Meet Our Team - Alexandra Barrie, ARNP
Alexandra Barrie, ARNP
Position at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center:
Medication prescriber/ ARNP
How long have you been working at Hallowell Todaro ADHD?
I start at the beginning of March 2022!
Where did you grow up?
Vancouver, WA
What are your favorite books / TV shows / movies?
I am a big fan of audiobooks - especially if it is a biography or historical fiction. I also love watching reruns of Gilmore Girls and Friends… it will always be funny to me.
What’s your favorite sport?
I’ve always enjoyed running and playing tennis.
Complete the following sentences:
When I’m not at work, you can find me...
chasing after my puppy and 2 young girls.
When I want to de-stress, I...
do some sort of spa activity or enjoy spending time with close friends and an excellent meal.
My favorite time of year is...
the fall.
My favorite thing to cook is...
vegetables.
The best gift I ever received was…
an “unplug” box that my husband and I use to put our cell phones in when we get home. It was such a simple gesture, but a really nice way to disconnect and be present with our family.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I’d go to...
Paris.
What led you to pursue a career helping others?
I just really value walking alongside people so they don't feel alone. Nursing was a great way for me to gain a skillset to help people during a vulnerable time in their life.
What education, skills, and expertise do you bring to your role?
I completed my undergrad at Washington State University, and later earned my nursing degree at a small school in Nashville, TN. I started my career as a nurse at Seattle Children’s in 2014 on the inpatient psych unit (also known as the PBMU). I was heavily involved in the day-to-day workings of the unit as Charge RN. I then transitioned to the team that served the emergency mental health needs throughout the whole hospital. After obtaining my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree in 2020 from Gonzaga University, I completed a year-long fellowship at Seattle Children’s with several different specialty settings from psychosis, autism, crisis, and general outpatient follow-up care . My favorite rotation was at UW’s APEX summer camp as a medication consultant for kids with autism and ADHD.
Who/what inspires you?
My Gramma Carole - she is the hardest working person I know, and always remembers to send a personalized handwritten card for anyone’s birthday or upcoming holiday.
What’s your personal philosophy/approach toward the work you do?
I value walking alongside people - no one should be alone in good times or hard times.
What is one small thing people can do to improve their lives and increase their happiness?
Enjoy a special treat and get a dog - they’re just the best.
We provide a range of support for people with ADHD.