Alterity Psychological Services
Alterity Psychological Services
ALTERITY
[ al-TEHR-i-tee]
noun
unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
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Our Address
1051 NE 7th Avenue
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed
Monday – Friday
12:00 – 1:00 PM for Lunch
Phone: 360-682-5299
Closures
Office Remodeling
Mon., Aug. 27 – Mon., Sept. 7
Veterans Day – Wed., Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Day
Thurs., Nov. 26 & Fri., Nov. 27
Christmas Day – Fri., Dec. 25
Our Response to COVID-19
Our office staff is hard at work ensuring all appropriate CDC guidelines are upheld.
Until government restrictions are lifted, checking in for your appointment will look a bit different. You will see signs instructing you to wait in your vehicle and call the front desk to let us know you are checking in. When your provider is ready to see you, a staff member will come out and escort you
inside. The lobby will not be set up to allow for patient-waiting and we will have hand sanitizer and masks available.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Only those individuals with an appointment at that time will be allowed inside the building, to allow us to maintain appropriate social distancing measures.
Please Note: Temporary Closure for Remodeling
We will be closed from August 24th through September 7th due to necessary remodeling in our building. Consequently, the front desk will not be manned during this closure as it is unclear whether remodeling will affect phone operations; as such, the voicemail will not be monitored until we return to the office September 7th. To ensure that all messages can be responded to, please use the patient portal exclusively during this time. Please read the following paragraphs for instructions on how to do so:
For any general questions or schedule change requests, please send a message to General Q&A. This can be done by logging into your patient portal. Click “Messages” at the top of the patient portal home screen if you are on a computer or, if you are on a mobile device, the 3 lines of the menu options in the top left corner. Select “Ask a question.” You will then select “General Q&A” on the “Subject” drop down menu. Please understand that this inbox will not be monitored on a daily basis during the closure. These messages will be responded to by our office staff beginning September 7th. In the event of an emergency please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Similarly, for prescription needs we encourage you to access your patient portal and send a refill request. To do this you will log in to your patient portal and click “Prescriptions” at the top of the patient portal home screen if you are on a computer or, if you are on a mobile device, the 3 lines of the menu options in the top left corner. You will see a list of current medications and can click “Request Refill” on the one(s) you need. If you do not find the prescription you are looking for, please see the following paragraph regarding sending a custom message directly to your provider. Please allow 72 hours for prescription refills to be sent to your pharmacy.
You can also use your portal to send a direct message to your provider. To send a portal message, click “Messages” at the top of the patient portal home screen if you are on a computer or, if you are on a mobile device, the 3 lines of the menu options in the top left corner. Select “Ask a question”. For the “Subject” drop down menu, select “Ask Physician/Provider Directly” and select your provider’s name.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you all again after labor day!
Welcome to Alterity Psychological Services
Are you new to our clinic?
Here are some tips for your first visit: 1Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
Our Mission
Alterity Psychological Services is the benchmark for compassionate and holistic family-centered care, incorporating mind, body, and community.
We put patients first by using evidence-based therapies, conducting regular testing, and upholding the highest ethical standards both in practice and diagnostics. We are committed to investing in our community; being available to individuals of all walks of life; de-stigmatizing mental health care; and establishing collaborative relationships with the local medical community, businesses and organizations which support wellness. We consider it a privilege to serve both military and civilian patients alike and will work tirelessly to ensure all patients acquire the tools to cope with and thrive in everyday life. We firmly believe in the philosophical approach of focusing on doing and being what is best for the other. The French-Jewish philosopher, Emanuel Levinas, said it this way, “For others, in spite of myself, from myself.” We strive to work according to this philosophy and to help our patients embrace it as well.
For others, in spite of myself,
from myself.
~ Emanuel Levinas
Our Services
Our clinicians specialize in treating a wide range of symptoms and diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, autism, and most other psychological disorders. Services provided include but not limited to:
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Psychoeducation
Group Therapy
Psychiatric services
Family Counseling
This is not an emergency clinic. If you are in need of emergency services please visit the nearest emergency room, dial 911, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Meet Our Clinicians
Aaron R. Burdge, PhD
Owner, Psychologist
Amy Epp, FNP-C
Clinical Director, Psychiatric Prescriber
Mark Takaoka, LMFTA
Therapist
Jennifer Laska, LMHC
Therapist
Jacqueline Davis, LMHC
Therapist
Out of respect for our clinicians’ and other patients’ time, we ask that you please provide 24-hours notice to change or cancel an appointment. Cancellations made without 24-hours notice will be subject to a no-show fee that cannot be billed to insurance. Thank you.
Our Story
Dr. Aaron Burdge built Alterity Psychological Services from the ground up and has been doing so, some might say, for his entire 25-year career. He founded APS with the vision that he could start a family-run business that benefited all of the families that make up our community and would set the standard for mental health care in the Pacific Northwest. This being the case, Dr. Burdge and his family have worked – and continue to work – tirelessly to build a clinic that would match this vision. We hope to continue doing so for years to come. His wife, Trina, has two Masters degrees from Brigham Young University in Counseling Psychology and Health Education. She has been a strong supporter of Dr. Burdge as evidenced by her countless hours of behind the scenes work. Dr. and Mrs. Burdge also have four children, two of which are currently pursuing degrees in Psychology. They plan to join the practice once they have completed their degrees. Alterity Psychological Services has been a labor of love from our family on behalf of a community we truly care about and we look forward to serving you and yours.
Our Story
Dr. Aaron Burdge built Alterity Psychological Services from the ground up and has been doing so, some might say, for his entire 25-year career. He founded APS with the vision that he could start a family-run business that benefited all of the families that make up our community and would set the standard for mental health care in the Pacific Northwest. This being the case, Dr. Burdge and his family have worked – and continue to work – tirelessly to build a clinic that would match this vision. We hope to continue doing so for years to come. His wife, Trina, has two Masters degrees from Brigham Young University in Counseling Psychology and Health Education. She has been a strong supporter of Dr. Burdge as evidenced by her countless hours of behind the scenes work. Dr. and Mrs. Burdge also have four children, two of which are currently pursuing degrees in Psychology. They plan to join the practice once they have completed their degrees. Alterity Psychological Services has been a labor of love from our family on behalf of a community we truly care about and we look forward to serving you and yours.
About us
Alterity Psychological Services sets the standard for mental health care. We use evidence-based therapies, conduct regular testing, and uphold the highest ethical standards in practice and diagnostics.
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Alterity Psychological Services
1051 NE 7th Avenue
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-682-5299