Balance Psychiatric and Wellness Clinic

Balance Psychiatric and Wellness Clinic A comprehensive behavioral health practice providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.

Our mission is to support individuals in achieving emotional well-being and personal growth, offering a wide range of therapeutic, psychiatric services. About Balance Psychiatric Clinic

Balance Psychiatric Clinic is a comprehensive behavioral health practice that provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving emotional well-being and personal growth by offering a wide range of therapeutic and psychiatric services. Our Story

Founded to create a supportive, client-centered environment, Balance Psychiatric Clinic has grown to serve individuals, couples, and families seeking mental health care. Recognizing the need for accessible and high-quality services, we have expanded to include multiple providers specializing in therapy, medication management, and group therapy programs. Our Holistic Approach

At Balance Psychiatric Clinic, we believe in treating mental health from the inside out by addressing the mind-body connection. Our approach prioritizes:
✅ Diet & Nutrition – Supporting brain and gut health with proper nourishment
✅ Sleep Hygiene – Establishing healthy sleep patterns for mental well-being
✅ Exercise & Movement – Encouraging physical activity for emotional regulation
✅ Therapy & Counseling – Providing evidence-based therapy to build coping skills
✅ Medication Management (as indicated) – Prescribing medications when necessary, based on a comprehensive evaluation

By focusing on lifestyle, behavioral, and therapeutic interventions first, we aim to empower individuals to develop sustainable, long-term mental wellness before introducing medication when clinically appropriate. Our Services

We provide a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care, offering:
✅ Counseling & Therapy Services – Individual, couples, and family therapy tailored to your needs
✅ Medication Management – Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication support
✅ Group Therapy – Specialized support groups, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS), and other group therapy modalities
✅ Long-Acting Injectables – For individuals requiring sustained psychiatric medication treatment

Conditions We Treat

Our team of licensed mental health professionals and psychiatric providers specializes in treating:
✔ Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✔ Depression & Mood Disorders
✔ Bipolar Disorder
✔ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Trauma-Related Disorders
✔ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
✔ Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
✔ Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Recovery
✔ Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
✔ Stress & Life Transitions
✔ Grief & Loss
✔ Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

Accepted Insurance Plans

We accept a variety of insurance plans, including:

✔ Medicare
✔ Regence
✔ Premera
✔ Blue Cross Blue Shield
✔ Aetna / Aetna Medicare Advantage
✔ LifeWise (Not in network with Alpine)
✔ First Choice Health
✔ HMA (Healthcare Management Administrators)
✔ Regence Group Administrators (RGA)
✔ Wellcare / Ambetter

We also work with the following out-of-network plans:

✔ United Healthcare (All Plans)
✔ BCBS Providence (uses Optum for Mental Health)
✔ Cigna
✔ Humana
✔ Wellpoint
✔ Apple Health (All Managed Care Plans)
✔ Kaiser HMO
✔ CHPW Exchange
✔ Molina / Exchange

If your insurance is not listed, please contact our administrative team for verification and assistance with billing options. Our Locations

To better serve our community, we have expanded to two locations:
📍 Primary Location: 2142 W. Railroad Ave., Shelton, WA 98584
📍 New Second Location (Opening March 1, 2025): 130 S. 3rd St., Shelton, WA 98584

Get in Touch

📞 Main Line: 360-358-3039
📞 Administrative Team: Call or text 360-358-0634

Balance Psychiatric Clinic is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness!

11/25/2025
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11/23/2025

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11/07/2025

This is why Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is so effective! It’s Neurostimulation

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Email 📧 reception@balancepsychiatric.org

New brain-imaging research is challenging long-held beliefs about depression. For decades, it was widely assumed that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, particularly involving neurotransmitters like serotonin. However, the latest studies show that the reality is far more complex.

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Volunteer opportunity at The Youth Connection!
10/24/2025

Volunteer opportunity at The Youth Connection!

🎁 We’re heading into the holiday season!

I know we've said it before, but for a couple of reasons we have lost touch with some of our potential or existing volunteers. we’re taking time this week (Thursday and Friday) to reconnect with everyone on our current list and share what we’ve been working on.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming holiday events and to assist with sending out our Christmas cards this year.

Of course, we also have our ongoing volunteer opportunities, listed in the photo below and on our website under “Volunteers.”

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now is a great time to jump in and help us make this season special for youth in our community. 🎄

09/12/2025

Why do rural communities face higher risks of Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dr. Justin Miller from the University of Washington joins Jeff Slakey to talk about the new Northwest Rural Brain Health Initiative launching in partnership with Mason Health. The project brings free education sessions, brain....

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08/31/2025

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08/27/2025

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130 S. 3rd Street
Shelton, WA
98584

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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