Due to the Governor’s shelter-in-place order, our building is closed and all appointments will be via telehealth through April 10th.
Alterity Psychological Services
Alterity Psychological Services
Welcome to Our Clinic!
"The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear."
~ Prasad Mahes
Honored to provide resources for
those who protect and serve.
Focused on fulfilling the shortage of mental health resources in our rural community.
Proudly serving retired and active duty military and their families.
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of darkness, rather
it is the ability to sit in the darkness with the hope that light will shine again.
Serving Island, Snohomish, Whatcom, & Skagit counties.
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
Holiday Closures
Spring Break – Apr 6 – 10
Memorial Day – Mon., May 25
Independence Day (Obs) – Fri., July 3
Labor Day – Mon., Sept. 7
Veterans Day – Wed., Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thurs., Nov. 26
& Fri., Nov. 27
Our Response to COVID-19
As per Governor Inslee’s order and to do our part to flatten the curve, we are closing our building to the public from Thursday 3/26-Friday 4/10 and converting all existing appointments during those dates to telemedicine. Our providers and staff, with the exception of Jackie Davis, will be working from the office, however, maintaining the CDC’s recommended precautions. This will allow for increased patient privacy and for our front office staff to be available to take phone calls as needed.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO APPOINTMENTS April 6-10, as our providers and office staff will be spending what would have been Spring Break with their families at home. We will be unable to return phone calls or any other communication during this time. (Patients of Jackie Davis will have appointments that week, as she will be continuing to self-quarantine and working from home.)
If you are a current patient and have an appointment during this closure, please check your email for instructions on how to access the telehealth service. Unfortunately due to this closure we will be unable to accept new patients until after April 10th — this includes patients referred specifically for psychological testing or other specialized services.
We will continue to update you as this situation develops. Please like and follow us on facebook, instagram, and check our website regularly, for updates.
Please do not hesitate to call our office at 360-682-5299 if you have any questions or concerns about this process or anything else. Thank you for your patience as we strive to continue to serve our community during this unprecedented challenge.
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 sets the standard for mental health care. 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