Washington • 100% telehealth • ages 6+

Online Psychiatric Medication Management in Washington

Finding medication-focused psychiatric care in Washington should not require crossing Puget Sound traffic, driving over a mountain pass, or rearranging an entire work or school day. Steven K. Elrod, PMHNP-BC, provides secure online psychiatric evaluations and medication management for Washington patients ages 6 and older.

You must be physically located in Washington during each appointment. Same-week appointments may be available.

Board-certified PMHNP-BCAges 6+100% telehealthMedication-focused careMedicare not accepted

Evaluation, prescribing, follow-up

Medication-Focused Psychiatric Care

SimplyCalm provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, prescribing when clinically appropriate, medication monitoring, and ongoing treatment adjustments. This is medication-focused care rather than ongoing weekly psychotherapy.

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Initial evaluation

Discuss current concerns, relevant health and psychiatric history, previous treatment, medications, and goals.

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Informed choices

Review reasonable options, potential benefits, possible side effects, and alternatives before deciding together.

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Ongoing monitoring

Evaluate response and safety, answer questions, and adjust the plan when clinically indicated.

Steven works with children ages 6+, teens, and adults experiencing concerns that may include ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD or trauma-related symptoms, panic, OCD, insomnia, and related conditions. Every decision follows an individualized evaluation; no diagnosis or prescription is guaranteed.

Your provider

Care From Steven K. Elrod, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Steven is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with hospital and outpatient psychiatric-care experience. His approach is collaborative, respectful, and evidence-based. He provides online psychiatric care to eligible Washington patients through secure video appointments.

Care across Washington

Statewide Telehealth From Puget Sound to Eastern Washington

SimplyCalm serves eligible patients throughout Washington, including the Seattle–Tacoma area, Everett, Olympia, Vancouver, Spokane, Yakima, the Tri-Cities, and smaller communities. Meet from home or another private, stationary location anywhere within the state.

A clearer route to care

Insurance and Payment

Select Washington and your insurance or payment option on the booking page. You will be directed to the appropriate secure scheduling route without entering medical information on the SimplyCalm website.

Network participation, benefits, copays, deductibles, and eligibility vary and should be verified before care. Private-pay options may be available. Medicare is not accepted.

Common questions

Washington Telehealth FAQs

Who provides the psychiatric care?
Care is provided by Steven K. Elrod, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. PMHNPs are trained and licensed to evaluate psychiatric symptoms, diagnose conditions, prescribe when appropriate, and manage psychiatric treatment.
Do I have to be in Washington during my visit?
Yes. You must be physically located in Washington at the time of the appointment, even if Washington is your permanent residence.
Can I attend while visiting Oregon or Idaho?
A Washington appointment requires you to be physically in Washington. If Steven is also authorized to treat you in the state where you are located, use that state’s booking route so location and eligibility can be handled correctly.
Can my child or teen receive care online?
SimplyCalm treats Washington patients ages 6+. Parent or legal-guardian participation and consent are required when applicable, and telehealth suitability is assessed individually.
Is this an emergency service?
No. For an emergency, call 911, call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency department.