Psychiatrist in Renton, Washington Jeff Skolnick, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Jeff Skolnick, MD, PhD, MD

Specializes In:

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Intense mood changes

LGBTQ+

Panic attacks

Stress management

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Dr. Jeff Skolnick is a Psychiatrist in Washington who has been practicing since 1988. Besides neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment, Dr. Skolnick has created a new approach to psychotherapy and advanced (“spiritual”) development called the SatoriWest Method. The subject of 2 published and 1 to be published books, it has been trialed in two psychiatric facilities with hundreds of patients, getting positive metrics, as well as many enthusiastic testimonials. Although there is a lot to learn in the method, Dr. Skolnick has presented it in just a few minutes to select patients, where it has made a significant difference, right away. Dr. Skolnick is a Zen Buddhist meditator (now teacher) of 43-years. He writes lectures and has a company that disseminates that method. Otherwise, Dr. Skolnick likes to run, hike, bike, and do Country Western dancing.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Panic attacks
Stress management
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Body image
Brain/head injuries (TBI)
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Chronic pain-related issues
Conditions caused by stress
Dementia & memory issues
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Eating issues: binging
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender affirming evaluations
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Hallucinations
Hoarding
Intellectual challenges: generally independent
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other neurological conditions
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Psychosis/issues with reality
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stroke-related conditions
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Ross University School of Medicine
Clayton School of Natural Health

Locations

LifeStance Health
350 S 38TH CT
STE 210
Renton, WA 98055

Get Directions Phone Number

425-984-5359 fax number

425-988-1565

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My experience with this practice as well as Dr. Skolnik has been nothing short of amazing from the beginning. Not only was it easy to get in, and I didn’t have a nightmarish time waiting months for an opening, but Dr. Skolnick spent an entire hour doing my intake. I have never felt so confident that a provider knew exactly what the best course of action and treatment was for my health.

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Carrie S.

Oct 02, 2024

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I have been working with mental health providers for almost 20 years. Dr. Skolnick took the time to address my mental health and get me the proper diagnosis as well as the proper medication. I am grateful for him and his compassionate care. I would recommend him to anyone who needs mental health care.

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Sarah H.

Sep 15, 2025

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My interactions with Dr. Skolnick have been helpful and positive. Dr. Skolnick is an experienced psychiatrist who lines his expert individualized psychiatric care with a warm blanket of heartfelt compassion and understanding.

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Caspar van H.

Feb 05, 2026

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Dr. Skolnick is a fabulous doctor! His bedside manner is so calm and kind. He is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. I learned a great deal from him and felt very cared for during our appointment.

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