Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Services in Washington
Dr. Bowers offers virtual/telehealth services for all ages throughout the state of Washington.
Services offered via telehelath include autism diagnostic evaluations, life-style optimization, medication management for children, adolescents and adults, nutritional supplementation, and mindfulness-based interventions.
In person services for office patients (outpatient services) are not available at this time, however most services can be provided virtually.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is offered in person in Colorado Springs at The Mind Grove TMS Center.
WASHINGTON COVERAGE
Care That Comes to You, Wherever You Are in Washington
From the Puget Sound to the Palouse, Dr. Bowers offers secure telehealth appointments to Washington residents statewide. No drive to Seattle required.
Seattle and the Eastside
The Seattle area has the state's largest concentration of psychiatrists, yet a single practice that treats children, teens and adults with openings for new patients can still be hard to find. Telehealth lets families in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond see a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist without fitting a cross-lake commute into the school or work day.
Tacoma and Pierce County
For Tacoma, Puyallup and Gig Harbor families, specialty appointments in Seattle can mean an hour or more on I-5 each way. Secure video visits keep evaluations and follow-ups close to home, on a schedule that works around school pickup and shift work.
Spokane
Spokane is the largest city east of the Cascades and the medical hub for much of eastern Washington, so its specialists serve patients from a very large region. Telehealth gives Spokane-area families another path to comprehensive evaluation and medication management, without waiting for a local opening.
Vancouver and Clark County
Many Clark County residents work in Portland. Dr. Bowers is licensed in both Washington and Oregon, so patients can attend appointments from home in Vancouver, Camas or Battle Ground, or from the office on the Oregon side of the Columbia River.
Olympia and the South Sound
Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater serve as a hub for surrounding communities in Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties, where psychiatric specialty care is limited. Telehealth brings evaluation and ongoing treatment to the South Sound and the coast without a drive north.
Bellingham and the San Juan Islands
Whatcom County families often travel south for child and adolescent psychiatry, and island residents depend on ferry schedules for any off-island appointment. Virtual visits remove both the drive and the ferry from the equation, and keep care private in small communities.
Yakima Valley
Yakima and the farming communities of the Yakima Valley are hours from the specialty care concentrated in Seattle and Spokane. Telehealth lets Yakima-area families start a full evaluation and continue care from home, including during harvest and other busy seasons.
Tri-Cities
For families in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, specialty psychiatric care for children and teens can mean a long drive to Spokane, Seattle or Portland. Secure video appointments connect the Tri-Cities directly to evaluation, medication management and ongoing integrative care.
Wenatchee and North Central Washington
Wenatchee and the Chelan and Douglas County communities around it sit on the far side of Stevens Pass from Seattle, a route that can require chains or close in winter. Telehealth keeps appointments on schedule in every season.
Olympic Peninsula
From Port Angeles and Sequim to Port Townsend and Forks, reaching a Seattle specialist usually means a ferry crossing or a long drive around Hood Canal. Telehealth is often the most practical way for Peninsula families to access ongoing psychiatric care.
TELEHEALTH
Virtual Visits Across Washington
Secure video appointments for patients statewide. Most integrative psychiatric care translates well to telehealth, and for many Washington residents virtual visits mean quality mental health care without traffic or long travel times.
Medication management and follow-ups
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Mindful movement with custom video demonstrations
Comprehensive initial evaluations (60 to 90 minutes)
Ongoing integrative psychiatric care
Serving Washington residents in:
Seattle · Spokane · Tacoma · Bellevue · Everett · Olympia · Vancouver · Bellingham · Yakima · Kennewick · and across the state
Why Mental Health Care Is Hard to Find in Washington
Washington's geography creates a real gap in access to psychiatric care. Specialists cluster around Seattle and Spokane, while residents east of the Cascades, on the Olympic Peninsula and on the islands often travel hours to reach a psychiatrist.
About 1 in 5 U.S. adults (20.6%) had a mental illness in 2025, and only about half of them (50.9%) received any mental health treatment that year, according to the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from SAMHSA.
Psychiatrists are unevenly distributed across Washington. A Washington State Department of Health assessment found that in 2016, 17 of the state's 39 counties had no psychiatrist reporting direct patient care, and much of the state is federally designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area by HRSA.
Access is even more limited for Washington's children and teens. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has documented a severe national shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists, with roughly 10,500 practicing in the entire country. Telehealth closes part of that gap by connecting Washington families directly to a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
Why Telehealth Psychiatry Works in Washington
Telehealth isn't a workaround in Washington. For most residents outside the Seattle and Spokane metros, it's the most practical way to access integrative psychiatry without a half-day round trip.
No Half-Day Drive for a One-Hour Appointment
For families in towns like Forks, Omak, or Colville, traveling to a Seattle or Spokane specialist can cost an entire day. Virtual visits remove that barrier entirely.
Privacy in Small Communities
In Washington's smaller towns and island communities, being seen at a local clinic isn't always private. Telehealth lets patients receive care without their car being recognized in a parking lot.
Consistent Care When Roads or Ferries Don't Cooperate
Washington's mountain passes and ferry schedules don't always line up with your calendar. Telehealth means appointments stay on schedule even when travel doesn't.
Integrative Psychiatry Translates Well to Telehealth
Medication management, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindful movement (with custom video demonstrations), and ongoing follow-up all work effectively over secure video.
Services in Washington Available via Telehealth
GETTING STARTED IN WASHINGTON
Your Path to Integrative Care
From your first call to your first telehealth session from anywhere in Washington, here's how care works at Bowers Integrative Psychiatry.
Step 01 — Free Introductory Call
A complimentary 15-minute phone call with Dr. Bowers to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and see if integrative care is the right fit for you or your child. Available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Mountain Time (8am to 4pm Pacific).
Step 02 — Schedule Your First Telehealth Session
Book a time that works for you and we'll send a secure video link ahead of your appointment. All you need is a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet space. No commute, no waiting room.
Step 03 — Comprehensive Intake
Your first appointment is a 60 to 90 minute evaluation. Dr. Bowers reviews your history, coordinates with your primary care provider when beneficial, and takes time to understand your goals before recommending a direction.
Step 04 — Personalized Plan
A plan tailored to you, combining medication, mindfulness, mindful movement, nutrition, and lifestyle work as appropriate. Ongoing visits happen via telehealth from anywhere in Wasington, so care fits your schedule.