South Puget Sound's
Mental Health Care Partner
Concurrent Psychotherapy
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
At Sound Choice Mental Health, we believe that combining psychotherapy with medication management leads to more effective and lasting outcomes than relying on either treatment alone.
Our compassionate and highly skilled therapists are here to support you through significant emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns, we offer personalized care rooted in evidence-based practices.
We understand the courage it takes to seek help, and we’re honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Our team is dedicated to helping you break through emotional barriers, foster meaningful change, and experience true healing. Serving the communities of Lacey, Olympia, and surrounding areas, we provide thoughtful, integrated mental health care that empowers you to make sound choices for your well-being.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Carrying the effects of trauma can feel exhausting. It can show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in patterns that do not change. At Sound Choice Mental Health, we offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a fast and effective approach to help your brain process and release distressing experiences.
ART allows you to erase painful images and rewrite your story through memory reconsolidation. This process changes how your body responds to past experiences so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical reactions.
Many clients experience meaningful relief in just 1 to 5 sessions.
How ART Is Different
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Focuses on images and physical sensations, not just thoughts
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Uses voluntary image replacement so you stay in control
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Moves beyond desensitization to create positive outcomes
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Process focused rather than requiring detailed storytelling
Why Clients Choose ART
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No need to share detailed trauma narratives
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No homework between sessions
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No expectation of long term therapy
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Fast and measurable results
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Helps resolve emotional blocks such as guilt or shame
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Client centered and collaborative
What ART Can Help With
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a peer reviewed, evidence based treatment for trauma and mental health concerns in both adults and children.
You can learn more about the research and clinical evidence here:
https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/evidence-based/
Common conditions treated include:
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PTSD and trauma
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Anxiety and panic
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Depression
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OCD
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Phobias
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Addiction and substance use
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Grief and loss
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Relationship challenges and infidelity
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Codependency
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Performance anxiety
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Work related stress
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Chronic pain and pain management
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Low self esteem and past victimization
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Learning challenges including dyslexia
Why ART Works
Your brain has the ability to update and heal from difficult experiences. ART helps reduce emotional reactivity and allows you to view situations with more clarity.
As distress decreases, positive memories can strengthen and new perspectives can take hold. This often leads to faster restoration of emotional balance and daily functioning.
A Faster Path to Relief
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is grounded in evidence based psychotherapy approaches but is designed to work more quickly.
ART does not involve hypnosis, medication, or ongoing homework. Many clients begin noticing improvement in their first session.
Real Results From Clients
“I made more progress in one hour than I had made in 3 years of therapy.”
“I was skeptical at first, but after one session my feelings changed dramatically. I no longer feel overwhelmed by what had been affecting me for months.”
“I can finally sleep through the night. I used to replay the hardest moments of my loss whenever things got quiet. Now my mind goes to the good memories instead. I still feel the loss, but it no longer overwhelms me or shows up as nightmares.”
“Accelerated Resolution Therapy has been life changing. After 40 years of living with a paralyzing fear of heights, I am finally free from it. I was surprised at how quickly it worked. It felt like getting exactly what I needed and walking out with it."
"This approach works. Healing can happen faster than most people expect. Freedom is possible.”
“ART made a meaningful difference in my recovery. After massive stroke, I faced not only physical challenges but also a fear that I might not be good enough anymore. Through ART, I was able to shift my anxiety into something more focused and manageable. I felt supported every step of the way. I now feel lighter and more like myself again.”
“ART changed everything for me. For two years, I lived with panic disorder and severe health anxiety, constantly fearing the worst despite normal medical tests. Through ART, we uncovered a past trauma that had been fueling my symptoms. After just one session, I felt a shift. I could think more clearly, manage anxious thoughts, and feel calm again. My physical symptoms have decreased and no longer control my life. I finally feel at peace.”
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 that combining psychotherapy with medication management leads to more effective and lasting outcomes than relying on either treatment alone.
Our compassionate and highly skilled providers are here to support you through significant emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health concerns, we offer personalized care rooted in evidence-based practices.
We understand the courage it takes to seek help, and we’re honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Our team is dedicated to helping you break through emotional barriers, foster meaningful change, and experience true healing. Serving the communities of Lacey, Olympia, and surrounding areas, we provide thoughtful, integrated psychiatric mental health care that empowers you to make sound choices for your well-being.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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)
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.*