Tamara Sullivan, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Edmonds, Washington

Tamara Sullivan helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Washington find effective treatment strategies for a wide range of mental health concerns through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management and works collaboratively with patients to better understand their symptoms, set meaningful goals, and build a path toward improved emotional well-being. Tamara has experience supporting individuals living with ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression, as well as other complex mental health conditions. A particular area of passion for Tamara is helping people navigate challenges related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding behaviors, and psychosis-spectrum conditions, including schizophrenia. She understands that these experiences can significantly affect daily life, relationships, and overall functioning. Her approach emphasizes compassionate listening, individualized treatment planning, and practical strategies that help patients regain stability, confidence, and a greater sense of control. Tamara believes that high-quality mental health care is most effective when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and circumstances. In addition to medication management, she incorporates evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to support treatment goals. She is committed to creating a respectful, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and empowered throughout their care journey. Outside of her clinical work, Tamara enjoys reading fiction, especially science fiction and high fantasy novels. She also spends time gardening, hiking, and biking, which help her stay active and connected to the outdoors. One of her more unique interests is rock hounding, where she enjoys searching for agates and fossils while exploring new places.