Yes. LPCP therapists, as well as our psychiatric nurse practitioner, are providers for many of the major insurance carriers. Look under “Our Team” to get specifics. However, our psychiatrists, Doctors Guiley and Radke are private pay only. There is further explanation in FAQ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Unfortunately, LCPC is not a Medicare or Medicaid facility. However, you can pay privately, and, in many cases, at a discounted rate. You can speak with any of our administrative team for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Yes, our medical team is board certified. You can speak with our Medical Specialist for more information by calling 314-849-2120.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The short answer is yes. We ask that you give us at least a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel or change your appointment. Most of our providers are willing to waive a missed appointment or late cancellation one time. After that, there will be at least a $50 fee for the next missed appointment or late cancellation. Our administrative team schedules that time just for you, and when you do not cancel within the 24-hour notice or simply do not show, we believe our providers are worth the time that was set aside for your appointment. It is also an important boundary to establish for a effective client\/therapist relationship. This policy is in our client initial paperwork, and it also can be discussed with your provider if you feel a charge is unjustified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
We encourage you to bring that up to your therapist on your next session and determine if it can be addressed and resolved to your satisfaction. If not, then you can request to see another therapist on our team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
While we all love our furry friends, only service animals are allowed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
While there may a circumstance when you could not come to your appointment without bringing your children, you can call ahead and request a telehealth appointment instead of in-person. Most of our providers would be willing to do that. You can also ask your therapist during your initial session, if there are other options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
LPCP began in mid-2018 when our current owner purchased a previous practice that operated in this building and changed the name to LifePointe Counseling and Psychiatry. However, there are several of our providers who have worked together off and on since 1994. We believe our current team is comprised of some of the very best Christian therapists and physicians in the St. Louis Metro region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The short answer is yes, each LifePointe provider does adhere to a faith-based worldview. However, we do have many denominations represented including Catholic, Lutheran and non-denominational. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n\t\tYes, by all means you can attend sessions at LifePointe. Our providers accept our clients wherever they are. We certainly are open to answering any spiritual or faith questions you may have, but it will be up to you to start that conversation. We firmly believe that each person who walks through our doors, is here for a reason and we want to do our part in helping them achieve a better life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The length of counseling will vary depending on many factors, like how long your struggle has been going on, how willing are you to change, what circumstances, both past and present, impact your growth, etc. So, there is not a cookie cutter approach that works for every individual or couple. A few things to understand: One, trust between the client and therapist is one of, if not the most important factor to make counseling effective. Two, “if you work as hard as you can, it takes as long as it takes.” And three, please discuss this with your provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) <\/strong>is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought). ADHD also affects adults.<\/p>\n An estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have ADHD (Danielson, 2018; Simon, et al., 2009). ADHD is often first identified in school-aged children when it leads to disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It is more commonly diagnosed among boys than girls.<\/p>\n Specialists at LifePointe Counseling:<\/strong><\/p>\n Laura Modica<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Shelah Radke<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> An emotion characterized by tension and hostility arising from frustration, real or imagined injury by another, or perceived injustice. It can manifest itself in behaviors designed to remove the object of the anger (e.g., determined action) or behaviors designed merely to express the emotion (e.g., swearing). Anger is distinct from, but a significant activator of, aggression<\/a>, which is behavior intended to harm someone or something. Despite their mutually influential relationship, anger is neither necessary nor sufficient for aggression to occur.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Anxiety<\/strong> is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention.<\/p>\n Anxiety disorders<\/strong> differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect nearly 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Anxiety disorders can cause people into try to avoid situations that trigger or worsen their symptoms. Job performance, schoolwork and personal relationships can be affected. However, anxiety disorders are treatable with a number of psychotherapeutic treatments. Treatment helps most people lead normal productive lives.<\/p>\n There are several types of anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, specific phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and selective mutism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Bipolar disorder is a brain disorders that causes changes in a person\u2019s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic\/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with bipolar disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives.<\/p>\n People without bipolar disorder experience mood fluctuations as well. However, these mood changes typically last hours rather than days. Also, these changes are not usually accompanied by the extreme degree of behavior change or difficulty with daily routines and social interactions that people with bipolar disorder demonstrate during mood episodes. Bipolar disorder can disrupt a person\u2019s relationships with loved ones and cause difficulty in working or going to school.<\/p>\n Bipolar disorder is a category that includes three different diagnoses: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder.<\/p>\n Specialists at LifePointe Counseling:<\/strong><\/p>\n Penny Grechus<\/a> Pain that continues to occur despite all medical and pharmacological efforts at treatment. In many cases, the pain is initially caused by tissue damage or disease. The continuation of the pain is often the result of pathological changes in the central nervous system.<\/p>\n Specialists at LifePointe Counseling:<\/strong><\/p>\n Penny Grechus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Communication is studied by cognitive and experimental psychologists, and communication disorders<\/a> are treated by mental and behavioral health therapists and by speech and language therapists. Communications is the discipline that studies the processes and systems involved in communication at both the interpersonal and broadly social levels, in the latter case paying particular attention to the publishing media and telecommunication systems (telephones, radio, television, Internet, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Anger<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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