Psychiatry in Issaquah, Washington Chelsea Ratchford, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Chelsea Ratchford, DNP, PMHNP
Specializes In:
Chelsea Ratchford is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Washington who has been practicing since 2024. Chelsea is here to help you achieve the life you want. She offers nonjudgmental care to patients. Together, you and Chelsea can decide on the treatment plan that best fits your lifestyle. She will provide support to help you manage symptoms, improve coping skills, and work through emotional challenges to foster resilience and promote mental well-being, whatever that looks like to you. Chelsea will provide education about your mental health condition, including symptoms, triggers, and potential treatment options. Psychoeducation helps patients and their families understand the nature of mental illness, reducing stigma and facilitating informed decision-making. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys reading, hiking, rock climbing, hanging out with her cat, spending time with her family, and trying new things.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Anger issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- First Choice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence BlueShield
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Iowa
FAQs
Please call us at 425-391-0887 to schedule an appointment with Chelsea Ratchford.
Chelsea Ratchford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 425-391-0887 to find out Chelsea Ratchford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Chelsea Ratchford:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- First Choice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence BlueShield
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 425-391-0887 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chelsea Ratchford is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Chelsea Ratchford works at:
Yes, Chelsea Ratchford does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chelsea Ratchford is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: