Circle Creek Therapy adds behavioral health and counseling

Auburn facility’s program will focus on children.

By Robert Whale • September 27, 2024 7:30 am

Circle Creek Therapy has expanded its services in Auburn to include behavioral health and counseling, with a particular focus on children.

This new department aims to fill a critical gap in the community, where access to mental health services for children has been severely underserved. According to the company, it is taking this action in response to the growing need for comprehensive mental health support for children.

“We have hired two more social workers, and we are ready to see patients,” Stephen Doherty, CEO of Circle Creek Therapy, said Tuesday.

“We have heard the frustrations of our patients and their parents,” said Courtni Doherty, SLP, owner and CEO of Circle Creek Therapy, who started the family-owned business nine years ago as a speech therapist. “As a parent of a child with special needs myself, I understand the challenges and isolation that families can feel. Our goal at Circle Creek Therapy has always been to listen to our families and support them where they need it most.”

Leading the new department is Casey Hubeek, MSW, LICSW, who has worked closely with the Circle Creek Therapy leadership team over the past six months to secure contracts with in-network insurance companies and establish comprehensive policies and procedures. According to the owners, Hubeek brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate, play-based approach to therapy, treating conditions such as PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, behavioral and emotional concerns, and ADHD.

In addition to individual therapy, the behavioral health and counseling team will organize and manage parent nights. Located at 110 2nd St. SW, Circle Creek Therapy’s parent nights are public events, open to patients’ families and the broader community, to ensure everyone has access to the resources and support they need.

“Our focus at Circle Creek Therapy is always to find ways to better serve our community,” added Courtni Doherty. “By adding behavioral health and counseling services, we are taking a significant leap forward in supporting parents and children with the services they need to succeed.”

In addition to the new behavioral health and counseling services, Circle Creek Therapy continues to offer a full range of pediatric and adult speech, feeding, occupational, and physical therapies.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 253-237-3405 or visit circlecreektherapy.com.