry in Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions — Telehealth Psychiatry in Washington

Yes. Hometown NP's board-certified PMHNPs are fully licensed in Washington and provide telehealth psychiatric evaluation and medication management throughout the state — including Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and all surrounding areas. Check the scheduling portal for current appointment availability.

Yes. Telehealth psychiatric care is legal in Washington. All Hometown NP appointments take place via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Washington's telehealth parity statute (RCW § 48.43.735) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment.

Hometown NP accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare for telehealth psychiatric visits in Washington. Washington's telehealth parity statute (RCW § 48.43.735) requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth mental health services at parity with in-person services. Your standard mental health copay applies to your Hometown NP appointment. Self-pay rate is $150/session.

Hometown NP PMHNPs treat a full range of psychiatric conditions in Washington, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, postpartum depression, personality disorders, and more. View all 15 conditions we treat.

Book an appointment through our scheduling portal. Choose a Washington-licensed provider, complete your intake forms, and attend your 60–75 minute initial evaluation via secure video from your home. Prescriptions, if appropriate, are sent electronically to your pharmacy.

With insurance, your standard mental health copay or coinsurance applies to a Hometown NP telehealth visit under Washington's telehealth parity rules. Without insurance, the self-pay rate is $150 per session. We verify your benefits before your first appointment.

Yes. Hometown NP's Washington-licensed PMHNPs can prescribe most psychiatric medications electronically to your pharmacy after a video evaluation. Some controlled medications have additional federal and Washington requirements that your provider will discuss with you.

Washington patients can use the scheduling portal to view current initial-evaluation options. Book online, complete your intake, and meet your provider by secure video from home for a 60–75 minute first appointment.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Start Psychiatric Care in Washington Today

Board-certified PMHNPs licensed in Washington. Check current telehealth availability. Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and more accepted.

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