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  • Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatry
  • Accepting new patients
  • 8 years of experience
  • Enrich Community Psychiatry PLLC 950 Broadway Ste 404, Tacoma, WA 98402
  • (253) 656-0830

Brief Intro

Lucy Waithaka, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C, is a highly skilled dual Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, boasting credentials from the University of Texas Tyler and Maryville University Missouri. With over 15 years of dedicated service in the healthcare sector, Lucy has emerged as a passionate advocate for mental health.

Specializing in the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses, Lucy employs a comprehensive approach integrating psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. She firmly believes in the efficacy of multifaceted mental health treatment, recognizing that personalized care is paramount for optimal outcomes.

One of Lucy's key strengths lies in her patient-centric approach. She actively involves her patients in decision-making processes regarding their care, fostering professional therapeutic relationships that are instrumental in overcoming the challenges and stigmatization often associated with psychiatric and mental health disorders.

Throughout the treatment journey, Lucy emphasizes collaboration, frequently liaising with multidisciplinary providers and recommending diverse treatment modalities tailored to individualized goals. This holistic approach ensures that each patient receives the most effective and personalized care possible.

Lucy Waithaka is currently accepting telehealth appointments exclusively, with evening and weekend slots available upon request. To schedule an appointment and embark on a journey towards healing and recovery, please don't hesitate to call or email Lucy directly.

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Education Background

UNIVERSITY

University of Texas Tyler - 2022

Maryville University - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Enrich Community Psychiatry PLLC
  • 950 Broadway Ste 404, Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Mon:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Nurse Practitioner
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Conditions Addressed

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Procedures Performed

  • Medication Evaluation
  • ADD/ADHD Testing
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychopharmacology
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • AARP
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  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
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  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 16
  • Geriatrics 33
  • Rehabilitation 13
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
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  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15