Mental Health Practice – Blue Mountain Behavioral Health
Blue Mountain Behavioral Health is a mental health practice located at 6711 Regents Blvd., Suite B, University Place, Washington 98466. The practice is led by Laura M. Ibarra, who holds credentials as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP). Ibarra earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington, and is verified by Psychology Today.
The practice employs a broad set of evidence-based and solution-focused treatment modalities. Therapeutic approaches listed on the site include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Client-Centered Therapy, Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The variety of approaches listed allows the practice to adjust the clinical method to fit different client presentations and treatment goals rather than applying a single fixed framework.
Blue Mountain Behavioral Health addresses depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship conflict, identity concerns, life transitions, parenting issues, and spirituality. A stated specialty of the practice is dual diagnosis treatment involving co-occurring substance use disorders and mood disorders, which requires integrated clinical attention to both conditions simultaneously. Session formats include in-person individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Insurance accepted by the practice includes Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Federal Employees Blue Cross and Blue Shield, First Choice Health, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Kaiser. Private pay rates range from $150 to $200 per session, with a sliding scale available for eligible clients. The practice accepts both cash and credit card payments.
Prospective clients can contact Blue Mountain Behavioral Health by phone at (253) 240-1964 or by email at email@bluemountainbehavioralhealth.com. The office is located in University Place, a community in Pierce County, Washington, situated just west of Tacoma. The practice’s broad insurance acceptance, sliding scale, and diverse clinical modalities allow it to serve a wide range of clients in the South Puget Sound region. No year of establishment is listed on the website.