Board certified

Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Body Image Issues

Medication/Psychiatry

18 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Susan accepts 22 insurers

Aetna

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Carelon

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage

Regence BlueShield Washington | BCBS

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$300

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About Susan

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults, and I value partnering with families to support long-term emotional wellness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, with a focus on helping clients build stability and improved daily functioning.

I hold a master’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga University. My approach integrates psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive care to help clients develop effective treatment plans. I emphasize education, empowerment, and practical strategies that support sustainable mental health progress.

I believe meaningful change is possible, even when things feel overwhelming. I strive to create a supportive space that encourages growth, gratitude, and resilience. If you are seeking guidance and medication support to move toward your wellness goals, I invite you to schedule an appointment so we can begin this journey together.

"I have an real understanding of losing family and how day by day we can turn the page to the next chapter by embracing loss and honoring our loved ones."

Get to know Susan

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

Psychiatric Provider

What types of clients do you work best with?

adolescents, adults

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish patients knew that good mental health is possible, you just got to be open minded to the possibilities.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Respectful consideration of who they are and where they want to be.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My own personal experience of applying yourself can open possibilities of getting better.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I find its important to understand each individual’s story and find ways to embrace those hardships to make life victorious.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBehavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Body Image Issues, Military / Veteran, LGBTQIA+, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Life Transition, Relationships, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, First Responders, Gambling, Mood Disorders, Neurodiversity, Obesity, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance, Thinking Disorders, Weight Loss, Gender Identity / Transgender, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Spirituality, Family Conflict, Parenting, Racial Identity, School Issues, Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

ApproachesChristian Counseling, Adlerian, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Coaching, Family / Marital, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Faith-Based Counseling, Multicultural