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Reduced-Fee
Community Services
Who in the
Greater Cincinnati community is Eligible for Reduced-Fee Services?
Intake
Appointments for the Greater Cincinnati Community
Reduced-Fee
Therapy Services for the Greater Cincinnati Community
Other
Reduced-Fee Services for the Greater Cincinnati
Community
Reduced-Fee
Psychological Evaluations for the Greater Cincinnati Community
How do
Members of the Greater Cincinnati Community Contact the
Psychological Services Center?
The PSC offers
a range of psychological services to the Greater Cincinnati
Community including:
- individual
therapy
- couples/marital therapy
- psychological
evaluations
- consultation
and referral
Depending upon
staffing, other services such as child and family therapy may be
available.
Who in the
Greater Cincinnati Community is Eligible for Reduced-Fee Services?
Members of the
Greater Cincinnati community who do not have adequate insurance
coverage and/or financial resources to receive treatment for mental health
care are eligible for psychological services at a reduced fee.
Intake
Appointments for the Greater Cincinnati Community
To set up an
intake appointment for psychological services from the PSC
- call Dr.
Stukenberg, the Director of the PSC at 745-1041
between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
- if Dr.
Stukenberg is not available when you call, leave a voice mail message and
he will return your call to discuss scheduling an intake
session.
If you are
experiencing an emergency situation, please
go to the emergency room of the closest hospital.
For your first
appointment:
- Plan to come
15 minutes early before your scheduled appointment time.
- When you
reach the Sycamore House, check in with the secretary in the reception
area.
- You will be
given several forms to read and complete. The forms let
you know what to expect and will allow you to provide some
information about yourself.
- The intake
therapist will talk with you to achieve a better understanding
of your concerns and to determine how the PSC staff may be of
most help to you.
- The intake
session will take approximately one hour.
- At the end
of this first appointment, you and your intake therapist will
decide how to best meet your needs.
Reduced-Fee
Therapy Services for the Greater Cincinnati Community
How much does
it cost?
- We are
interested in providing psychological services to those who do
not ordinarily have the financial means to afford such
treatment.
- At the PSC,
we offer services at a reduced fee. The fee level can be discussed with the intake therapist.
- We cannot
accept insurance or medical cards and we require payment for
sessions at the time of service.
Who would be my
therapist?
- If
individual or couple/marital therapy is indicated based upon the
result of the intake interview, the intake therapist will refer
you to a therapist who is a doctoral trainee.
- This
doctoral trainee is completing his/her doctoral degree in
clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology. The
doctoral trainee works under the direct supervision of a
licensed clinical psychologist at the PSC.
What types of
reduced fee services are available?
Individual
Therapy
What is
individual therapy?
- In
individual therapy an individual meets with one of our
therapists who provides treatment in an atmosphere of warmth and
understanding.
- Therapy
allows you the chance to talk over what is on your mind with an
objective person who is trained to help you with your concerns.
- You will
likely learn new ways of looking at situations and new skills so
that you will be more capable of solving problems on your own in
the future.
- Some commons
reasons individuals come to therapy include relationship problems, inability to concentrate, depressed
feelings, family problems, suicidal thoughts, sexual concerns,
grief, eating disorders, or adjustment concerns.
Will therapy be
confidential?
If
someone appears to be planning
OR
the
therapist is legally bound to break confidentiality in order to
provide individuals the assistance they need.
What can I
expect therapy to be like?
- Our
therapists have different personal styles; however, we all share
an interest in and a compassion for your personal story.
- Although we
understand that you may feel nervous about therapy, we have seen
the therapeutic experiences make a significant difference in the
lives of our clients.
- Therapy
sessions usually last 45-50 minutes and are scheduled on a
weekly basis.
- For many
problems, short-term treatment (between 5 and 20 sessions) is
appropriate. However, when there are multiple problems or
problems which have persisted over a long period of time, longer
term treatment may be necessary.
- On-going
therapy is a negotiated process between you and your
therapist. The two of you will evaluate your progress and periodically
discuss the need for further appointments.
- If, during
therapy, you have any questions about your therapy, please ask.
- The
information you share with your therapist is kept confidential, except
in rare instances where your therapist is required by law or by
court order to reveal information.
Couples/Marital
Therapy
Will
couples/marital therapy be confidential?
- The PSC
staff is ethically committed to confidentiality and federal and
state laws require it.
- The issue of
confidentiality is an important one to be addressed in order to
make therapy a safe place for the couple to do the necessary
work. Each partner is asked to make a commitment to
protect information shared in the room.
- While we at
the PSC cannot provide an absolute guarantee of confidentiality
since we cannot control each partner, our experience shows that
couples agree to abide by the group rules of confidentiality as
part of the commitment to therapy.
- Several
issues do not remain confidential and are based on the issue of
protection. If someone appears to be planning harm to self
(suicide), harm to others (homicide) or is part of child or elderly
abuse, the therapist is legally bound to break confidentiality
in order to provide the individual the assistance they need.
Other
Reduced-Fee Services for the Greater Cincinnati Community
Depending on
the staffing at the PSC, other services, such as child and family
therapy may be available to members of the Greater Cincinnati
community.
If you are
seeking psychological services and would like information as to
whether these services are available, please feel free to call the
Director of the PSC at 745-1041. He will be happy to talk
with you and to help with a referral, if indicated.
Reduced-Fee
Psychological Evaluations for the Greater Cincinnati Community
What is a
psychological evaluation?
- A
psychological evaluation can provide useful information about an
individual's personality dynamics and cognitive functioning
through the use of standardized testing.
- The PSC
often conducts psychological evaluations as part of initial
assessment and treatment planning.
How it is
helpful?
- Psychological
testing provides clarity regarding important aspects of your
personality and it more fully describes your symptoms and
concerns to be addressed in treatment.
- Once the
evaluation is completed, the results and recommendations will be
discussed with you.
How much will
it cost?
- The fees for
psychological evaluation are based upon the number and nature of
psychological tests administered. The cost of the
evaluation will be discussed with you prior to scheduling an
evaluation.
The
Psychological Services Center
Xavier University
513-745-3531
Sycamore House at 3818 Winding Way next to Schmidt Fieldhouse |
