Paulo Vilela Rodrigues, PhD, MS, PMHNP,
About Paulo Vilela Rodrigues (He/Him)
Paulo Vilela Rodrigues supports adolescents, teens, and adults across Washington with thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on improving daily functioning and overall well-being. As a prescribing clinician providing medication management, he partners with clients to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, helping them better understand their symptoms and find effective, personalized treatment options. He has a strong clinical focus on treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting individuals experiencing complex conditions such as OCD, PTSD, and sleep disorders. Paulo integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles into his care to help patients build practical skills alongside medication management. His experience extends to working with diverse populations, including first responders, military members and veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, and he offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Paulo takes a patient-centered and collaborative approach, combining his background in neuroscience with compassionate care. He is committed to providing clear education about diagnoses and treatment options, so patients feel informed and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Fluent in Portuguese, Paulo is able to connect with and support a broader community. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys playing classical guitar, building acoustic instruments, hiking, and backpack camping—activities that reflect his appreciation for creativity and balance.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Self-esteem
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Ethnic identity
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
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)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Education
- Marquette University
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
- Federal University of Rio De Janeiro
- University of Brasilia
Locations
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Questions About
Paulo Vilela Rodrigues
Please call us at 360-979-2239 to schedule an appointment with Paulo Vilela Rodrigues.
Paulo Vilela Rodrigues generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 360-979-2239 to find out Paulo Vilela Rodrigues'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 Paulo Vilela Rodrigues:
- 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)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 360-979-2239 to see how we can help.
Yes, Paulo Vilela Rodrigues is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Paulo Vilela Rodrigues works at:
Yes, Paulo Vilela Rodrigues does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Paulo Vilela Rodrigues is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Portuguese