Outpatient Mental & Behavioral Health Care

Mental and behavioral health challenges can affect the way we think, the way we feel and our ability to function in day-to-day life. Some challenges are related to life events such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, a serious illness, the birth of a baby or the loss of a job.

Other challenges may be related to symptoms of common conditions, such as anxiety, depression or substance use disorder. Often, mental and behavioral health concerns — whether due to a stressful life situation, a condition or both — can be treated in an outpatient setting.

In addition to our outpatient behavioral health clinics, MultiCare has on-site mental health professionals available in many of our adult and pediatric primary care locations. This means you or your loved one may be able to receive outpatient behavioral health consultations and treatment in the same place you receive primary care. Visit our How to Access Care page to learn more.

We also partner with organizations within the community, such as school districts and skilled nursing facilities, to provide on-site outpatient behavioral health care. By bringing outpatient behavioral health services to existing clinics and community locations, we help ensure that you and your loved ones can get the care you need when you need it.

Regardless of where you’re receiving care, our team of mental health professionals works with you to develop a customized path of treatment that addresses your specific challenges and symptoms as well as your goals for wellness. Depending on your particular situation, you may benefit from one or more of our outpatient services.

Counseling

Counseling, also referred to as therapy, involves talking to a mental health clinician about issues you’re experiencing in your life. We offer one-on-one as well as group counseling sessions for people of all ages as well as families. Our team of mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers can help you:

• Learn strategies for coping with challenging symptoms or distressing life events
• Understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors
• Work through parenting challenges or relationship difficulties
• Improve your communication and problem-solving skills
• Connect with community resources such as job training or financial counseling

Medication management

Treatment for some mental health conditions may include prescription medication. Medications can help enhance your quality of life, relieve symptoms and improve functioning. Some medications may be temporary while others may be lifelong.

Your care team will monitor your use of these medications and make adjustments as needed to minimize side effects, avoid complications and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Psychiatric evaluations and services

We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and services tailored to your unique needs. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals is here to support you through life’s challenges, providing personalized care to help you achieve mental wellness. We focus on understanding your concerns and developing effective treatment plans that enhance your quality of life, relieve symptoms, and improve overall functioning.