At Sound Choice Mental Health, we deeply care about each individual we serve. We treat the whole person by providing wraparound services that cater to their unique needs.
Our compassionate team works together to create personalized care plans, ensuring every patient feels supported and understood. We're committed to fostering overall well-being and helping each person thrive on their journey to better health.
Our Team Members
Compassionate Professionals, Personalized Support
Michelle Bajema
PMHNP-BC
Lisa Koykar
PMHNP-BC
Coming Soon
Psychologist/Therapist
Bret Bajema
Practice Manager
Coming Soon
Patient Care Administrator
Coming Soon
Therapist
Michelle Bajema
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Michelle specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions. Licensed in Washington state, she provides psychotherapy and prescribes psychiatric medications.
Michelle helps clients 14+ with various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, ADD/ADHD, OCD, and delusional disorders. She uses a holistic approach to care and evidence-based interventions. Michelle focuses on treating the person, not just the diagnosis, empowering her patients to make informed and meaningful changes.
Lisa Koykar
Lisa Koykar is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Washington state. She provides psychotherapy and prescribes psychiatric medications for teens and adults.
Lisa supports clients with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood disorders, and ADHD. She integrates evidence-based therapiessuch as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing with a holistic approach to care. Lisa focuses on treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and works collaboratively with clients to create personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
Her warm, transparent style fosters a safe and supportive space for healing. Lisa is passionate about reducing stigma and empowering individuals to reclaim their mental wellness.
Bret Bajema
Bret serves as the Practice Manager, where he ensures the smooth & efficient operation of SCMH. With a wealth of experience in healthcare administration, Bret is the cornerstone of our team, managing everything from appointment scheduling, patient intake, to billing and insurance processes. His meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills keep the office running seamlessly, allowing our therapists to focus on providing exceptional care. He is adept at coordinating communication between our therapists, staff and clients, ensuring everyone is at their best.
Our Clinic
Collaborative Care:
Our Team
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we believe that healing and growth happen best in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our team is made up of compassionate, skilled professionals who work together to provide the highest quality care for our clients.