Evelyn Nelson

Dr. Evelyn Noriko Nelson is the Medical Director at Seattle Anxiety Specialists, PLLC, where she provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults 18 years and older. Nelson works with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, offering a holistic approach that integrates Eastern philosophy and Western medicine.

Nelson began her medical journey at the University of California, San Diego, earning her medical degree. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she served as chief resident. Her academic background includes highest honors in religious studies from the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Buddhism.

Nelson's practice incorporates interpersonal therapy and geriatric psychiatry. Her research has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Patients can expect a patient-focused approach, supported by her leadership in an employee-owned practice that prioritizes autonomy from corporate interests.