Becker's Healthcare October 7, 2025
Ella Ruder

Behavioral health leaders across the country are identifying innovative ways to expand care, address complex patient needs, and invest in clinicians and technology. From growing interventional psychiatry programs to deploying AI-powered training and building sustainable community partnerships, seven executives shared with Becker’s where they see the greatest growth opportunities — and how their organizations are pursuing them.

Editor’s note: These responses have been lightly edited for clarity.

Question: Where are you seeing the greatest growth opportunities in behavioral health, and what strategies are you using to pursue them?

Rachel Dalthorp, MD. Executive Medical Director of Specialty Services at LifeStance Health (Scottsdale, Ariz.): Interventional psychiatry is a growing area as more patients and providers adopt these evidence-based solutions for conditions...

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