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Thomas Yarber
MSN,RN,ARNP,PMHNP-BC,PMHCNS,FNP-BC
Licensed in the state of WA
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ambetter
Oscar Health
and 3 more
Meet Thomas Yarber
Compassionate nurse practitioner focused on depression, anxiety, and PTSD
I’m Thomas R. Yarber, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 40+ years of dedicated experience in mental health. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for individuals. I am certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Adult Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.
My diverse experience includes both outpatient and inpatient settings, with a focus on substance abuse treatment, depression, PTSD, and more. I have served first responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and crime victims—and have provided essential care to incarcerated individuals facing severe mental health challenges.
As a retired US Army Colonel, I developed and implemented a Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment program, delivered psychiatric care in multiple settings to include international combat deployments. .
I believe that a thorough evaluation with clients is necessary. We will discuss your treatment goals and whether or not medications will palay a a part in your treatment and recovery. As the provider, I focus on the development of a positive and therapeutic relationship while providing you with education, and a tailored/customized medication management approach that fits your needs and goals.
My diverse experience includes both outpatient and inpatient settings, with a focus on substance abuse treatment, depression, PTSD, and more. I have served first responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and crime victims—and have provided essential care to incarcerated individuals facing severe mental health challenges.
As a retired US Army Colonel, I developed and implemented a Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment program, delivered psychiatric care in multiple settings to include international combat deployments. .
I believe that a thorough evaluation with clients is necessary. We will discuss your treatment goals and whether or not medications will palay a a part in your treatment and recovery. As the provider, I focus on the development of a positive and therapeutic relationship while providing you with education, and a tailored/customized medication management approach that fits your needs and goals.
My philosophy
I believe that a thorough evaluation with patients is necessary. My goal is to discuss your goals and what part psychiatric medications play a part in your treatment and recovery. My treatment philosophy focuses on the development of a positive therapeutic relationship with you and provide a detailed explanation why medications may help you.
My treatment approaches
• Culturally Sensitive
• Eclectic
• Trauma-Focused
• Person-Focused
• Cognitive Processing (CPT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
PTSD
ADHD
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Olympia TMS and Psychiatry
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
Dec 2020 - Aug 2024
Primarily provided psychiatric care to first responders diagnosed with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Treated adults, adolescents, and children.View all
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
Admission provider for patients referred to Wellfound for acute admission to the hospital.View all
NaphCare, Pierce County Jail
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
I worked with prisoners at Pierce County Jail provided psychiatric medication management for depression, PTSD, and severe mental illness.View all
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Education
Clarkson College
Master of Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Sep 1999 - Jan 2001
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Psychiatric Nursing
Sep 1985 - Jul 1986
St. Luke’s Hospital School
Bachelor of Nursing
Sep 1981 - May 1984
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Thomas did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Thomas.