Samaritan Healthcare’s Behavioral and Mental Health service provides a holistic approach to behavioral and mental healthcare—bridging physical, mental, and behavioral health needs to care for the whole person. Behavioral Health is conveniently located in the Family Medicine Department, which helps to remove barriers or stigma for those needing outpatient treatment..

Behavioral Health providers include Teresa Hutsell and Jonathan Ingram, both ARNP, PMHNP-BC; and Liz Walker and Fabian Gonzales, licensed mental health counselors.

Dr. Katie Kist is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult treatment. She treats a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, ADHD, and parent-child attachment issues. Dr. Kist believes in a holistic approach that blends mind and body.

Together they work closely with Family Medicine physicians and providers to offer integrated care and coordinate treatments and care plans for patients of all ages, potentially including counseling or medication. The Behavioral and Mental Health team understands the importance of listening and caring for patients with empathy and support, and the willingness to go the extra mile.

Providing the care right here, close to home in Moses Lake, makes it even more effective. If you or a friend or loved one is struggling, you’re not alone. We’re here to help.

Services offered by Behavioral and Mental Health:

• Behavioral health, mental health assessment
• Child psychiatry services
• Counseling
• Prescribing medications when needed as part of the treatment plan
• Connecting patients with services available
• Explaining the process and the benefits of following treatment plans