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Finding relief through support
The struggle and pain that leave you feeling unhappy and alone (even in a room full of people) need to be addressed. This means recognizing that things may have gotten away from you. It also means making the decision to get out of your own way and seek help to find your way forward.
Men and women are often taught to value being self-sufficient above all else, seeing the need for help as weakness and failure.
While being self-sufficient is important in many ways, it does not apply the same way when we are in need.
In the African Savannah, animals instinctively seek the safety of others when predators are near. Struggling animals are moved to the center of the herd where they can be nurtured and protected until they are stronger.
Standing out alone and vulnerable, generally leads to disastrous consequences and provides no real benefit.
You can continue to struggle with self-loathing, fear, and unhappiness – or you can do something about it.
Support, validation, growth, and solutions are what the therapy experience is all about.
It starts with a call.
Seeking help begins with your initial phone call to Advanced Behavioral Health.
The experience of getting help should not be harder than the challenges you are already facing. A simple call to schedule a free, in-person consultation with a therapist will give you a chance to see what therapy may be like, including whether you and the therapist are a good fit.
After your introductory consultation meeting (15-20 minutes), an initial assessment visit is scheduled.
Following the consultation meeting, each appointment is approximately 50-55 minutes. Our meetings will occur in an office environment designed to be welcoming, professional and comfortable, and different lighting can be utilized to accommodate your needs. Online teletherapy appointments are also available when travel is difficult or undesirable. Please see our FAQ page to learn which insurances we accept.
Our goals and beliefs
Advanced Behavioral Health was created to provide compassionate growth and change, and to address ongoing challenges in our current system of care. These challenges often include: the inability to gain access to a therapist in a reasonable amount of time, lack of coordination and integration between the therapist and other healthcare providers, treatment not linked to evidence-based practices or outcomes, and follow-up support to ensure the maintenance and continuation of successes/gains after therapy is over.
To assist with overcoming challenges to accessing care, Advanced Behavioral Health has partnered with healthcare entities such as Cancer Care Northwest to provide integrated collaborative care between medical teams and our seasoned mental health care clinicians. If care is easier to access and barriers are removed, we believe more people will experience the benefits of “Whole Person Care.”
We believe in the use of technology to provide convenience and access to information, data, and resources, such as online therapy (tele-health), as well as easy scheduling and messaging.
I’m still not sure about this therapy stuff.
If you have never tried working with a therapist before, call today and try it out for free.
Most people who attend therapy for the first-time report that if they had known how much therapy would help them, they would have gone sooner.
Give yourself a chance to experience help. You don’t have to go it alone; we are here to help.
Our Team
Joseph Judd, MS, LMFT
I have been in the behavioral healthcare field for more than 25 years and am passionate about helping others. My experience has been gained in a range of settings, including community mental health centers, hospital and university care centers, the national healthcare arena, and private practice settings working with individuals, couples, and families.
My Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology is from Brigham Young University. From there I acquired a Master’s of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in Southern California.
I also have earned additional certificates in family life education and integrated care management. I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Professional in the state of Washington.
When I’m not working in the community, I’m likely to be found listening to good music, enjoying good food, or being somewhere out in nature hiking, camping, kayaking, or skiing with my family and friends.
Patrick Lipp, MS, LMHC
Patrick is a veteran therapist with 35 years of experience in multiple settings. He has been actively involved in the mental health field as it has developed through the years here in Spokane, and has provided care for multiple generations of families. From teens to adults, Pat has a careful and methodical approach to connecting with individuals and families to ensure the best of care. His compassion, humor and kindness has made him a sought after resource in our area. We are grateful to have Pat on our team.
Jessica Garry, MS, LMHC
Jessica is an experienced therapist with 20+ years experience working in many settings and with many mental health treatment needs. She is available to work with adolescents and adults ages 13 and older. Jessica is experienced with working with those experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma. She has spent many years compassionately and skillfully working with those managing medical challenges such as AIDS or Cancer and the mental health conditions that often accompany such challenging diagnoses. We are excited to have Jessica join our team.
Julie Lilienkamp, MEd, LMHCA
Julie is a passionate and skilled clinician with several years of experience working with teens and adults and is a nationally certified counselor as well as a licensed associate counselor in WA state. She graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane and has worked in the schools and as a therapist in the private practice setting as well. Julie takes the time to connect with those she works with in a way that is comfortable and meaningful to them, building on individual’s strengths and moving at each individual’s preferred pace. Her approach focuses on an interactive experience and helps the clients she works with find hope and while working through difficult issues. Julie has travelled around the world teaching mountaineering and volunteering her time with others. As an accomplished climber Julie has climbed many mountains, including Mt Everest, and can help others conquer the challenges in their lives as well.
Dionne Miller, MS, LMHCA
Derek Ormiston, Intern
Derek is a registered intern currently awaiting full licensure as a Mental Health Clinical Associate. Derek completed his graduate work, earned his MS degree in clinical counseling, and passed the national counselor certification earlier this year! He has already completed hundreds of hours of amazing work assisting clients from many backgrounds, ages and needs in getting lasting and effective therapy. Derek is available to work with individuals and families as young as 13 and older adults into their 60s and beyond.