Business Details
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care in Shoreline, WA
Mountain Peak MH, PLLC is a psychiatric practice dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for adults. Founded by Marla Brucken, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, our practice combines extensive clinical experience with a holistic approach to treating mental health conditions. With over a decade of experience in diverse settings including community mental health, crisis diversion, and substance use detoxification, we specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder. Our treatment philosophy emphasizes collaboration with other healthcare providers and empowers patients through active participation in their care.We utilize evidence-based practices and consider physical health, genetics, and lifestyle factors in developing comprehensive treatment plans. While we focus on psychiatric evaluations and medication management, we also incorporate supportive therapy and health counseling. Our practice maintains affiliations with professional organizations including the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Located in Shoreline, Washington, we offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to accommodate patient needs.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Medication Management
Telehealth Services
Mood Disorder Treatment
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Treatment Planning
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Collaborative Care
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified psychiatric expertise since 2012
- Our holistic approach considers all life factors in treatment
- We collaborate with primary care and mental health providers
- We provide both in-person and telehealth appointment options
- We maintain in-network status with major insurance providers
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations assess mental health status through detailed clinical interviews covering symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. This 60-90 minute session establishes diagnosis and treatment plans while incorporating patient preferences and collaborative decision-making. The evaluation includes review of treatment consent forms and development of individualized care strategies.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication management appointments monitor treatment effectiveness and side effects while adjusting dosages as needed. These sessions include supportive therapy elements and may incorporate pharmacogenomic testing to inform medication decisions. Follow-up intervals range from biweekly to quarterly based on treatment stability and patient response to prescribed medications.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth appointments provide accessible mental health care through secure video platforms. These virtual sessions offer equivalent clinical quality to in-person visits while increasing convenience for patients. Services include medication management, treatment planning, and follow-up care conducted through HIPAA-compliant communication channels.
Mood Disorder Treatment
Specialized treatment for mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder combines evidence-based medication protocols with lifestyle counseling. Our approach integrates regular symptom monitoring, medication adjustments, and psychoeducation about condition management while emphasizing patient empowerment in treatment decisions.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Targeted anxiety disorder treatment utilizes medication management combined with coping strategy development. The program addresses various anxiety presentations through personalized treatment plans that may include pharmacological interventions, stress reduction techniques, and referrals for complementary psychotherapy services.
People
Marla Brucken
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience treating mood and anxiety disorders. Former Seattle University adjunct faculty member specializing in evidence-based medication management and holistic mental health care approaches.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care for adults with mood and anxiety disorders through both in-person and telehealth appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Lifewise, First Choice Health Network, and Aetna. We also offer cash-pay options and out-of-network reimbursement documentation.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments for medication management and follow-up care using HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments incur fees: $150 for evaluations and $100 for follow-ups, which are not covered by insurance.
Do you treat ADHD?
We do not provide evaluations or treatment for ADHD as part of our current practice focus.
What about crisis situations?
As a solo practice, we cannot provide 24/7 crisis services. For emergencies, contact local crisis lines or visit the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
