Mission Statement

Mindset aims to provide person-centered, compassionate care which empowers individuals along their mental health journey. We encourage a therapeutic environment, promoting learning, growth, and resilience. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals aims to collaboratively deliver evidence-based treatment which consistently focuses on the individual.

We strive to reduce mental health treatment’s stigma while respecting all individuals. Our goal, through education, therapeutic interventions, and an approach focused on inclusivity and diversity, is to encourage skill-building and a sense of community. We help individuals acquire tools to tackle challenges and eventually achieve positive change in their lives.

Mindset aspires to instill hope and to be a valuable resource to the community, fostering a therapeutic space where individuals can find relief from immediate challenges and acquire sustained and improved mental health. Intensive outpatient treatment is a vital intervention on the continuum of care, assisting the stabilization of patients and their recovery from acute symptoms. This level of care is ideal for people requiring more contact than standard outpatient visits but not needing 24/7 inpatient treatment.

2022

Foundation & Vision

Mindset was born through a dinner conversation between Rachel & Sara in which they discussed the lack of intensive mental health resources within our community. From this came a vision to provide specialized, evidence-based mental health support for adults in the Pierce County area, focusing on mood and trauma disorder treatment through an in-person Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

2023

Preliminary CARF Accreditation

Awarded first-year international accreditation by CARF, demonstrating that our facility, policies, procedures, and overall Intensive Outpatient Program met the highest global standards for quality, and that we were ready to start working with our community.

2024

Licensed as a BHA by Washington DOH

Achieved official Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) certification from the Washington State Department of Health, solidifying our commitment to clinical excellence and regulatory standards.

2025

3-Year CARF International Accreditation

Awarded the 3-year international accreditation in May 2025 by CARF, demonstrating our continuous and evolving commitment to maintaining an Intensive Outpatient Program that meets the highest global standards for quality and results-driven care.

Expanded to a larger office space with two group rooms, twice as many provider offices, and a private gender-inclusive restroom.

Present

Expansion & Community Impact

Continuing to become an in-network provider with as many insurance companies as possible to provide better community accessibility by working to reduce financial hurdles for our clients.

Growing our team in order to provide clients with a variety of identities, histories, and clinical approaches to best support their unique journeys.

Seeking and responding to feedback from our clients, referral sources, regulatory bodies, and our Western Washington community members to ensure we are meeting the actual needs within our community and doing so in a way that celebrates the individuality and ability of every client we work with.

Our Treatment Philosophy

Mindset is a person-centered program. Our team believes in the worth and dignity of each and every person and we collaborate with respect and empathy. A primary goal is to be a safe treatment space where participants can feel empowered in their healing.

We also understand that mental health is a deeply personal experience. As such, our program at Mindset aims for each participant’s specific needs and preferences to be addressed. We ensure that the unique experiences that every individual participant brings to the group are valued. Through active listening, open communication, and a genuine partnership between our participants and our team, we aim to co-create a personalized treatment plan that reflects individual goals and values.

We are committed to providing culturally competent and socially just care. Our program emphasizes collaborative decision-making and promotes self-determination, empowering individuals to be active participants in their treatment. We are proud of our Tacoma area community’s diversity and actively seek opportunities to serve and work with individuals representing all backgrounds.