Dr. Vedmed works with clients who want to prosper in life but are being held back by previous trauma or other past/present life events. This generally presents as issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship building, self-awareness and well-being.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Dr. Victoria Vedmed
Dr. Vedmed is in network with major commercial insurances i.e. Premera, Aetna, and Regence.
Dr. Vedmed is a provider who provides neuropsychological assessment services in-person and via telehealth. She is a native Seattleite who earned her bachelor’s in chemistry, biology, and neuroscience from the University of Washington (Go Dawgs!). After college, she pursued training that highlighted the intersection of medical and emotional care, revealing the limitations of the traditional medical model in providing the comprehensive care she aims to offer.
About
Prior to starting at Vital Minds, Dr. Vedmed served as the Director of Neuropsychological Assessments at a prominent mental health practice in Washington State. Since 2018, she has worked with clients ranging in age from 2 to 100.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST, Supervisor
Mike Kippes, PhD
Dr. Kippes (he/his) has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1988. He completed undergraduate training in Colorado, beginning with Chemistry and Biology at the University of Northern Colorado. He further developed a background in Analytical and Biochemistry before completing a second Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Colorado State University.
About
Customized Assessments
Vital Minds provides bespoke evaluations that are meticulously tailored to account for each individual's unique background and experiences. This personalized approach allows for a deep understanding of individual complexities, ensuring that assessments are both comprehensive and relevant. As a result, our evaluations deliver more accurate insights and tailored recommendations.
Empathy and Integrity
Vital Minds fosters a safe and supportive environment where clients feel valued through a foundation of empathy. By adhering to the highest ethical standards and maintaining transparency, we build trust and credibility, ensuring an atmosphere of respect and empowerment throughout the evaluation process.
Dr. Vedmed’s areas of expertise include the evaluation and diagnosis of children, adolescents, and adults suspected of having
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
Dr. Vedmed’s laid back and approachable style pulls from wanting to understand the whole person medically, spiritually, and psychologically, through a psychoanalytic and neurobiological lens. She builds a healthy therapeutic alliance with her clients to help them understand their own relationships. She strives to create a space where clients can build skills they need to manage and cope with the unavoidable discomfort that comes with growth.
(ages 2-100)
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
AD/HD
NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
LEARNING AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
EMOTIONAL/PSYCHIATRIC/PERSONALITY DISTURBANCES
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1700 NW Gilman Blvd
Suite 205
Issaquah, WA 98027