As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, and depression for teens and adults in Puyallup, Tacoma, and throughout Washington (in-person and telehealth) focused on long-term stability, clarity, and quality of life. My goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered in every treatment decision.
Are you struggling with focus, procrastination, or finishing tasks? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Feeling down, depressed, or not motivated?
My approach
Throughout my practice, I take a collaborative, whole-person approach to mental health care. I focus on understanding your unique story, providing evidence-based treatment, and creating a safe, judgment-free environment where you can feel supported. My goal is to help you achieve long-term wellness through clear communication, compassionate care, and treatment strategies tailored to your individual needs built on forming a strong therapeutic relationship established on trust.
My services
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Evaluation & Diagnosis
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Medication Management
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Psychotherapy & Education
Meet the team
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Starla Halverson, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Starla is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Washington who is passionate about partnering with individuals of all ages on their journey toward greater mental health wellness. She earned her degree from Gonzaga University with the goal of addressing the growing need for accessible, compassionate mental health services in her surrounding communities.
Starla believes that trust is the foundation of effective mental health care. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. By building strong therapeutic relationships, she partners with each individual to identify their unique strengths, challenges, and goals to create agreed upon treatment plans to address a variety of mental health conditions and concerns.
In her free time, she enjoys taking in the PNW through biking, hiking, camping and boating with her family and friends. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new places.
ACCEPTED INSURANCE
Premera Blue Cross Washington, Aetna, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Cigna,
Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford (Optum),
Oscar (Optum), & United Healthcare (Optum)
To ensure our client’s mental health needs are taken care of we ask clients to verify
insurance coverage prior to your first visit to ensure your mental health care is
our top priority. This will ensure our clients have an understanding of their
billing responsibilities prior to receiving bills.