Amanda Focht M.D.

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5 out of 5
64 ratings
9 reviews

Amanda Focht M.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Behavioral healthcare
  • Psychiatry
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

64 ratings
5 out of 5

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9 reviews
August 11, 2025

Comprehensively highest education, compassionate, very glad Dr. Focht is my psychiatrist. She has been very helpful in treating my anxiety .

April 5, 2025

She was very compassionate & showed real concern. She listened well & answered all of my questions. It's the 1st time I felt truly comfortable with a psych.

April 1, 2025

Dr. Focht has improved the quality of my life and mental coping skills significantly in her time treating me.

March 31, 2025

This doctor is very thorough and knowledgeable and always listens to me and gives me recommendations, guidance, choices (options for treatment) and is very empathetic. She is an amazing doctor

November 12, 2024

Dr. Focht goes above and beyond in taking care of her patient's mental health. I can attest that she care not only to her patients mental health but also their whole being as a person.

August 6, 2024

Dr. Focht is a wonderful and caring professional!

June 2, 2024

Dr. Focht has always has always shown me that she cares for me as a patient and I'm so grateful for all the years she has treated me.

May 30, 2024

I am very pleased with my care and feel supported

March 21, 2024

I don't know how thankful about doctor Fotch. She's done everything for me because I lost myself and this doctor gave me new life. Thank you.

About Amanda Focht

Amanda Focht, M.D., is the medical director of outpatient psychiatry at the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Focht is experienced in evaluating and treating patients who have a range of psychiatric conditions, and skilled at providing medications and psychotherapies to address patients' individual needs.

Dr. Focht’s clinical interests include bipolar and related disorders; dementia and other neurocognitive disorders; depressive disorders; dissociative disorders; neurocognitive disorders; obsessive compulsive and related disorders; panic disorder; personality disorders; phobias; schizophrenia; psychotic disorders; seasonal affective disorder; trauma; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); disasters; administration and practice management; geriatric psychiatry; and primary care psychiatry.

Because the manifestation of psychiatric symptoms in each person is different, Dr. Focht strives to develop an understanding of her patients and how best to help them, and then collaborate closely with them to develop an individualized treatment approach.

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Dr. Focht enjoys traveling, reading, hiking and relaxing with her family.

Education and Training

  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Fellowship, 2008, Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Residency, 2007, Psychiatry
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Internship, 2004, Psychiatry
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Medical education, 2003
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine
    Teaching Appointment

Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Psychiatry, 2010, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry, 2009, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology