Essential Psychiatry is part of Essential Health Group — whole-person care for your mind and body. Learn more ›
Essential Psychiatry
Compassionate Mental Health Care In-Person & Online
What Brings You In?
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- PTSD & Trauma
- ADHD & Focus Issues
- Anxiety & Panic
- Bipolar & Complex Cases
Many patients come to us after months of trying everything else.
What Brings You In?
Depression? | PTSD? | ADHD? | Anxiety? | Bipolar Disorder?
You've tried the medication adjustments, the referrals, maybe even another provider.
“I’ve tried antidepressants and nothing works”
“My PTSD isn’t improving with standard treatment”
We’re a VA preferred provider specialising in PTSD and trauma for veterans and first responders — led by retired USAF veteran Dr. Candie Wellwood, DNP, PMHNP.
“I can’t focus and it’s affecting everything”
Our ADHD care goes beyond a prescription. We build personalised treatment plans that help you focus, stay organised, and thrive at home, at work, and in life.
“My physical pain and my depression feed each other”
As part of Essential Health Group, our psychiatric team works directly alongside physical medicine providers — so both are treated together, not in isolation.
Comprehensive psychiatric care. One convenient location.
Depression & Mood Disorders
PTSD & Trauma
ADHD Care
TMS Therapy
Spravato & Ketamine
EMDR Therapy
Serving Those Who Served Us
Our psychiatric team understands the weight that veterans and first responders carry - because our lead provider has carried it herself. We've built our services around helping you carry less of it. Essential Psychiatry is led by retired USAF Staff Sergeant Dr. Candie Wellwood, DNP, PMHNP - a veteran who has walked the same path. We are a VA preferred provider for PTSD and depression. All you need is a referral from the VA.
A team that knows your name
Dr. Candie Wellwood DNP, PMHNP
Director of Psychiatric Services at Essential Psychiatry – Psychiatry, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders. Retired USAF Staff Sergeant veteran.
Lance Anders PMHNP
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – specialising in child and adolescent mental health and first responder PTSD treatment.
265+ five-star reviews on Google
Insights from our care team
Can TMS Therapy Spokane Alleviate Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Many people across the country, including here in Spokane WA have sought effective solutions for treatment-resistant depression, a condition that can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may have explored various treatment options with little success, leaving you...