Rooted in the wild, grounded in evidence
Backcountry Mental Health was founded on a love for the outdoors and a simple belief: real growth often happens outside your comfort zone.
The backcountry demands respect. People who go prepared, with a skilled guide, the right tools, and honest knowledge of the terrain, go farther and come back safer. We bring that same philosophy to care. A good provider does not clear the path for you. We help you read the map, build your skills, and move through difficult terrain with confidence.
Kyle Young
PMHNP-BC · Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerA board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and lifelong backcountry traveler. Kyle founded the practice to bring honest, practical psychiatric care to people across Washington.
Abby Lyons
AGPCNP-BC · Nurse PractitionerA board certified primary care nurse practitioner. Abby practices primary care through a metabolic lens: labwork, nutrition, movement, sleep, and chronic condition management, built on the belief that mental and physical health coexist.
Care for the whole journey
All visits by secure video, anywhere in Washington State.
Medication Management
Psychiatric evaluation and medication care grounded in current evidence, with a plan you help build.
Psychotherapy
Individual therapy including CBT, DBT, and trauma focused care.
Labwork & Biomarkers
Lab ordering and review are included with intakes and medication management. Take our order to the lab of your choice, use your insurance, or pay cash rates through Fullscript. How labs work →
Primary Care & Metabolic Health
Primary care through a metabolic lens with Abby: metabolic health, nutrition, movement, and sleep, connected to your mental health care.
Every kind of traveler
Adults
Comprehensive psychiatric care for acute and chronic conditions, built around your life and your goals.
Teenagers
Adolescence is a critical window for identity, one increasingly undermined by screens and social media. We help teens find their footing with tools that build real confidence.
Kids
Care for children built with parents, not around them. We create action plans together, including screen time resets that actually stick.
Families
One practice that knows your whole household's story. After the first family member, everyone else gets our Family Rate. Your family's rate →
First Responders & Veterans
Firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, military, and veterans carrying occupational trauma, hypervigilance, and the weight of service. Your rate →
Outdoor Professionals
Guides, ski patrol, rangers, instructors, trail crews, and everyone whose office is outside. Field Rate pricing, always. Your rate →
Not sure where to start?
Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the right starting point. Nothing is saved or sent.
Find your path
Three questions, thirty seconds
See real open times right now
Pick a time below for your first visit. It books instantly, no phone tag.
Book your visit
Choose any open time on the calendar. You will get a confirmation email right away.
Complete your intake packet
About 20 to 30 minutes, at least 24 hours before your visit. Start it here.
Join your video visit
We meet on a secure video link. Payment is due at the time of your visit. See pricing.
Questions first? We get it.
Ask us anything before you book. No pressure, no obligation.
Telehealth
Serving all of Washington State by secure video.
Response Time
We usually reply within 2 business days.
Send a message
Not ready to book yet? Ask us anything.