Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Spokane, WA

I am a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused care and integrative therapies. I utilize EMDR alongside other bottom-up approaches such as somatic and IFS-informed therapy. I am clinically trained in classical psychoanalysis, brief psychodynamic interventions, CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and will draw upon these frameworks when clinically relevant.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I have more than nine years of clinical experience across psychiatric care, correctional health, critical care, and medical-surgical nursing, which gives me a broad perspective when supporting clients with a wide range of mental health needs. I treat concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions. I believe every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.

Starla is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Washington who is passionate about partnering with individuals of all ages on their journey toward greater mental health wellness. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University with the goal of addressing the growing need for accessible, compassionate mental health services in her surrounding communities. Starla's services include initial psychiatric evaluations, follow-up psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. She treats clients 6 years and older. Starla specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and PTSD.

Hi, I’m Asajnae Mercadel, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. My background in nursing has given me a strong foundation in understanding both the physical and emotional aspects of patient care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and sleep-related concerns. I’m passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable being open and honest. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey.

People describe me as calm, warm, and supportive. Like a warm sweater that you can rely on to be there for you when you need it. To help you get to know me; I have a MA in Professional Mental Health Counseling, I tailor my approach to each person and show up with authenticity and promote collaboration. I believe the core of therapy lies in the bond between therapist and client. My methods blend EFT, DBT, CBT, and creative interventions, with a focus on social justice and multiculturalism. Which is a fancy way of saying I focus on emotions and relationships, creative ways to express emotions, and regulation skills that target bodily sensations, thoughts, and behaviors while taking into account your whole self. I am especially skillful in working with people with depression and relationship wounds, but I also have experience working with people who want to work on anxiety and emotional regulation and expression. I have a special interest in working with people who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities due to my lived experience as a part of these communities.

My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.

I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and mood disorders, and I welcome those seeking steady, thoughtful support through life’s challenges. With more than 17 years of nursing experience serving the community, I create a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, respected, and involved in your care. Together, we build a personalized plan that supports long-term wellness, balance, and a better quality of life. I want you to leave sessions feeling supported, understood, and hopeful. We begin there.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual online therapy in English and Spanish to young adults and adults throughout Washington State. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.

Before entering private practice, I worked at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and held a faculty appointment in Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals.