# Telehealth psychiatric care in Federal Way, WA > Progressive Pathways Psychiatry brings psychiatric care by secure video to Federal Way, Auburn and Des Moines, with appointments for teenagers from 13 and for adults that do not depend on a trip into Seattle. **Source:** https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/federal-way **Practice:** Progressive Pathways Psychiatry, 201 Amanda Ln, Unit 100, Waxahachie, TX 75165 **Phone:** (469) 523-2646 **Medically reviewed by:** Stacy Edosonmwan, PMHNP-BC, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner **Last reviewed:** November 4, 2026 ## Quick answer People in Federal Way aged 13 and up can have psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-ups with Progressive Pathways Psychiatry by secure video. The provider is a nurse practitioner licensed in Washington. Visits happen from home or another private place in the state, which keeps appointments close to school, work and family. ## Care for Federal Way residents South King County does not have the same access to care as Seattle. The federal government designates a low-income mental health professional shortage area covering the Auburn and Federal Way service area, and a separate one for SeaTac and Tukwila nearby. For families here, the nearest open psychiatric appointment can mean a drive north on I-5 at rush hour. A video visit keeps care in the neighborhood: an evaluation from the living room and follow-ups after school. ## Teenagers and the pressure of school Teenage years bring real stress, and it is not always easy to tell a hard semester from something that needs care. Signs worth a closer look include weeks of low mood, pulling away from friends, sleep that has come apart, or dread about school strong enough to keep a teen home. A first visit listens carefully, then explains what is going on in plain language. When the problem is [social anxiety](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/anxiety-disorders-treatment/social-anxiety-disorders), it often improves quickly once it is named and treated. ## Panic that feels like an emergency A first panic attack often ends in an emergency room, because a pounding heart and trouble breathing feel like something physical. When tests come back clear and the attacks keep coming, [panic disorder](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/anxiety-disorders-treatment/panic-disorders) is a common answer, and treatment helps most people feel in control again. ## Washington care at a glance - **Video visits only.** There is no Washington office. You need to be physically in Washington State at the time of each video visit. - **Ages:** 13 and up. - **Insurance in Washington:** in network with Aetna, Meritain Health and Evernorth. Call (469) 523-2646 to check other plans. - **Prescribing:** controlled substances are not prescribed in Washington (no stimulants, no benzodiazepines). - **Hours:** Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Central (12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Pacific); Saturday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Central (6:00 am – 3:30 pm Pacific). - **License:** Stacy Edosonmwan, PMHNP-BC, ARNP, Washington Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license ARNP.AP.70174856-NP. Verify: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/provider-credential-or-facility-search, https://www.nursys.com/ ## If you need help right now Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat, any time, day or night. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, 2 for Spanish, or 4 for the Native & Strong Lifeline (or text N8V to 988). TTY users can dial 711, then 988. King County BH-ASO (Crisis Connections) crisis line: 1-866-427-4747. Washington 988: https://wa988.org/ ## What care looks like - **Teens and school stress.** Students aged 13 and up struggling with mood, anxiety, sleep or school refusal, assessed carefully and without rushing. - **Social anxiety.** Fear of being judged that makes school, work or friendships hard, treated with a plan that builds confidence step by step. - **Depression in families.** When more than one person in a household is struggling, each person gets their own evaluation and their own plan. - **Panic attacks.** Sudden waves of fear with a racing heart, often mistaken for a medical emergency, explained and treated. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can my teenager be seen in Federal Way? Yes, teenagers aged 13 and older can be seen by video while they are in Washington. The first visit looks at mood, school, sleep and family life, and ends with a plan explained in words a teenager can follow. ### Do you also see patients in Auburn and Des Moines? Yes. This page covers Federal Way, Auburn and Des Moines, and anyone in South King County can be seen, because every Washington visit happens by video. ### Who do I call in a crisis in South King County? Crisis Connections runs the King County crisis line at 1-866-427-4747, day and night, for South King County as well as Seattle. 988 is available by call or text at any time, and 911 is for emergencies. ## Washington cities - [Spokane, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/spokane) - [Seattle, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/seattle) - [Tri-Cities, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/tri-cities) - [Tacoma, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/tacoma) - [Vancouver, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/vancouver) - [Yakima, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/yakima) - [Bellingham, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/bellingham) - [Everett, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/everett) - [Olympia, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/olympia) ## Sources - Find shortage areas (King County mental health designations) (Health Resources and Services Administration). https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find - Mental health crisis lines by county (Washington State Health Care Authority). https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/mental-health-crisis-lines ## Related pages - [Social anxiety treatment](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/anxiety-disorders-treatment/social-anxiety-disorders) - [Panic disorder treatment](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/anxiety-disorders-treatment/panic-disorders) - [Depression treatment](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/depression-treatment) - [Psychiatric evaluation](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/psychiatry-practices/psychiatric-evaluation) --- This page is general health information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency.