Online Psychiatrist in Yakima, WA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Washington.
Central Washington has some of the state’s longest waits for psychiatric care, and Yakima’s nearest alternatives are over the pass in Seattle or down in the Tri-Cities. Samz Mental Health sees Yakima Valley adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed, and no winter drive over Snoqualmie.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in Washington
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Yakima
The Yakima Valley runs on agriculture: orchards, hop fields, packing houses and the businesses that support them. Work hours swing hard with the seasons, and harvest can leave little time for anything else. Many of our patients here are in agriculture, food processing, healthcare or education, and short video follow-ups fit around unpredictable schedules.
We also see students at Yakima Valley College and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, and families in the smaller valley towns where the nearest psychiatrist can be a long drive. The valley has a large Spanish-speaking community; our visits are conducted in English, and a trusted adult may join to help interpret.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Washington
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Yakima County
Yakima County is part of the Greater Columbia region, whose 24/7 crisis line is 888-544-9986. Comprehensive Healthcare provides community mental health and crisis services in the Yakima area. Anyone can call or text 988 at any hour, and 988 offers support in Spanish. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Yakima Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Yakima, including Downtown, the West Valley and Terrace Heights, and throughout the valley in Selah, Union Gap, Moxee, Wapato, Toppenish, Zillah, Grandview and Sunnyside. Any location in Washington works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Washington.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Yakima Patient Questions
I live outside Yakima in the valley. Can I still be seen?
Yes, anywhere in Washington with a stable internet or cell connection, including Selah, Union Gap, Wapato, Toppenish and Sunnyside.
Can follow-ups fit around harvest season?
Yes. Follow-ups are 15- to 30-minute video visits that can be scheduled early, late or on days off.
Are visits available in Spanish?
Visits are conducted in English. A trusted adult can join to help interpret, and 988 offers crisis support in Spanish.
Can Yakima Valley College and PNWU students book?
Yes, if you’re in Washington during the visit, with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Who do I call in a crisis in Yakima County?
Call or text 988 any time. The Greater Columbia regional crisis line for Yakima County is 888-544-9986. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Yakima
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.