Sam is a graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he received advanced training as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. He has extensive experience as a psychiatric case manager, having worked with clients and families in Seattle and its suburbs to help them navigate the healthcare system and obtain services for individuals with Dementia and other psychiatric conditions. Sam holds two master’s degrees, one in Psychiatry and the other in English Literature, and served in the Airforce (IAF) where he obtained his electronic engineering diploma.
While trying to help his elderly mother diagnosed with dementia, Sam realized the lack of coordination between community services that assist families in similar situations. This inspired him to gain experience as a psychiatric case manager by working for a local healthcare agency, and now with additional training as a psychiatric provider he is ready to offer his expertise to other families.
Sam has worked with hundreds of families and has coordinated care across multiple disciplines, earning appreciation from many families on the East side of Seattle. Sam is guided by Christian principles and is passionate about serving others, believing that the greatest happiness is attained by helping others.
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess individuals for mental health conditions.
Prescribing and managing medications for mental health disorders. Evaluate the need for medication
Provides individual, group, and family therapy using multiple modalities which are evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Mental health isn’t a choice; recovery is.
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