Redefining Mental Wellness with Compassionate Care for a Better You

Helping kids, teens, and adults feel their best with down-to-earth personalized evidence based psychiatric care, thoughtful medication management, and supportive talk therapy—because your mental health matters
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Welcome! You’re in the Right Place! Hi there—I’m really glad you found your way here. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Serving individuals 6 and older in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Bremerton & all of Washington state You’re Not Alone — And You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Yourself Conditions I Treat: ADHD (adult ADHD diagnosis & treatment) Anxiety disorders Depression Mood disorders OCD PTSD Sleep issues Stress & burnout If you’re struggling with: Anxiety that won’t shut off ADHD that makes life feel overwhelming Depression, low motivation, or burnout Hormonal mood changes, brain fog, or sleep issues, you’re in the right place. Specialty: Women’s Mental Health (Perimenopause & Menopause) Hormonal changes can impact: Mood swings Anxiety & irritability Brain fog & focus Sleep disruption Loss of motivation My Approach: Practical, Holistic, and Personalized Your treatment plan may include: Medication Management Thoughtful, individualized prescribing Avoiding overmedication Ongoing adjustments based on how YOU feel Therapy-Informed Care Brief supportive therapy Real-life coping strategies Alternative & Integrative Treatments Light therapy Targeted supplementation Exercise & movement support Gut-brain / microbiome health ✨ Appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth. You can self-schedule online whenever it works for you—no back-and-forth emails or phone calls needed. Easy, simple, and on your terms. Please note that ADHD evaluations do require infrequent person appointments. And, I do not complete FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork or mental health assessments for job fitness unless there is an established long term therapeutic relationship Insurances: First Choice Health Premera Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Optum/United Healthcare/UMR Aetna Lifewise Medicare part B Optum/UHC Medicare Advantage plan. Kaiser out of network Cash pay ** I am NOT accepting new clients with state insurance (Medicaid/Apple health), Molina Marketplace, Ambetter, Cigna or clients under the age of 18 at this time** 💬 If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to walk with you on this path. *ABOUT ME* I am local Gig Harbor native. I am a proud military spouse with a passion for family, nature, education and connection. As a mother, I find immense joy in nurturing my kiddos and embracing the beauty of everyday moments. I have a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, whether I’m tending to my garden, exploring local trails, or savoring the serene summers of the Pacific Northwest. At home, I enjoy spending time with my family and two cherished dogs—a spirited Siberian Husky and a lovable Yellow Lab—and curling up with a good book. You might also find me enjoying a good movie or sipping coffee from one of the delightful local coffee shops out on the Key Peninsula. I love what I do! I strive to bring warmth, humor, quality and authenticity to everything I do, creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. Life has taught me the importance of kindness and humility, and I carry those lessons into my professional practice and daily life.
Julie Kaigler
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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