Sentara embeds therapists in primary care, easing access

Sentara Health is expanding mental health care access by embedding therapists in primary care practices across multiple locations including Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Elizabeth City, and Northern Virginia. The initiative, which began in 2020 and continues to grow, aims to ease patient access, reduce stigma, and integrate mental and physical wellness. This approach helps patients overcome barriers like long wait times and transportation issues to receive care faster. Sentara plans to add more therapists in York County and Southside practices soon.