Dr. Andrew Meeks, ARNP, DNP

Hello

My name is Dr. Andrew Meeks. I’m a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Doctor of Nursing Practice. I was born and raised in The Pacific Northwest and attended Seattle University for both my Bachelor’s and Doctorate. Before entering advanced practice in 2023, I worked as a nurse at Virginia Mason Medical Center, UW Montlake, and Overlake Hospital, but my career didn’t start in mental health.

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I discovered my passion for mental healthcare while helping patients recover from heart attacks, strokes, and major surgery as a bedside nurse. It was there that I witnessed firsthand how mental health challenges can kindle medical problems and vice versa. The energy I felt while advocating for those patients to have their mental health treated with the same urgency and concern as anything else, propelled me into a career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I became a Psych NP in order to treat the whole person, because our mental health stretches into every corner of our life, and I believe that patients deserve a prescriber that sees them as a complete person.

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My practice is grounded in a deep respect for personal autonomy and the belief that each individual is the expert on their own lived experience. I take a trauma-informed approach to care; one that never requires patients to disclose painful details in order to be believed or supported.  I see my role as a guide — someone who listens carefully, helps patients make sense of their symptoms, and offers personalized recommendations that align with their values and goals.

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My practice is welcoming to individuals who struggle with substance misuse and addition. Many people begin self-medicating before they can access care for underlying mental health conditions. Medications can directly reduce cravings for many common substances and treat underlying triggers that perpetuate substance abuse.

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Medication is one of many tools that can reduce suffering and improve quality of life. I approach prescribing with a holistic mindset, targeting specific symptoms that disrupt a person’s daily rhythms, and always aiming to use the least amount of medication necessary.

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My goal is to help people find healing on their terms.