South Puget Sound's
Mental Health Care Partner
Comprehensive Psychiatry
compassionate mental health
Comprehensive Psychiatry
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we believe in the power of human connection. Your first visit will be in person at our Lacey, WA office.
During your initial psychiatric evaluation, we take time to understand your mental health history and current symptoms to create a personalized treatment plan. When needed, we conduct a detailed differential screening to deepen our understanding and fine tune your care.
We offer individualized psychopharmacology, evidence-based psychotherapy, and, when appropriate, complementary treatments ensuring your care is safe, holistic, and effective. Our approach supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being, with a focus on delivering compassionate mental health care.
Concurrent Psychotherapy
Pharmacogenetic testing is a powerful tool that helps personalize your mental health treatment by tailoring medication choices to your unique genetic profile.
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we use Genomind® pharmacogenetic testing to identify medications that are more likely to be effective and less likely to cause unwanted side effects. This advanced testing improves safety, reduces the trial-and-error process, and helps our providers find the right medication faster, especially for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions.
By understanding how your body metabolizes different medications, we can make more informed decisions about your psychopharmacology plan, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications. The majority of the cost for Genomind testing is typically covered by insurance, making this innovative approach accessible to most patients.
Choice Mental Health is committed to offering cutting-edge, personalized mental health care that supports your journey toward healing and wellness.
SPRAVATO
Spravato® (esketamine) is a breakthrough medication for adults living with treatment-resistant depression—one of the first new FDA-approved depression therapies in decades.
Unlike traditional antidepressants, Spravato® works differently in the brain and has the potential to significantly improve the lives of individuals who haven’t found relief from other treatments. If you’ve tried two or more antidepressants without adequate results, you may be a candidate for Spravato treatment.
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we offer Spravato® therapy in a safe, supportive clinical setting. The medication is administered as a nasal spray that you self-administer under the supervision of our trained medical staff. This ensures both safety and comfort throughout the process.
Our team is committed to providing innovative, evidence-based care for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression. If you're ready to explore a new path toward healing, contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about whether Spravato® is right for you.
*See disclaimer below.
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we believe in the power of human connection. Your first visit will be in person at our Lacey, WA office.
During your initial psychiatric evaluation, we take time to understand your mental health history and current symptoms to create a personalized treatment plan. When needed, we conduct a detailed differential screening to deepen our understanding and fine tune your care.
We offer individualized psychopharmacology, evidence-based psychotherapy, and, when appropriate, complementary treatments ensuring your care is safe, holistic, and effective. Our approach supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being, with a focus on delivering compassionate mental health care.
Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Also known as clinical depression, is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, affecting more than 21 million adults.
Symptoms of MDD
Symptoms may include depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities, change in sleep, appetite or weight, fatigue, diminished concentration or slowed thoughts, feelings of worthlessness and/or suicidal ideation.
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
When two or more antidepressants don’t provide relief for depression, this is commonly known as treatment-resistant depression.
Symptom relief for TRD
If you have treatment-resistant depression, you may benefit from taking SPRAVATO® with or without an oral antidepressant.*
Accepted Insurers
“Michelle Bajema is an outstanding psychiatric nurse practitioner — thorough, professional, and compassionate. She listens carefully, offers thoughtful insights, and makes well-considered, appropriate medication recommendations. I always feel heard and supported. I was once asked if I was comfortable with a student observing, which I appreciated, as it showed her professionalism and respect for patient choice. She is a provider who demonstrates integrity and genuine care. I’m grateful to have her as part of my care team.”
Anonymous Patient
“Lisa was amazing and made me feel very comfortable. For the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful that things can truly get better.”
Anonymous Patient
“I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with this clinic. The providers I see are friendly, attentive, helpful, and always encouraging. I have never had a bad experience here and am genuinely grateful to have found this practice.”
Anonymous Patient
Real Stories, Real Change
"The support is incredibly important to me! Sound Choice provides a safe environment where I feel at ease sharing my deepest anxieties & concerns. The help has brought me a long way and I couldn't be more pleased with my progress!"
- Sara (June 2024)
"Dr. Bajema immediately understood and put my daughter at ease, on top of having visible improvements on her. I cannot recommend this clinic highly enough; I wish I had discovered it sooner.
- Tammy (October 2022)
"I was recommended by a friend. I was in a tough spot, dealing with a lot of stress & anxiety and was struggling to cope. I can truly feel that there is genuine care about my mental health. There is a prioritization for patients' mental health and well-being. I am grateful to have found Sound Choice."
- Anonymous (February 2023)