Thomas Yarber, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS, FNP-BC, MSN

I’m Thomas R. Yarber, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Dupont, WA, with 40+ years of dedicated experience in mental health. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for individuals.

My diverse experience includes both outpatient and inpatient settings, with a focus on substance abuse treatment, depression, PTSD, and more. I have served first responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and crime victims—and have provided essential care to incarcerated individuals facing severe mental health challenges.

As a retired US Army Colonel, I developed and implemented a drug and alcohol Residential Treatment program and delivered psychiatric care during multiple combat deployments internationally.

I hold a Post-Master’s FNP Certificate, a Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing, and a Professional Nursing Diploma. I am certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Adult Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.

I am dedicated to helping my patients achieve optimal mental health in a supportive and understanding environment. Let’s work together for your better mental health.

*Specialties
•Mental Health

*Conditions treated
•Depression
•Anxiety
•Bipolar disorders
•Schizophrenia
•PTSD
•ADHD
•Eating disorders
•Addiction
•Stress
•OCD
•Substance Use
•Family Issues
•Relationship Issues
•Cultural & Ethnic Issues
•Sleep disorder
•Grief

*Treatment philosophy
I believe that a thorough evaluation with patients is necessary. My goal is to discuss your goals and what part psychiatric medications play a part in your treatment and recovery. My treatment philosophy focuses on the development of a positive therapeutic relationship with you and provide a detailed explanation why medications may help you.

*Treatment approach
•Culturally Sensitive
•Eclectic
•Trauma-Focused
•Person-Focused
•Cognitive Processing (CPT)
•Motivational Interviewing
•Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
•Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

*Practice description
Working in mental health for over 40 years allowed me to provide care in a variety of settings. I am a retired Army Nurse, 28 years on active duty, and this allowed me the opportunity to work in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. I provide treatment in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Adjustment disorders, and serious mental illness.

*Insurance
•Aetna
•Blue Cross Blue Shield
•Ambetter
•Oscar Health
•Cigna
•UnitedHealthcare
•Oxford
•Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts