Independent psychiatric consultation in Washington

Independent psychiatric consultation in Washington

Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Washington

Independent psychiatric consultation via secure telepsychiatry throughout Washington

Structured around diagnostic clarification, second opinions, complex case review, and longitudinal physician-directed care

Why Patients Choose Verigrate

Clinical indications for independent consultation

ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

Diagnostic Clarification & Treatment Complexity

Psychiatric Medication Tapering

Psychiatric Consultation

Why Patients Choose Verigrate

Clinical indications for independent consultation

ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

Diagnostic Clarification & Treatment Complexity

Psychiatric Medication Tapering

Psychiatric Consultation

Who This Consultation is Designed For

Clinical indications for independent consultation

ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

Diagnostic Clarification & Treatment Complexity

Psychiatric Medication Tapering

Psychiatric Consultation

Clinical Areas of Consultation

Psychiatric Second Opinion

Independent consultation when diagnostic formulation or treatment direction warrants careful reconsideration

Complex Case Consultation

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation integrating longitudinal history, prior treatment response, laboratory assessment, and genomic analysis when clinically indicated.

Medication Review & Deprescribing

Deliberate evaluation of indication, duration, benefit, and risk — including reduction or discontinuation when indicated.

Substance Use & Addiction Medicine

Comprehensive evaluation of substance use patterns, psychiatric comorbidity, and treatment planning when clinically indicated.

Integrated Medical Evaluation

Assessment of endocrine, inflammatory, metabolic, sleep, and nutritional contributors relevant to psychiatric presentation.

Psychiatric Medication Tapering in Washington

Psychiatric medication tapering is considered when it is clinically appropriate—not assumed. Consultation begins with careful review of diagnosis, treatment response, medication history, previous withdrawal experiences, current evidence, and the patient's goals before individualized recommendations are made.

Representative psychiatric medication classes reviewed during consultation include, but are not limited to:

  • Antidepressants

    Includes SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), serotonin modulators, norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs), and other atypical antidepressants:

    escitalopram (Lexapro), sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), fluvoxamine (Luvox), vilazodone (Viibryd), venlafaxine (Effexor XR), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta), levomilnacipran (Fetzima), bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR), mirtazapine (Remeron), trazodone (Desyrel), vortioxetine (Trintellix), amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), clomipramine (Anafranil), doxepin (Silenor, Sinequan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), isocarboxazid (Marplan), and selegiline transdermal (Emsam).


  • Benzodiazepines

    alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), oxazepam (Serax), temazepam (Restoril), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), and triazolam (Halcion).


  • Hypnotic and sleep medications

    Includes orexin receptor antagonists, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, and other prescription sleep medications:

    zolpidem (Ambien), eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata), doxepin (Silenor), ramelteon (Rozerem), suvorexant (Belsomra), lemborexant (Dayvigo), and daridorexant (Quviviq).


  • ADHD medications

    Includes stimulant and non-stimulant medications:

    lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall IR, Adderall XR), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate CD, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Quillivant XR, QuilliChew ER), dexmethylphenidate (Focalin), atomoxetine (Strattera), guanfacine extended-release (Intuniv), clonidine extended-release (Kapvay), and viloxazine extended-release (Qelbree).


  • Antipsychotic medications

    aripiprazole (Abilify), brexpiprazole (Rexulti), cariprazine (Vraylar), lumateperone (Caplyta), quetiapine (Seroquel), olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal), paliperidone (Invega), ziprasidone (Geodon), lurasidone (Latuda), asenapine (Saphris), iloperidone (Fanapt), clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), perphenazine (Trilafon), fluphenazine (Prolixin), loxapine (Loxitane), and thiothixene (Navane).


  • Mood stabilizers

    lithium (Lithobid), lamotrigine (Lamictal), divalproex/valproate (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and oxcarbazepine (Trileptal).


  • Anxiolytic and adjunctive psychiatric medications

    buspirone (BuSpar), hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax), clonidine (Catapres), propranolol (Inderal), prazosin (Minipress), gabapentin (Neurontin), and pregabalin (Lyrica).


  • Medications for opioid use disorder

    buprenorphine (Subutex), buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), buprenorphine extended-release (Sublocade, Brixadi), and naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol).


  • Medications for alcohol use disorder

    Naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol), acamprosate (Campral), and disulfiram (Antabuse).

Our consultation begins with the person, not the medication. Recommendations are individualized based on diagnosis, treatment response, medication history, previous withdrawal experiences, medical history, current evidence, and the patient's goals. Consultation may conclude that continued treatment, medication optimization, transition to an alternative medication, or individualized tapering is the most appropriate course.

Telepsychiatry in Washington

Consultations are conducted via secure video with individuals physically located in Arizona at the time of the visit, in accordance with state licensure requirements.

Care is available statewide, including Spokane, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and surrounding communities, with an emphasis on structured evaluation, diagnostic precision, and continuity of physician-directed care.

FAQ

Practice Structure

Is this a private-pay psychiatric practice?

What does an initial psychiatric consultation involve?

Is telepsychiatry available statewide?

Are psychiatric second opinions and medication tapering offered?

Who may not be well served by this model of care?

FAQ

Practice Structure

Is this a private-pay psychiatric practice?

What does an initial psychiatric consultation involve?

Is telepsychiatry available statewide?

Are psychiatric second opinions and medication tapering offered?

Who may not be well served by this model of care?

FAQ

Practice Structure

Is this a private-pay psychiatric practice?

What does an initial psychiatric consultation involve?

Is telepsychiatry available statewide?

Are psychiatric second opinions and medication tapering offered?

Who may not be well served by this model of care?

Independent psychiatric consultation grounded in diagnostic clarity and longitudinal continuity

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