Telehealth for patients in Washington

Online Psychiatry in Washington

Our online psychiatric services reach patients anywhere in Washington by secure video, through Richard Lewallen, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in the state.

He evaluates, diagnoses and manages medication for children, adolescents and adults, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Follow-up visits happen on the same video link.

Video visits reach patients from Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue to Spokane, Vancouver and Yakima. Our care team answers Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Pacific (8am to 6pm from November to mid-March). See the full hours.

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PMHNP-BC

Washington-licensed, seeing patients by video

Services available to Washington patients

Washington patients receive two services, both by video:

  • Psychiatric evaluation. A structured assessment of your symptoms, health history and earlier treatments, closing with a diagnosis and a plan you can see in writing.
  • Medication management. Prescriptions sent to your Washington pharmacy, then follow-up video visits to fine-tune dosing, track side effects and set the next step.

Richard treats ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, PTSD and thought disorders, pairing medication with CBT techniques and practical habits.

Your Washington-licensed provider

Richard Lewallen is the provider at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness who sees patients located in Washington. He is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), licensed in Washington as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP).

Anyone can confirm a Washington credential through the Department of Health's Provider Credential Search.

Richard Lewallen, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner

Richard Lewallen, PMHNP-BC

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ARNP in Washington)

Licensed in Washington and Arizona

Richard spent 17 years as a nurse across rehabilitation, medical-surgical, cardiac, orthopedic and psychiatric units before moving into psychiatric practice. He holds an MSN as a PMHNP from Herzing University, a BSN from Galen College of Nursing and a psychology degree from Appalachian State University.

His sessions blend medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and lifestyle changes. Richard welcomes patients of every background, including the LGBTQIA+ community.

Read Richard's full profile →

Our other providers are licensed in Arizona, Oregon or Montana and cannot see patients while they are located in Washington. See all providers and their licensed states.

How a telehealth visit works from Washington

Booking, insurance and every visit happen by phone, online or on video.

1

Book by phone or online

Call (480) 631-9623 or request an appointment online. Let us know you are in Washington, and we book you with Richard.

2

Benefits confirmed

We check your plan and explain your copay or deductible before your first visit.

3

First visit on video

Your first appointment is a live video visit.

4

Ongoing care

Prescriptions go to your Washington pharmacy electronically. Follow-ups continue by video at the pace Richard sets with you.

Telehealth visits are not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.

Know before you book

Two Washington rules that shape your care

Your provider needs a Washington license

Washington's Uniform Telehealth Act requires a provider treating a patient located in Washington to hold a Washington license. Richard holds one.

Out of state on the day of your visit? Call us first, and we will reschedule.

Video visits pay the same as office visits

Washington state-regulated plans pay for a covered, medically necessary telemedicine service at the same rate as the in-person service.

Self-funded employer plans follow federal rules, so we verify your benefits before your first visit.

Our hours in Washington time

Washington is on Pacific Time and changes its clocks.

For most of the year our hours match your clock exactly. From November to March they shift one hour earlier in Washington.

Online appointment requests are open 24/7. Request an appointment.

Care team hours Washington (Pacific Time)
Mid-March to early November (daylight saving) 9am to 7pm
Early November to mid-March (standard time) 8am to 6pm

Mid-March to early November (daylight saving): 9am to 7pm Pacific.

Early November to mid-March (standard time): 8am to 6pm Pacific.

Monday to Friday. Clocks change on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.

Insurance we accept

We're in-network with most major commercial plans. Coverage depends on your plan, so we check your benefits before your first visit and tell you the cost up front.

Accepted plans include

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Anthem

Not listed? Call and our care team will check your plan.

Start care from anywhere in Washington

Call Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Pacific (8am to 6pm from November to mid-March), and we will check your insurance while you are on the line. Or request an appointment online any time.

Questions from Washington patients

Anything not covered here, our care team can answer by phone at (480) 631-9623.

A psychiatrist is a physician (MD or DO). In Washington, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is licensed as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). ARNPs diagnose, treat and prescribe medication within the scope the Washington State Board of Nursing sets.

Yes. Richard treats Washington patients while they are physically located in Washington. If you will be out of state on the day of your visit, call us before the appointment so we can reschedule.

Our care team works Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Pacific from mid-March to early November, and 8am to 6pm Pacific from early November to mid-March.

Washington law requires state-regulated plans to pay for a covered telemedicine service at the same rate as an in-person visit. Self-funded employer plans follow federal rules instead. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit.

Medication decisions are made by after your evaluation.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Robbie Westerman, DNP, PMHNP, Chief Medical Officer. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.