# Telehealth psychiatric care in Tacoma, WA > Progressive Pathways Psychiatry offers Tacoma, Lakewood and University Place residents psychiatric evaluation and medication management by secure video, for teens from 13 and for adults. **Source:** https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/tacoma **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 Tacoma residents aged 13 and older can have psychiatric appointments with Progressive Pathways Psychiatry over secure video, with a nurse practitioner licensed in Washington. Care includes a full evaluation, a clear diagnosis where one fits, and medication follow-ups adjusted over time. Every visit is taken from a private space anywhere in Washington. ## Care for Tacoma residents Pierce County has its own regional crisis system and its own patchwork of shortage areas. The federal government designates a low-income mental health professional shortage area covering the Tacoma service area, along with geographic shortage areas in the rural south and west of the county. For a family in Lakewood or the Hilltop, a video visit means no parking, no bus transfer and no time off work beyond the appointment itself. ## Trauma, at home and in service Trauma does not always look the way people expect. It can be nightmares and startling at loud noises, but it can also be numbness, irritability, drinking more, or avoiding places and people that used to be fine. [Trauma and PTSD](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/trauma-ptsd-treatment) care starts with understanding what you are carrying and how it shows up day to day, then building a treatment plan you can live with. For military-connected families in the South Sound, that includes the strain of deployments and moves on spouses and teenagers, not only on the person who served. ## Mood that swings, not only sinks Some people come in for depression and turn out to have periods of high energy, little sleep and racing plans in between the lows. That pattern matters, because [bipolar disorder](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/bipolar-treatment) is treated differently from depression alone. A careful history at the first visit is how the two are told apart. ## 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. Pierce County BH-ASO crisis line: 1-800-576-7764. Washington 988: https://wa988.org/ ## What care looks like - **Trauma and PTSD.** Nightmares, being on edge, avoiding reminders. Trauma symptoms are treated with care, whether they come from service, work or life at home. - **Military-connected families.** Spouses, teens and veterans in the South Sound carry their own stresses. Care is the same unhurried evaluation, wherever the family is posted. - **Depression and anxiety.** Persistent sadness, worry or panic, assessed properly and treated with a plan that is reviewed at each follow-up. - **Bipolar disorder.** Mood swings that disrupt work and relationships, managed with steady follow-up and careful medication choices. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you see military families near Joint Base Lewis-McChord? Yes, as long as the patient is 13 or older and is in Washington during the visit. Insurance differs for military families, so please call before booking to check whether your plan is accepted for Washington patients. ### Can I be seen if I live in Lakewood or University Place? Yes. This page covers Tacoma and its neighbors, including Lakewood and University Place. Any Pierce County address works, because the visit happens by video from wherever you are in the state. ### What is the Pierce County crisis line? The Pierce County regional crisis line is 1-800-576-7764 and is open 24 hours a day. You can also call or text 988 at any time, or call 911 in an emergency. Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988. ## 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) - [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) - [Federal Way, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/federal-way) - [Olympia, WA](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/washington-telehealth-psychiatry/olympia) ## Sources - Find shortage areas (Pierce 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 - [Trauma and PTSD treatment](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/trauma-ptsd-treatment) - [Bipolar disorder treatment](https://www.pp-psychiatry.com/bipolar-treatment) - [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.