~ Services ~

PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY AND ASSESSMENT

I focus on individual therapy and psychological assessment with adults and older adults.

I employ contemporary, patient-centered, and evidence-based approaches to care, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

I provide services in-person and via telehealth/telemedicine.

Core areas of practice for me are:

*General adult mental health

*Resilience and healthy aging

*Depression and anxiety

*Coping with chronic illnesses

*Dementia care and caregiver support

*Navigating transitions across the adult lifespan including end of life

*Faith and spirituality (religious and non-religious) in aging

*Care in long term nursing and rehabilitation facilities

*Psychological skills in sports and other areas of performance

If I do not feel that I am the best resource, I will certainly make a referral to a better source of care for you.

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I am paneled with the following insurance companies:

*Aetna

*Medicare

*Optum

*Premera Blue Cross

*Regence Blue Cross

Education is a central focus of Shanachie Psychological Services.

Since 2005, I have served as a clinical educator, supervising and training providers from a variety of healthcare disciplines.

I provide training on multiple aspects of older adult mental health, dementia care, and healthy aging.

I offer training to facilities, other healthcare professionals, and professional societies, as well as to members of the community.

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I have been a featured speaker in the local and national media. Please refer to the links below for recent examples:

"Navigating Ageism: Self-Reflection, Bias, and Better Care for Older Adults"

The University of Washington, Center for Learning and Innovation in Medical Education

https://clime.washington.edu/climecast/navigating-ageism-self-reflection-bias-and-better-care-for-older-adults/

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"The Aging Mind"

Minnesota Public Radio

https://www.calltomindnow.org/the-aging-mind

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"How to Care for an Aging Parent With a Mental Illness"

U.S. News and World Report

https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/articles/how-to-care-for-an-aging-parent-with-a-mental-illness

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

~ About Dr. Lane and Shanachie Psychological Services ~

Credentials and Academic Appointments

Board certified in Clinical Psychology and Geriatric Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (www.abpp.org).

Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of the University of Washington School of Medicine (https://psychiatry.uw.edu/profile/douglas-lane/)

Chartered Psychologist in the United Kingdom

Educational History

B.A. Summa Cum Laude: Auburn University

M.A./Ph.D.: University of Kansas (Clinical Psychology)

Residency: Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center

Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine

Post-Graduate Study: University of Glasgow School of Medicine

Professional History

I have worked in the mental health field since 1988, and with older adults in particular since 2004. This has included serving in both academic and clinical settings, as well as in the U.S. Army Medical Department.

Given my military history, it was a natural step when I joined the Geriatrics and Extended Care Medicine service of the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in 2008. I retired from Federal service in 2024 and I have been in private practice since.

Aside from my regular work, I also serve as a member of the medical staff for the “Seattle Seawolves,” the Seattle affiliate team of U.S. Major League Rugby. In this work, I focus on training players in the development of mental toughness and other resilience skills, as well as on the behavioral and psychological aspects of recovering from injuries.

I also serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Franke Tobey Jones Senior Living Facility in Tacoma. Additionally, I am the Co-Chair of the "Faith, Religiosity, and Spirituality in Aging" special interest group of the American Geriatrics Society.

"Shanachie" is the English pronunciation of the native Irish word "Seanchai", referring to an older person who is a keeper of history, wisdom, and folk traditions.

ROUTINE CONTACT:

To schedule an appointment, please call 253-243-8124 during our normal business hours.

These are: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, excluding holidays.

We are unable to offer walk-in appointments.

IN AN EMERGENCY:

We are unable to offer emergency services or crisis intervention.

Instead, if you or someone close to you is in need of immediate care due to a mental health crisis, please call the resources below (available 24 hours/day, every day of the year):

1). 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Hotline)

2). 800-576-7764 (Pierce County Crisis Line)

3). 911

4). 800-272-3900 (Alzheimers Association Help Line, for dementia-related concerns such as behavioral issues and caregiver support)

5). 877-500-9276 (Washington "Warm Line", peer support for emotional/mental health)

Or, go to the closest hospital emergency room.

© Copyright 2026, Douglas W. Lane. All rights reserved.

No endorsement by any of the universities, entities, or organizations noted above is implied.