Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Mental/Behavioral Health • Seattle, WA
About
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children's in Seattle, WA provides mental health care for children and teens ages 4 through 17. Services include psychiatry, behavioral medicine, same-day in-person and video visits for urgent psychiatric concerns, specialized programs for deaf and hard of hearing youth, behavior and attention management, and psychosis treatment. Psychiatric Urgent Care is open daily from noon to 8 p.m.
Clinic Type
Mental/Behavioral Health
Address
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Phone
206-987-2164
applicantaccommodation@seattlechildrens.org
Opening Hours
Open daily from noon to 8 p.m. for Psychiatric Urgent Care
Telehealth
Video visits available for urgent mental and behavioral health concerns; same-day in-person and video visits
Emergency Care
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available 24/7; call/chat/text 988
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages does Psychiatric Urgent Care serve?
Children and teens ages 4 through 17.
What types of visits are offered for urgent mental health concerns?
Same-day in-person and video visits; no emergency department needed.
When is Psychiatric Urgent Care open?
Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.
How can I access urgent mental health help after hours or during a crisis?
Call, chat or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Does Seattle Children’s accept language services for non-English-speaking families?
Yes, there are language support options to help families who prefer to receive care in languages other than English.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Margaret Benton, PMHNP): 4.9/5 stars (53 reviews)
- Yelp (Psychiatry Northwest): 2.6/5 stars (36 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michelle Zipperman): 3.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Arash Moghaddam): 4.3/5 stars (7 reviews)
- UW Medicine (Dr. Amanda Focht): 5/5 stars (58 reviews)
Patients praise
- Strong clinical expertise and thoroughness of diagnostic evaluations in academic and specialty settings
- Compassionate and empathetic care from specific individual providers
- Positive impact on long-term mental health and coping skills reported by many patients
- Highly regarded academic and pediatric programs known for specialized, evidence-based intervention
Common complaints
- Administrative issues such as chronic cancellations and difficulty scheduling appointments
- Inadequate communication regarding conditions and treatment plans
- Patient concerns regarding staff professionalism and responsiveness to urgent needs like food allergies or medical emergencies
- Mixed experiences with bedside manner, including reports of perceived arrogance or lack of respect for patient time
"We searched high and low for someone like Maggie. We've been extremely grateful for her supreme service!"
— Healthgrades review of Margaret Benton, PMHNP"Comprehensively highest education, compassionate, very glad Dr. Focht is my psychiatrist. She has been very helpful in treating my anxiety."
— UW Medicine patient review of Dr. Amanda Focht"Wasn't at the office when I showed up for a first appointment. After waiting 15 minutes for an appointment I would've had to end short because of work, I left."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Michelle ZippermanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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