I'm Sequoia Askew, a NCCPA-certified Physician Associate specializing in psychiatry, integrative medicine, and women's mental health. My path to this work was shaped by something I kept witnessing early in my career: patients who had been carrying their struggles alone, moving through a healthcare system that never quite slowed down long enough to truly see them. They did not just need a prescription. They needed someone to listen, advocate, and care about the full story of their lives. That stayed with me, and it became the foundation of how I practice today.

My background spans outpatient psychiatry, integrated family medicine, women's health, and telehealth. I have cared for patients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, hormonal shifts, substance use, and the emotional complexity of major life transitions. What makes my approach different is that I was trained to look at the full picture. Mental and physical health are deeply connected, and I draw on my experience in both psychiatry and primary care to help patients understand the root contributors to what they are feeling, not just the symptoms on the surface. I also incorporate ketamine-assisted therapy and integrative, lifestyle-focused care for patients looking beyond conventional medication management.

As a Black woman in medicine, I carry a personal awareness of how often patients are rushed, dismissed, or made to feel unheard. That shapes everything about how I show up for the people in my care.

Outside of work, I am a mother, a wife, and someone who loves to travel, be outdoors, and keep learning. Becoming a parent deepened my empathy in ways I did not expect, particularly for women silently balancing careers, relationships, and caregiving while running on empty. I understand that weight, and I bring that understanding into every appointment.

If you have ever left a doctor's office feeling unseen, or if you are simply ready for a provider who will take the time to understand you as a whole person, I would be honored to work with you.