DMG Behavioral Health

Serving Children, Adolescents, Adults, and their Families

District Medical Group (DMG) includes Board Certified psychiatrists, psychologists, certified advanced practitioners, licensed counselors, and clinical 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 for adults, children and adolescents

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:

Provider 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 undergraduate medical clerkships and/or rotations in:

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

Inpatient Services

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

Physician Leadership

Gretchen Alexander, MD

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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Outpatient Appointments at DMG CRS

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