Refer a Patient for Outpatient Behavioral Health and Mental Health Counseling in Washington State
If you have an adult patient who needs mental health counseling or behavioral health support via therapy, Lakewood Child and Family Counseling makes the referral process fast and straightforward. We offer secure online therapy for adults across Washington State with a team of licensed therapists and current availability. Getting your patient connected to care takes minutes, not weeks.
We work with primary care providers, PCMs, hospital discharge planners, case managers, social workers, EAP coordinators, college counselors, and any other provider who needs a trusted outpatient behavioral health referral partner for their adult patients.
Ready to Refer? Book the Intake Now
Use the Book Now button below to schedule a first session intake directly on behalf of your patient, or share the link so your patient can self-schedule at their convenience. No phone call required. The intake form collects everything we need to get your patient matched with the right therapist and seen quickly.
First session intakes are available to adults anywhere in Washington State. Same week availability is often possible.
How the Referral Process Works
Referring a patient to Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is simple. Here is what to expect from start to first session.
Step 1: Identify the Need
Your adult patient presents with behavioral health concerns including overwhelm, anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, grief, perfectionism, ADHD, or other mental health needs. They are 18 or older and located anywhere in Washington State.
Step 2: Book on Their Behalf… or Share the Booking Link
Book the first session on the patient’s behalf while they are in your office, Or you can share the book now link with them for self scheduling. The entire process takes under five minutes!
Later the Patient Receives a confirmation email
Have the patient check their email box later to receive a confirmation email that their appointment has been confirmed. There they will get further instructions for completing their intake documentation before the first session. This covers their presenting concerns, history, and scheduling preferences so their therapist is prepared from session one.
Once the Paperwork is completed
The day of the appointment, the patient receives a secure telehealth link by email to attends their first 53 minute session from home, their workplace, or any private space in Washington State.
Who We Serve and What We Treat
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling provides online therapy exclusively for adults ages 18 and older. We do not provide services for children, adolescents, or teens. All therapy is delivered via secure telehealth across Washington State.
Our licensed therapists work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety, high functioning anxiety, and generalized worry
- Depression and persistent low mood
- PTSD and complex trauma (CPTSD)
- Burnout and chronic stress
- Grief and loss
- ADHD and neurodivergent adults
- Parenting stress and family relationship challenges
- Life transitions, identity concerns, and adjustment
- Emotional dysregulation and mood concerns
- Relationship patterns and communication challenges
- Religious trauma and generational family patterns
- Political anxiety and current events stress
- Employment distress and career transitions
- Postpartum anxiety and new parent support
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Beginning August 2026, we will also offer EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD through one of our licensed clinicians.
Insurance Accepted for Behavioral Health Referrals
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is in network with the following insurance plans for online therapy in Washington State:
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Premera Blue Cross
- Lifewise Health Plan of Washington
- First Choice Health Network (FCHN)
- HMA (Health Management Administrators)
- Ambetter Marketplace
- Molina Marketplace
- Tricare Select
- Tricare Prime (PCM referral required, see below)
- VA Community Care Network
Private pay, HSA, and FSA are also accepted for patients who prefer to pay out of pocket.
Tricare Prime Referrals: What PCMs Need to Know
Active duty service members and their dependents enrolled in Tricare Prime require a referral from their Primary Care Manager before beginning specialty behavioral health care. If you are a PCM at JBLM, Naval Base Kitsap, or any Washington State military installation, you can submit a referral directly to Lakewood Child and Family Counseling through the standard Tricare referral process. Once the referral is authorized, the patient can book their intake using the link on this page. Military spouses and family members enrolled in Tricare Select do not require a PCM referral and can self-schedule directly.
Service Area: Online Therapy Across Washington State
Because all of our services are delivered online, we are able to serve adult patients anywhere in Washington State. Providers across the state can refer confidently, knowing geography is not a barrier to care.
All sessions are held online so providers can refer adult patients to us from anywhere in Washington State. We regularly serve Tacoma, Lakewood, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Spanaway, Parkland, University Place, JBLM, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Spokane, Spokane Valley, and surrounding communities throughout western and eastern Washington. Same week intake appointments are frequently available. Use the Book Now button on this page to refer directly.
If your patient is located anywhere in Washington State and is 18 or older, we can see them.
Why Providers Refer to Lakewood Child and Family Counseling
Currently Accepting New Patients
We have therapists with availability now. Patients do not face the 6 to 12 week waitlists common at many behavioral health practices. Same week and next week appointments are frequently available.
Licensed and Credentialed W2 Therapists
Our therapists are licensed, credentialed W2 employees, not independent contractors. That means consistent clinical oversight, accountability to the practice, and a stable care environment for your patients.
Specialized Clinical Training
Our team brings specific clinical specialties including Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), trauma-informed care, evidence-based anxiety treatment, ADHD and neurodivergent support, and starting August 2025, EMDR for trauma and PTSD.
Telehealth Only, Statewide Access
All sessions are delivered via secure, HIPAA compliant video platform. There is no physical office to travel to, which increases follow-through and reduces missed appointments, especially for patients with transportation barriers, demanding schedules, or rural locations. We are also available for care coordination with referring providers with appropriate patient consent.
Serving Washington Adults Since 2008
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling has provided adult behavioral health services across Washington State since 2008. Providers can refer with confidence knowing they are sending patients to an established, credentialed, and clinically accountable practice.
Behavioral Health Referral Questions From Washington State Providers
Where can I refer a patient for outpatient behavioral health or mental health counseling in Washington State?
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health practice accepting referrals for adult patients across Washington State, including Tacoma, Lakewood, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Spanaway, Parkland, University Place, JBLM, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Spokane, Spokane Valley, and surrounding communities throughout western and eastern Washington. Our licensed mental health counselors provide telehealth therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and other behavioral health concerns. We are accepting new patients now and can typically schedule a first session within the same week. Use the Book Now button on this page to refer directly.
What is the process for making a behavioral health referral for my patient?
Referring a patient to Lakewood Child and Family Counseling requires no paperwork on your end. Share the Book Now link with your patient or complete the booking on their behalf directly from this page. No prior authorization is required for most plans. Your patient completes a brief intake form online, selects a time, and meets their licensed therapist by secure telehealth video for their first 53 minute session. For Tricare Prime patients, submit your referral through the standard Tricare process before your patient schedules. All other patients can book directly without a referral.
Can I schedule a behavioral health intake on behalf of my patient?
Yes. Use the Book Now button on this page to complete a warm handoff referral while your patient is in your office. The patient receives a confirmation and intake form via email immediately after booking. Please confirm you have entered their correct email address before submitting.
Do you provide adult behavioral health services only?
Yes. Lakewood Child and Family Counseling provides outpatient behavioral health and mental health counseling exclusively for adults ages 18 and older. We do not provide services for children, adolescents, or teens. We do work with parents of children experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges through our EFFT parent therapy approach. Read more about that work here.
How do I find an outpatient behavioral health provider accepting patients in Pierce County?
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is based in Lakewood, Washington and accepts behavioral health referrals for adult patients throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, University Place, Gig Harbor, Spanaway, Steilacoom, Bonney Lake, Port Orchard, and JBLM area communities. All care is delivered via secure telehealth so patients do not need to travel to a physical office. Same week availability is common. Use the Book Now button on this page to get your patient scheduled.
How do I find a behavioral health provider accepting referrals across Washington State?
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling has licensed therapists with current openings for adult patients statewide. Because all sessions are delivered via telehealth, availability is not limited by geography. We are accepting new referrals in Tacoma, Bellevue, Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, Yakima, Bremerton, and throughout western and eastern Washington. Same week intake appointments are frequently available.
Do you coordinate care with referring providers?
With appropriate written consent from the patient, we can coordinate with primary care providers, case managers, discharge planners, and other referring providers as clinically indicated. Please contact us through the website contact form for care coordination requests.
What if my patient’s insurance is not listed?
Patients whose insurance is not listed may still receive services through private pay. We accept HSA and FSA cards. Patients can also contact us to verify out of network benefits with their individual plan before scheduling.
Do your therapists prescribe medication?
No. Our licensed mental health counselors provide outpatient talk therapy and behavioral health counseling only. For patients who need both therapy and medication management, we are glad to serve as the therapy provider in a coordinated care model while you or another prescribing provider manage medication separately.
Do you accept urgent behavioral health referrals?
We do not offer crisis or emergency behavioral health services. For patients in acute crisis, please contact 988 or direct them to the nearest emergency department. For patients who need prompt but not emergency level behavioral health support, same week telehealth intakes are frequently available. Check current availability using the Book Now button at the top of this page.
Where can I refer a patient for behavioral health services in King County or Snohomish County?
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling accepts outpatient behavioral health referrals for adult patients throughout King County and Snohomish County. King County has the highest median household income in Washington State at over $116,000, and while general mental health providers exist in the Seattle metro area, specialty gaps in EFFT, trauma-informed therapy, ADHD, and neurodivergent support remain significant. We serve adults in Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Everett, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Edmonds, and surrounding communities. All services are delivered via secure telehealth with current availability and same week intake appointments frequently available.
Where can I refer a patient for outpatient behavioral health services in eastern Washington?
Eastern Washington has some of the most significant mental health provider shortages in the state. Multiple eastern Washington counties including Yakima, Okanogan, Adams, Columbia, Garfield, and Ferry carry federally designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) status, meaning residents may travel significant distances or go without specialty behavioral health care entirely. Lakewood Child and Family Counseling serves adult patients throughout eastern Washington including Spokane, Spokane Valley, Yakima, Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, and surrounding communities via secure telehealth, removing the geographic barriers that prevent access to specialty care in rural and underserved areas. We are accepting new referrals now with same week availability.
Where can I find a behavioral health provider for patients in Thurston County, Kitsap County, or Clark County?
We serve adult patients in Thurston County including Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, where median household income ranks among the top six in Washington State. Kitsap County patients including those in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, and Bainbridge Island frequently benefit from telehealth services given the geographic ferry barrier to Seattle-based providers, and the presence of Naval Base Kitsap means significant Tricare-covered behavioral health need in the region. Clark County including Vancouver WA, Camas, and Washougal has a growing suburban population with increasing demand for specialty behavioral health services that local capacity has not kept pace with. All sessions are delivered via secure telehealth with same week availability frequently possible.
Where can I refer a patient with Regence or Premera insurance for behavioral health therapy in Washington State?
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is in network with both Regence BlueCross BlueShield and Premera Blue Cross for outpatient behavioral health services across Washington State. Both plans cover telehealth therapy at the same rate as in-person care under Washington State mental health parity law, and patients with either plan can book directly without prior authorization for most covered outpatient services. We can typically schedule a first telehealth intake within the same week. Use the Book Now button on this page to refer directly.
Where can I refer a military patient with Tricare or VA benefits for mental health counseling in Washington State?
We are in network with Tricare Select, Tricare Prime, and the VA Community Care Network for outpatient behavioral health therapy in Washington State, serving military patients at JBLM, Naval Base Kitsap, and throughout Washington. Tricare Select patients do not require a PCM referral and can self-schedule directly. Tricare Prime patients require a PCM referral before scheduling. VA patients need authorization from the VA before their first appointment. Once authorized, all patients can book their first telehealth intake using the Book Now button on this page.
Refer a Patient Today
Lakewood Child and Family Counseling is accepting new adult patients across Washington State. Whether you are a primary care provider, hospital discharge planner, case manager, social worker, EAP coordinator, or any other referring professional, we are ready to receive your referral and connect your patient to outpatient behavioral health care quickly.
Use the Book Now button to schedule a first session intake directly. No phone call required. Same week availability is often possible. If you have a question about a specific patient or referral, use the contact form on our website and our team will respond promptly.