How Psychologists Help Injured Workers
If you have a job injury in the state of Washington, you will find that the Labor & Industries (L&I) system is complex and the process of getting help can be difficult. There are multiple stresses when you are off work and trying to recover from a work injury. Dr. Shay is an experienced L&I psychologist, and can provide caring support while you recover.
How do I get started in therapy with an L&I psychologist?
Talk to your attending provider (AP) about making a referral to an L&I psychologist. ALL workers may go to an L&I approved psychologist to receive counseling support while they go through medical treatment and recovery from their work injury. Injured workers who have a mental health condition as a result of their work injury are entitled to treatment by an L&I mental health provider. However, you do NOT have to have an accepted mental health condition to receive behavioral health support. Dr. Shay is an experienced L&I psychologist and will be happy to provide encouragement and help you cope with recovery. You do NOT need authorization for behavioral health counseling to help you recover.
If you are being treated under the WA workman’s compensation system (L&I) , Dr. Shay can provide counseling support to you AT NO COST TO YOU!