We provide comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adults. We combine evidence-based psychopharmacology with innovative modalities like HRV (Heart Rate Variability) and neurofeedback* brain training to address a wide spectrum of mental health challenges, including ADHD, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Accepting New Patients
Washington Medicaid • Apple Health
Our Three Core Components
Integrative Treatment
We provide a wide range of healing modalities, including mindfulness, neurofeedback, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed facilitation, group support, and cultural ceremonies. Through partnerships with leading research institutions, we hope to offer novel treatment with MDMA and psilocybin in the future.
Medication Management
A comprehensive approach to mental health care, focusing on the safe and effective use of psychiatric medications. This process includes thorough assessments, precise prescribing, continuous monitoring, and necessary adjustments to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Brain Training
Brain training is a non-invasive brain-training technique that helps individuals improve self-regulation and enhance focus. By providing real-time feedback on brainwave activity, our neurofeedback sessions empower clients to develop healthier patterns, supporting long-term emotional and cognitive well-being.
Meet our Experienced Team
Experienced doctors and scientists form our medical staff
Dr. Darron Smith
Dr. Smith Ph.D, PA-C, DFAAPA is the Founder and Clinical Director of NovelPath. As a physician assistant and sociologist, Dr. Smith oversees clinical services and programs. His area of research and teaching centers around inequalities in the health care delivery system. Social factors like race and class-based discrimination often give rise to the formation of disease. Stress is the main culprit. More specifically, his research examines systemic domination of one group over the another and the consequences for well-being. In addition, he has taught sociology courses on race, ethnicity and gender in US society at three different universities. He has also taught in PA education and chaired the development of a new program. In addition, he's published in the fields of health services research, sports & race, black masculinity & health, religious studies.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-assisted therapy is considered to be effective for several reasons:
- Rapid onset of action: Ketamine is known for its rapid antidepressant effects, with some patients reporting improvement in symptoms within hours to days of treatment. This quick onset of action can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing severe depression or suicidal ideation.
- Neuroplasticity: Ketamine has been shown to promote neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize itself in response to experience. This can help individuals break out of negative thought patterns and rewire their brain towards more positive and adaptive behaviors.
- Reduced rumination: Ketamine has been found to reduce rumination, or repetitive negative thinking, which is a common symptom of depression and other mental health disorders. By quieting the overactive default mode network in the brain, ketamine can help individuals break free from self-critical thoughts and focus on the present moment.
- Enhanced therapy experience: Ketamine-assisted therapy combines the insights and emotional processing of traditional therapy with the neurochemical effects of ketamine. This can help individuals access and process difficult emotions, memories, and experiences more effectively, leading to deeper healing and transformation.
- Longer-lasting effects: While ketamine's effects are relatively short-lived compared to traditional antidepressants, some studies have found that the benefits of ketamine-assisted therapy can persist for weeks to months after treatment. This prolonged relief can give individuals the support they need to make lasting changes in their mental health and well-being.
*The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, as a Level 1 or "Best Support" intervention for children with ADHD. Research demonstrates that neurofeedback can lead to sustained improvements in attention and executive functioning in children with ADHD. By combining traditional psychiatric treatments with neurofeedback, we aim to enhance therapeutic outcomes, offering personalized care that addresses the complexities of both the mind and the brain.