Mental Health Treatment in Washington

The Need for Washington Mental Health Treatment

Throughout Washington state, over 30 percent of adults have reported anxiety or depression in the last year. Unfortunately, over one quarter of residents throughout the state do not have access to mental health services, with many counties completely lacking access to qualified psychiatrists.

State laws stipulate that anyone with a mental health condition who is a danger to themselves or others can be involuntarily committed, yet this has resulted in a disproportionate representation of people with mental health disorders in the criminal justice system.

With a substantial percentage of adults experiencing anxiety and depression and nearly half of the counties across the state with no practicing psychiatrists, the need for flexible Washington therapy, including things like online programs, has never been higher.

Why Try Washington Therapy?

If you are struggling with a mental health disorder like an eating disorder, PTSD, depression, or anxiety, you might think that you have the skills to manage it yourself, and you don’t need help.

Many people struggle with stigma, fear of being judged by their peers, or an incorrect belief that they should be able to manage any condition without medication or therapy. However, mental health disorders can severely inhibit your daily function unless you get the right type of treatment. So why try therapy with Skycloud, at our Seattle location, or online?

Reduce Symptoms

With therapy, you have the opportunity to reduce your symptoms. If, for example, you struggle with depression, the right type of cognitive behavioral therapy can help you catch automatic negative emotions that would otherwise lead you to spiral, challenge their validity in the moment, and then change them by taking action.

These types of skills can benefit you long-term by giving you the tools you need when you are on your own or dealing with problems and stress. These tools also give you a wide array of positive coping mechanisms that you can use when things get challenging, rather than turning to maladaptive or harmful behaviors like self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, procrastination, or avoidance techniques.

Coping Skills

The coping skills you develop, especially in individual therapy, can be highly personalized to your situation. The more coping skills you build, the better equipped you will be to regulate your emotions, handle challenges, and manage stress.

Some mental health disorders don’t have a cure but rather have to be managed for the rest of your life. As such, the more coping skills you have that are highly personalized to your needs, the better off you will be managing that condition.

Improved Relationships

The right therapy can help you build better relationships. If, for example, you struggle with borderline personality disorder, you might have problems keeping healthy relationships with friends and family, but the right type of therapy can give you the skills to communicate more effectively, manage your emotions, and resolve conflict.

Personal Growth

At Skycloud, we work hard to encourage personal growth in all of our clients. That is why customized therapy is there to help you build your self-esteem, set and pursue goals, gain a deeper understanding of your condition and related factors, and improve your level of personal growth.

This can come in many forms. Participation in somatic therapy might help you develop a deeper understanding of the way your breathing habits impact your emotional state, while participation in cognitive behavioral therapy might help you set and achieve personal goals. 

From there, each time you set a goal, it might be something related to other therapies in which you are participating, like using the “square breathing” technique when you start to feel overwhelmed. As you practice this breathing technique, you’ll develop a more intimate understanding of the relationship between your thoughts and your body, and you’ll build self-esteem and personal growth by setting and achieving those goals.

Trauma Processing

For many people, there are traumatic events in their past that contribute to negative mental health. This can be a single negative event or complex trauma resulting in PTSD and subsequent depression or anxiety.

At Skycloud, we provide trauma processing therapies like EMDR that can help you heal from your past experiences in a safe and supportive environment. These types of therapies make it possible to move beyond your trauma and reduce the impact that it has on your mental health. 

Skycloud’s Washington Mental Health Treatment

At Skycloud, we offer outpatient MAT for opioid addiction and outpatient psychotherapy. So if you are a Washington resident struggling with a co-occurring disorder, perhaps because you tried opioids as a form of self-medication for a mental health disorder, we can help.

We utilize a range of therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, offering virtual psychiatry and therapy services as well as in-person services. At our Seattle treatment center, you can participate in one-on-one therapy sessions that are conducted in person, but you can also schedule your first appointment within one week of reaching out for online treatment, including medication management services for co-occurring OUD and mental health disorders.

As a clinician-owned and led facility, we are not backed by private equity, which means our clients get the best quality care. We can provide a more mindful and holistic approach with things like a team of care coordinators to help you, objective testing (Qbtech) as part of ADHD evaluations, LGBTQI+ Affirming Care, and GeneSight Testing to make sure that any medication prescribed will have the best possible outcome for you. 

Find Washington Mental Health Treatment

At Skycloud, our Washington-based team is here to help you get the right type of Washington therapy. With limited access to local psychiatrists in many areas, we are here to provide flexible in-person and online services that better meet the needs of people throughout the state. 

Call us today at (503) 967-2476 to start your Washington mental health treatment. 

Cities We Serve in Washington:

• Issaquah
• Seattle
• Spokane
• Tacoma
• Vancouver
• Yakima (Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services)