DMG Behavioral Health

Supporting the emotional and mental health of people of all ages

District Medical Group (DMG) includes board-certified psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, certified advanced practitioners and licensed social workers to support individuals and families experiencing difficulties related to psychiatric, psychological and/or emotional challenges, such as depression, anxiety and more. Providing outpatient and inpatient care, our behavioral health specialists support patients of all ages across the Valley.

Outpatient Services

Our outpatient services offered through DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services (DMG CRS) for pediatric patients are designed to meet a variety of quality of life goals and include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Infant-toddler therapy

  • Medication management

  • Play therapy

  • Psychiatric evaluations

In addition, DMG behavioral health specialists provide outpatient treatment for patients of all ages at Valleywise Behavioral Health Centers and Valleywise Community Health Centers across Maricopa County. Some of these outpatient services include:

Medical Education Programs

As part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance and in partnership with Valleywise Health, DMG offers the following residency and fellowship programs in psychiatry:

In addition, DMG offers medical students clerkships and/or rotations in:

For more information on DMG’s commitment to educating Arizona’s future healthcare professionals, click here.

Inpatient Services

Caring for patients of all ages who require a hospital or psychiatric stay, DMG behavioral health specialists staff Valleywise Behavioral Health Centers across the Valley. We are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care and developing individualized healing and recovery plans for each patient. Inpatient behavioral health services include:

  • Adolescent inpatient treatment for young patients ages 13-17 years old

  • Adult involuntary treatment for court-ordered mental evaluation and treatment

  • Geriatric medical and psychiatric treatment supported by both internal medicine physicians and psychiatrists

Outpatient Locations

Click here for a complete list of Valleywise outpatient locations

Outpatient Appointments at DMG CRS

  • Appointments available Monday-Friday. Please call (602) 914-1520 to schedule an appointment or get more information.
  • We accept most medical insurance plans, including AHCCCS and Medicare.
  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your first appointment and 15 minutes prior for all subsequent appointments.
  • Please bring the following to each appointment:
    • Current medical insurance or AHCCCS card
    • Depending on your insurance plan, you may need to bring payment for your co-payment; cash, debit or credit cards are accepted.
    • Valid photo identification (state-issued driver’s license or ID card, military ID, employment badge, student ID, or passport)
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, 24-hours’ notice is requested.

Inpatient Treatment Locations

Inpatient treatment is available at Valleywise Behavioral Health Centers, which are staffed exclusively by DMG behavioral health specialists.

Meet Our Behavioral Health Providers

Gretchen Alexander MD
Gretchen Alexander, MD, DLFAPA
Medical Director, Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service
Medical Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia
Certification: Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Carol Olson, MD
Carol Olson, MD, DFAPA
Division Chair, Psychiatry
Medical Specialty: Forensic Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
Certification: Forensic Psychiatry, and Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Complete bio
Aaron Riley, MD
Aaron Riley, MD
Director, Electroconvulsive Therapy
Medical Specialty: Addiction Medicine
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Psychiatry
Psychosomatic Medicine
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Certification: Addiction Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine
Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Wendy Watson, MD
Wendy Watson, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Valleywise Behavioral Health Center- Mesa
Medical Director, Outpatient Psychiatry, Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, Phoenix
Medical Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Complete bio