What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.61
Average wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.63
“Doctor Padilla has a great bedside manner - he is very calming and knowledgeable. Great provider who I plan to see more in the future.”
Clinton F.March 21, 2026Video visit
“Very knowledgeable and courteous.
Direct and pleasant.
Ready to explain and expand on any questions you may have.”
Sarah R.November 14, 2025Video visit
About Dr. Raul Padilla
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Bipolar Disorder
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Raul Padilla
Controlled substances like stimulants, Suboxone, and benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice following DEA guidelines.
Accepting New Patients: Dr. Padilla is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 8 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. While he has broad experience treating patients across diagnoses, Dr. Padilla has particular expertise and acumen in assisting with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. He takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. He believes “knowledge is power” and spends time on education and explanation so that patients understand the recommendations provided and feel fully comfortable with the treatment plan.
Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.
Prior to specializing in psychiatry, Dr. Padilla spent over 15 years in various medical specialties, including oncology, autoimmune diseases, hospice, ER, ICU, and infectious disease, and was a board-certified high-tech infusion therapy registered nurse. His research on non-pharmaceutical interventions for ADHD was published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association (2018).
What should a new client know about working with you?
Dr. Padilla's practice philosophy is to appreciate the patient as a whole person. He strives to understand each patient’s unique situation and needs, and tailor a treatment plan that considers the entire person.
Dr. Padilla takes take a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. He believes “knowledge is power,” and spends time on education and explanation so that patients understand the recommendations provided and are fully comfortable with the treatment plan. While Dr. Padilla has broad experience treating patients across diagnoses, he has particular expertise and acumen in assisting with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
This practice currently accepts the following insurances in Washington State: Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Aetna, Ambetter/Cascade Plan, Molina, AmeriGroup, First Choice Health, UHC, TriCare for Life, Confluence Health, L&I, Coordinated Care, Health Alliance, Premera BC, Medicare and Medicaid, Other plans will be added soon. Always verify your health insurance coverage before you arrange your first visit.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Dr. Padilla specializes in medication management and utilizes DBT and motivational interviewing techniques in his practice.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
This practice currently accepts the following insurances in Washington State: Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Aetna, Ambetter/Cascade Plan, Molina, AmeriGroup, First Choice Health, UHC, TriCare for Life, Confluence Health, L&I, Coordinated Care, Health Alliance, Premera BC, Lifewise, Medicare and Medicaid. Other plans will be added soon. Always verify your health insurance coverage before you arrange your first visit.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Bachelor's)
- Bergen Community College (Associate's)
- University of Miami (Bachelor's)
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Master's in Family Psychiatric Nursing
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- International Nurses Society on Addictions
- Neuroscience Education Institute
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Awards and publications
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Medtronic Certified
- Non-pharmaceutical interventions for ADHD study published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association (2019).
NPI number
1932481124
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.61
Wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.63
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104 reviews
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Very knowledgeable and courteous.
Direct and pleasant.
Ready to explain and expand on any questions you may have.
November 14, 2025Sarah R.Verified patientVideo visit
he is very informative and he is a easy man to talk to makes me feel at ease and I really enjoy our little talks...
December 28, 2023Brittany N.Verified patientVideo visit
He is very professional always courteous. Very knowledgeable. Amazing to work with. Very understanding and easy to talk to.
More than 1 year agoXV
Dr. PADILLA is very professional but also down to earth with real solutions.
October 11, 2025Alexis M.Verified patient
Dr. Padilla is knowledgeable,friendly,and straightforward,very refreshing,highly recommend.
October 29, 2023Jonathan P.Verified patientVideo visit
Fantastic appt. Highly recommend to anyone needing care.
April 16, 2025Melisa M.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Padilla is always thorough and precisely helps me with anything I need.
More than 1 year agoBT
Very upfront, straight to the point and extremely knowledgeable.
May 8, 2023Tawnahwi Sanchez S.Verified patientVideo visit
Great place. Dr. Padilla was awesome. Easy to talk to.
January 30, 2024Matthew B.Verified patientVideo visit
Doctor Padilla has a great bedside manner - he is very calming and knowledgeable. Great provider who I plan to see more in the future.
March 21, 2026Clinton F.Verified patientVideo visit
It went very well, he was very helpful
December 23, 2025Catherine B.Verified patientVideo visit
My doctor accused me of doctor shopping when I am a three times drug through Library PCP and my psychiatrist have both retired. I’ve been to the emergency room for withdrawals and those are the only prescriptions they have given me. I’m looking for ongoing treatment.
September 29, 2025Niki O.Verified patientVideo visit
He is great!!
September 14, 2025Lina T.Verified patientVideo visit
Really great doctor listens and knows a lot and very thankful to have found him if you're looking for a mental health doctor he is great
February 8, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit
Very thorough and informative understanding and comforting to speak to. I have had more helpful treatment and experience from this doctor than most I’ve ever delt withi highly recommend
January 26, 2025Richard D.Verified patientVideo visit
Very to the point. Relatable, knowledgeable and humorous. Great listener and made sure to explain my symptoms and treatment to me plus checked for understanding.
July 14, 2024Erin M.Verified patientVideo visit
Great listener I recommend! :)
March 28, 2024Precious K.Verified patientVideo visit
It is very rare to find a provider that truly listens to their patients, but I was happily surprised with my experience today. I felt heard, things were explained in a way that made sense, and I’m excited that I might actually get the help I’ve been needing to be on the right medications and get the right diagnosis.
February 18, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
I had the most amazing experience. He's very informative and probably the best psychiatrist I've ever seen. I'm not kidding. I would recommend him to anyone. Bedside manner is impeccable, and he really cares about you.
January 8, 2024Alexis S.Verified patientVideo visit
I was treated with respect and if you make all your appointments it can not get better. I didn’t so it affected our sessions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
It was easy to find the right doctor because the links provided were very navigational. Knowing what the doctor can and can’t do for you was upfront and I got a lot of help having my questions answered prior to my appointment. Very convenient!
November 17, 2023Victoria F.Verified patientVideo visit
He is so amazing I have never In my life felt immediately comfortable with any physiatrist! He made me feel like I could tell him anything and he would never look at me or talk to me like I was anything less then him! I look forward to my next visit! Which by the way HAS NEVER HAPPENED UNTIL NOW AND IM 36YEARS OLD!!! SO THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I WOULD SERIOUSLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE!!!!
November 15, 2023Brittany N.Verified patientVideo visit
Very thorough and knowledgeable. I didn't feel rushed or like just another patient. The experience was very personable and effective.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
I would have to say I was extremely scared to find a doctor who doesn't judge you. and you really really listen. I didn't feel stupid or judged. I'm so grateful to find a doc who I can trust is trustworthy and takes my insurance
October 15, 2023Rebecca R.Verified patientVideo visit
Great experience.
More than 1 year agoLaqrisha H.Verified patientVideo visit
I can see how he might be too fast paced for some people, however I love his get-to-the-point attitude. He also makes it very clear that you can just interrupt him when needed (where he always shuts his mouth right away and listens intently) or tell him to slow down if you’d like. I love that he doesn’t make me feel weird or awkward for sharing things about myself either, and he is very comforting through the process of sharing sensitive information. Overall I love him and greatly admire and agree with his views of the world and how people work. He has really given me a lot of confidence that we will figure out what works for me as an individual. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a psychiatrist, and my partner will be starting with him soon as well! Thank you Dr. Padilla!
August 9, 2023Olivia Z.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr.Padilla is very easy to speak to. He listens well and I can tell he’s genuinely concerned with my getting the proper care. He works hard to understand and he is very empathetic. He was very careful to prioritize our talking points so that we could make the most of our scheduled time together. I have had many, many psychiatrists throughout my life- and had always come to the conclusion that I need a female psychiatrist so I can speak freely to- however Dr.Padilla is the only male doctor that I feel I can talk to comfortably. He’s awesome. The only reason I am not staying with him is because I was very dissatisfied with the Rx he started me off with. And also- I have extreme attention issues and need Vyvanse. He does not write any controlled substance prescriptions. If you need anything under the controlled Rx umbrella this would not be the Dr. for you. Other than that- he’s absolutely wonderful.
July 26, 2023Amanda G.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Padilla was very detailed and informative about the condition my child may be experiencing. Although he wasn’t able to do much for my son being that he’s under 5 and he only specializes in children with autism he was able to give me a few suggestions. I do recommend him to anyone looking to get their little ones evaluated.
July 13, 2023Xavier F.Verified patientVideo visit
Ambetter is listed as an accepted insurance provider, but they denied the claim as "out of network." I wound up with a bill that wiped out an entire paycheck. On top of all that, I wasn't able to get the care I needed. So I lost ~25h worth of my labor value to this guy in exchange for basically nothing.
Lesson learned: check, double check, and triple check if the provider you're asking for help actually accepts your insurance, otherwise prepare for your bank account to be demolished.
May 30, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
He didn't listen to all of my issues I wanted to address. Kept talking over me. At the end of the apt. I felt as if I was being shamed for my medications. Instead of feeling hopeful.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Loooove Dr Padilla!!!
March 2, 2023Theresa F.Verified patientVideo visit
I can’t say enough kind words to say! I’m in a situation where my dr. Is retiring and moving to Arizona and now my primary care doesn’t have the insurance to carry me on my adhd medication and he took so much time to tell me other options and urged me to read and encouraged me to know that there are other options! Thank you! I want him to be my dr. He even saw me at 7:00 on a Friday night! You are a wonderful dr who cares and you showed me that! Thank you so much and have a wonderful weekend!
February 25, 2023Amber J.Verified patientVideo visit
I know each psychiatrist, psychologist, and counselor has a personal approach to their practice and Dr. Padilla’s was the one for me! It’s been many years and many doctors but I trusted the hands I was in halfway into the meeting. Genuine and holistic is an automatic click for me (:
February 11, 2023Thomas K.Verified patientVideo visit
I am very hesitant to try new medicines. Dr. Padilla has worked hard to make me feel comfortable with the medicines we are working with and is always available to answer my every question or concern. He is easy to talk to and I am very happy with my ongoing experience with him. High recommend.
More than 1 year agoAP
Quick, friendly and professional.
More than 1 year agoAC
Dr. Padilla has exceptional knowledge about drugs to treat depression and anxiety as well as other psychological disorders. He has helped me to stop relying on ambien and clonazepan and worked with me to find a drug regime that has eliminated my chronic depression and helped me to manage my anxiety. It really makes a positive difference having someone who specializes in medication management for psychological disorders. I highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoKS
Dr. Padilla is absolutely wonderful. He is kind, caring, compassionate, understanding, and is willing to go above and beyond for his patients. I appreciate everything he has done for me.
More than 1 year agoCC
Dr. Padilla not only takes excellent care of me, but genuinely listens. He cares what will be most effective for my situation and in my best interest to help me live a whole and happy life. I am lucky to have found him and whole-heartedly recommend.
More than 1 year agoDR
I've been seeing Dr. Padilla for about a year and a half now. From the beginning, he has been very helpful! He truly listens and cares. His help has really been life changing for the better. I would 100% recommend him to others.
More than 1 year agoAF
Dr. Padilla has been an excellent doctor for me. He is very professional and understanding and I always feel heard, understood, and respected. I would recommend him to anyone seeking psychiatric help.
More than 1 year agoDH
Dr. Padilla was very kind and seems like he truly enjoys his job and cares about people. I like that he offers the lowest dose possible for a medication and that he takes my sensitivity to meds seriously. Other providers I’ve seen have told me I would “get used to” or that there weren’t other options. I appreciate that he looks at the big picture and doesn’t make a diagnosis based off one symptom, but really aims to find the root.
More than 1 year agoLH
DR Padilla was attentive, a great listener and explained so to understand. He provided a great deal of information and education and I appreciated that. He appears passionate about caring for people.
More than 1 year agoMC
The provider gave me detailed information regarding my diagnosis and the appropriate medications to take to reduce my symptoms.
More than 1 year agoMV
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What practice does Dr. Raul Padilla work with?
Dr. Raul Padilla works with Radiant Path Psychiatry PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Raul Padilla?
Dr. Raul Padilla frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Raul Padilla on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Raul Padilla speak?
Dr. Raul Padilla speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Raul Padilla in reviews?
104 patients have reviewed Dr. Raul Padilla. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.61/5. They have a 4.63/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.