Welcome New Providers

Chaplaincy Behavioral Health is expanding its services with three new providers and specialties.

Meet Our Newest Providers:

Lynn-Marie Peashka, PMHNP-BC, practices psychiatry, and has been in this field for 20 years. Originally from Richland, she is returning from Idaho after 17 years. She is a Nationally Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, graduating from Washington State University’s ARNP/PMHNP programs with highest honors. She will provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults and older adolescents. For physicians, please fax patient referrals to 509-460-5888. (Please include last three visit notes).

Adrian Garcia, Psy. D., is a bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking clinical psychologist who grew up in the Yakima Valley among an extended migrant farm-working family. He is a graduate of Antioch University, Seattle, and consults for the University of Washington. Among his specialties are art therapy, psychological testing, and working with children.

Albert Wilkens, LMHC., is a licensed mental health professional with years of experience working at Lourdes, primarily in their chemical dependency unit, with in-patient treatment. He specializes in minority mental health. Albert is a native of Pasco, and a graduate of the University of Washington and Heritage College. He is uniquely able to help minority patients overcome adverse childhood experiences.

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Chaplaincy Behavioral Health collaborates closely with many primary care physicians in the community providing counseling for individuals, couples, children or families who have complicated medical challenges. Our therapists are culturally sensitive and bi-lingual. We are one of the few counseling practices in the Tri-Cities that accept Medicare and Medicaid as well as other private insurance. To schedule an appointment or make a referral, please call us at (509) 783-7417.

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