Ellika McGuire MD PLLC

Dr. McGuire is double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. She has been a licensed physician for over a decade and a full-time psychiatrist for over seven years.

Dr. McGuire teaches and supervises child and adult psychiatrists-in-training as a Clinical Instructor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department Psychiatry.

Through her private practice, Dr. McGuire skillfully evaluates and treats anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, parent-child conflict, and ADHD through the use of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. Dr. McGuire has also worked in community mental health for six years.

Using her skills, knowledge, and experience, Dr. McGuire is qualified to assess emotional distress and mental health injuries in the setting of childhood and adult personal injury, physical and emotional abuse, discrimination and harassment. Dr. McGuire has unique expertise in evaluating and treating LGBTQIA+ youth, adults and families and can adeptly assess and opine on emotional distress and mental health injuries in this population.

Dr. McGuire is qualified to ethically evaluate and opine on patient care and standards of care in the context of medical malpractice cases.

Services

Dr. McGuire offers the following services:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Expert Witness
Assess emotional harm and injury, evaluate standard of care, evaluation parent-child relationships

Areas of Expertise

Additional Expertise:

LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Adolescent Psychiatry, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Psychotherapy, Community Mental Health.

Profile

Double-board certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist with extensive training in child development and psychotherapy as well as psychopharmacology. Licensed as a physician for more than a decade and with 7 years of clinical experience as a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Seven years of experience performing IMEs.

Areas Served

All states, with a focus on the west coast.

Professional Experience

Employment and Professional Experience:

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist 2016-Present
Ellika McGuire MD PLLC, Seattle, WA 2016-Present
• Evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, with a full range of psychiatric diagnoses
• Diagnoses and presenting problems include, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD/Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Conversion Disorder, Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Expertise in the treatment of LGBTQ+ youth and families, and Work with Parents
• Treatment via Psychopharmacology, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 2016-2022
Youth Eastside Services Community Mental Health Organization, Bellevue, WA
• Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents from largely underserved backgrounds, with a full range of psychiatric diagnoses
• Diagnoses and presenting problems include, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Conversion Disorder, Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Treatment via Psychopharmacology and Supportive Psychotherapy
• Collaboration with therapists and treatment teams

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychoanalyst 2021-Present
Ellika McGuire MD PLLC, Seattle, WA
• Evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, with a full range of psychiatric diagnoses who are appropriate for more in-depth psychoanalytic work
• Treatment with a combination of psychopharmacology and psychoanalysis when appropriate

Contract Psychiatrist 2021-2023
Medical Consultants Network, Seattle, WA
• Independent Medical Examinations for Disability, L&I and Fit for Duty Evaluations

Contract Psychiatrist 2021-2023
Medical Evaluation Services, Seattle, WA
• Independent Medical Examinations for Disability, L&I and Fit for Duty Evaluations

Contract Psychiatrist 2016-2017
Washington State DSHS, Seattle, WA
• Independent Medical Examinations for Disability, L&I and Fit for Duty Evaluations

Covering Psychiatrist 2015-2017
Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment Program, Bellevue and Edmonds, WA
• Vacation coverage for the primary staff psychiatrist
• Evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with co-occurring eating disorders and psychiatric disorders in a residential eating disorder program

Outdoor Educator 2004
Windsor Mountain International Camp, Windsor, CT
• Led team building and recreational activities for visiting school groups

Medical Outreach Worker 2004
Montana Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Council, Flathead, MT
• On the ground outreach and service delivery to seasonal farmworkers
• Spanish Interpreter in a mobile clinic

Therapeutic Support Staff 2003-2004
Northwestern Human Services, Philadelphia, PA
• One-on-one, in school support to an elementary school student with mental health and academic challenges

Licenses

Washington, Colorado

Affiliations

American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association of Psychoanalysis
Association of Child Psychoanalysis

Qualifications

Licensure and Certifications:
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Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Psychiatry 2016-Present
Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, General Psychiatry 2015-Present
Colorado Medical Board, Medical License DR.0064807 2020-Present
Washington State Medical Board, Medical License MD 6039280 2013-Present

USMLE Board Exams – All Passed on 1st Attempt
Passed Step I 2007
Passed Step II (CS) 2008
Passed Step II (CK) 2008

Publications

McGuire, E. Contributor, “The Adolescent Casebook.” Eds. Jack Novick, Kerry Kelly Novick. Ipbooks, January 27, 2022.

Bartlett, EC. “Room 7032.” Tabla Rasa: Vanderbilt University Journal of Medical Humanities, 2009.

Bartlett EC, Zavaleta C, Fernandez C, Razuri H, Vilcarromero S, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. “Expansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: A survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group.” International Journal of Infectious Diseases, (2008)12, e89-e94.

Bartlett EC, Zavaleta C, Fernandez C, Razuri H, Vilcarromero S, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. “Expansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: A survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group.” Poster Presentation. Unite for Sight 5th Annual International Health Conference, Yale University, New Haven, CT. April 12-13, 2008.

Santen S, Bartlett E, Mukhtar N. “First Death.” Acad Emerg Med. 2007 Sep;14(9):825-6.

Professional References

Dr. Rebecca Hopkinson - (734) 646-7435

Dr. Christopher Brubaker - (206) 486-4993

Education

Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Seattle, WA 2016-2021
Child and Adult Clinical Candidate

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 2014-2016
Clinical Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 2011-2014
Resident in Adult Psychiatry

Medical Specialty Transition, Non-Degree Coursework, Travel 2010-2011

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 2009-2010
Intern in Pediatrics

Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 2005-2009
Doctorate in Medicine

Accord Ecole De Langues, Paris, France 2005
Language School

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2003-2004
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Courses

Brown University, Providence, RI 1999-2003
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in International Community Health