Kali Leenstra, PMHNP-BC, MSN, Psychiatry in Federal Way, Washington

Kali Leenstra helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Washington build greater stability, resilience, and overall well-being through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, she takes time to understand each person’s unique experiences and goals, creating individualized treatment plans that support lasting progress. Kali works with a wide range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also providing care for many other behavioral health needs. Kali is especially passionate about supporting young people and families as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. She understands the impact that conditions such as ADHD, school avoidance, and childhood behavior concerns can have on family life, academic success, and self-confidence. By partnering closely with patients and caregivers, she helps create practical strategies that strengthen coping skills, improve daily functioning, and foster healthy growth. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and empowering patients to reach their full potential. Her treatment philosophy combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. Depending on each patient’s needs, Kali may incorporate medication management alongside therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and parenting skills support. She also treats concerns including trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, substance use challenges, and other mental health conditions, offering additional services tailored to the individual’s goals and circumstances. Kali values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and supported. She believes mental health care is most effective when it honors each person’s strengths, preferences, and life experiences. Her collaborative style helps patients develop practical tools for managing symptoms, improving relationships, and enhancing overall quality of life. Outside of work, Kali enjoys spending time with her children and exploring the outdoors through hiking, kayaking, biking, and snowboarding. She also enjoys photography, reading, music, cooking, traveling to new places, serving in her church, and connecting with friends and family.