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Interventional Psychiatry

Interventional psychiatry uses brain stimulation techniques to treat psychiatric conditions that haven’t responded well to medication or therapy. 

Why Choose Sutter?

At Sutter, our behavioral health specialists create a thoughtful, supportive space for healing. Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for outstanding interventional psychiatry care, we offer electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine infusion therapy (KIT). These state-of-the-art treatments may be considered for symptoms related to long-term depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. 

Interventional psychiatry services are available at three specialty centers in Northern California. In Sacramento, Sutter Center for Psychiatry offers ECT, TMS and KIT. Alta Bates Summit and Mills-Peninsula Medical Centers in the Bay Area provide ECT. 

We focus on making your experience personalized. Our respected team guides you through every step, helping you understand your options and feel supported as you navigate care. 

By the Numbers

80+

Sutter Providers

offer trusted mental health care close to home.

30+

Locations

in our communities provide behavioral health services.

5

Specialty Centers

support mental health care across Northern California.

16

Recognitions

for high-performance care from U.S. News & World Report.

Need a Referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.

Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Catatonic Depression
  • Depression
  • Manic Disorder
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Treatment-resistant mood disorders

Treatments

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT)
  • Therapeutic Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Interventional Psychiatry Specialty Locations

Awards and Accreditations

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Becker’s Hospital Review
2024
Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Programs
Hospital or Foundation
  • Sutter Health
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Looking Past the Stigma 

Alexis lived with treatment-resistant depression for years until she heard about ECT. At first, she was hesitant due to the stigma but decided to give it a chance. Within two weeks, she was back to her normal self.

A Way Back

After years of medication for his depression, James turned to TMS for a way to start feeling better. With the help of the Sutter Center for Psychiatry, he was able to lower his dosage for antidepressants.

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