Pennsylvania Counseling Services – Locust Lane - Harrisburg, PA

About Pennsylvania Counseling Services – Locust Lane

Their services utilize a strength-based and holistic approach that encourages spiritual, emotional, physical and behavioral growth. Their primary mission is to help individual from all ages discover their greatness. Their programs are individualized to meet the needs of each client.

Pennsylvania Counseling Services use a holistic approach in order to cover the emotional, psychological, and physical health as it relates to problems associated with substance use and addiction. They also are person-family-recovery oriented and are dedicated to providing hope and optimism to individuals and their families.

Services for alcohol and drug addiction is available for adults and adolescents and may include individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient therapy and adolescent substance abuse therapy (contingency management).

Mental health treatment is also available for individuals from all ages, the treatment include individual, marriage, group and family therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management.

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Latest Reviews

Danielle Stoll

1 month ago on Google

2

A few years back I started working with them and was overwhelmed by the amount of understanding and care I received it felt so good to be heard. I even gave a 5 star rating at the time because they had done so much for me. Well I felt that because they have helped me they might be able to do the same for my son. Boy was I wrong and I am absolutely beyond any doubt PISSED! ..... From day one all the therapist wanted to discuss was him having Fibromyalgia although he had never received the actual diagnosis we only felt he might have it. So began this whole well you should do this for it and do that for it because it is what I do for mine. Or it's what someone I know is doing for theirs. So why am I pissed you ask? A) the therapist was playing doctor for a diagnosis he never received. B) she then would backtrack and say oh well not that I am saying you have it. C) every appointment after that always comes back to his pain not his mental health in general. YES he has pain it is very real. YES we felt that perhaps he might have some mental health issues that were contributing to it. It's a vicious cycle the worse you feel physically the more it affects your mental health and vice versa. He did receive a psych eval and began working with Dr. Witman (amazing individual) she is the medication side of it all. And just like she did with me she began the process of finding the right med or combo of meds that would help him. ... However my kiddo was getting very frustrated with the therapist and her nonsense. She wasn't dealing with anything that caused his mental health issues all she focused on was the pain he was experiencing like how the exact hell is that going to help him? He needed her to help him deal with his past and start the process of healing. She isn't a pain management specialist. He decided that he just couldn't work with her any longer he was not getting any benefit from it. So he told her that he no longer wanted the therapy services but that he did want to continue with med management. He was dropped from both because apparently if he did not continue with therapy he work with the psych doc for the medication side of treatment. Had he known that little gem in advance he might have simply asked if he could work with a different therapist and found some benefit to talk therapy. No treatment means no meds, no meds means increased depression and anger and whatever else comes along with his diagnosis. They didn't even offer him the opportunity to work with someone else so that he could continue to receive help. THIS IS BULLSHIT. ..... I am fighting every urge I have to call them up to let them know exactly what I think. It's the if you can't say anything nice say nothing at all deal. And right now I have nothing nice to say. I have had to edit this post four times to take out certain words. I really hope they see this. I wouldn't be here if I had not gotten the help when I did. But I guess my son doesn't matter to them.

G Abdr

2 months ago on Google

1

Honestly this place is an absolute mess! They scheduled us for an initial appointment with a therapist then the therapist calls us to reschedule it when we show up for the appointment there’s no appointment in the book! After waiting for a call back from the therapist and no callback two days later I call and they tell me that therapist is no longer with them!!! So then I’m sent to scheduling again and the scheduling people tell me there’s nothing within 30 days at that office and they cannot see the schedules past 30 days so keep calling back so ridiculous. They are an absolute mess. Their scheduling is an absolute mess and it is a waste of your time don’t go here.

Michael Potts

3 months ago on Google

2

I was a patient under two separate counselors via PCS. Both of the individuals were mediocre therapists. But my real problem, and why I ultimately left, is because of billing/registration. Onboarding paperwork is a nightmare; expect your first two sessions to be devoted entirely to paperwork. My therapist then ended the second session after 40 minutes of this "onboarding" with no actual therapy involved. And yes, you will be paying for the whole hour (they wouldn't even see me without a credit card on file). Beyond that, expect about 10-15 minutes of the sessions to be spent in silence as the couselor attempts to schedule your next appointment/make notes on their computer. And worst of all, communication from billing was non-existent as they randomly charged my credit card whenever they felt the insurance didn't pay enough (after two instances of this I called and cancelled my account). I get that it's not a charity, but jeez.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs. PA Counseling offer intensive outpatient therapy for drug and alcohol abuse. The program is available for adults and adolescents.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. PA Counseling offers specialized treatment for eating disorders, the treatment includes group and/or individual sessions.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.