Psychiatry Practice – Ellis Black, MD
Ellis Black, MD is a psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington, practicing from an office in the Madison Valley neighborhood at 2711 E Madison St, Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98112. Dr. Black completed medical school at the University of Washington, a general psychiatry residency at New York University, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship through the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s. Dr. Black is currently a candidate in psychoanalytic training at The Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. Dr. Black uses they/them pronouns.
Services offered include psychoanalysis, with sessions meeting three to four times weekly, and psychodynamic therapy delivered as individual therapy on a weekly or twice-weekly basis. Medication management is also available, though the site notes this is offered specifically for existing therapy clients. The stated therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic and relationship-based, informed by an intersectional, anti-oppression lens.
Specialty areas listed on the site include LGBTQIA+ identity affirmation, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, and religious trauma. Session delivery is available in both virtual and in-person formats.
Regarding insurance, the practice is noted as in-network for most Regence, Premera, and First Choice insurance plans. As of April 2026, the practice does not have openings for new patients and is not maintaining a waitlist at that time. Individuals in crisis are directed to call 988 or visit the nearest emergency room.
The practice reflects a depth-oriented psychiatric model combining psychoanalytic training with a psychodynamic clinical approach. Contact and scheduling information is available through the practice website. No year of establishment is stated on the site.