South Puget Sound's
Mental Health Care Partner
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.
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.
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.
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.
What We Treat
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Depression can make life feel heavy and lonely, and it’s not always easy to see when it’s time to get support. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a tough episode, haven’t found relief with other treatments, or are just starting to look for help, you’re not alone, we’re here for you.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make life harder. Affecting work, school, relationships, and even the little things you do every day.
OCD is treatable, but it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. If you’ve been diagnosed or just think you might have OCD, know that support is available
Anxiety
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and tough to handle, but you’re not alone—many people live with it every day.
Everyone’s experience with anxiety is different. No matter how it shows up for you, we’re here to help you find relief and discover practical ways to move forward with a calmer mind.
Adolescent Mental Health
Facing mental health challenges as a teen is tough and can have lasting effects—especially with the added stress many young people have felt in recent years.
At Sound Choice Mental Health, our team works with adolescents to help them navigate tough emotions, build real-life coping skills, and create better ways for families to connect and support each other.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious condition that can make daily life really challenging.
With the right diagnosis and support, though, it’s possible to live a happy, fulfilling life.
ADHD
ADHD can make staying organized, focused, and calm feel like a real challenge whether at work, in school, or at home.
But you’re not alone. We help adolescents and adults understand and manage ADHD, offering practical tools and support to help you thrive in your day-to-day life.
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.*
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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)
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)