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Excellent and comprehensive care. My therapist is what a helps me get through the week. Best therapy I've ever had.
About Psychological Consultants of Michigan
Psychological Consultants of Michigan offers outpatient treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders in Battle Creek, Michigan. Since addictions can often co-occur, they offer treatment for gambling, sexual and pornography addictions. They also perform impaired driving evaluations and anger management programs.
They coordinate mental health and addiction treatment with primary care providers, and telehealth services are available for those who need remote care. Smoking is allowed in designated areas, though vaping isn’t.
Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders and Chronic Pain
They work with children and adults of both sexes, ages 12 and up. Specialized services are provided for LGBTQ clients, pregnant and postpartum women, veterans and active duty military and their families. Care is also available for those dealing with co-occurring disorders, chronic pain, trauma, or health challenges like HIV and AIDS, as well as those involved with the justice system.
They also run evaluations for driving impaired and conduct drug testing onsite. They’ll also treat anger management and mental health conditions that relate to marriage or family issues. If your substance misuse is influenced by sleep disorders and PTSD.
Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
This facility offers several options to make care more manageable. They accept most major health insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care and Magellan. They also accept Medicare, Medicaid, and military insurance like TRICARE. Self payment options are available, and a sliding fee scale may be available if you qualify.
Unwind Between Treatment Sessions
Battle Creek offers several peaceful green spaces and unique landmarks you can visit during treatment downtime. I like Leila Arboretum’s Kaleidoscope Garden, and they also have dozens of other gardens and walkways. Battle Creek Linear Park has 26 miles of paved pathway, and can take you across the entire city with many points of interest along the way. Fort Custer Recreation Area and Binder Park Zoo are also worth a visit in your free time.
Latest Reviews
The only issue I have is that I called three times to find out what time my appt is for Dec 13, 2024 which is a Friday and nobody not even the receptionist is answering the phone! I’m starting to re think that I should go do my business elsewhere! Lack of communication
I recently visited Dr. Wasson’s office and I was immediately taken aback by how rundown and dirty the space was. It left a lot to be desired, but I was still hopeful about seeking treatment for my child. Dr. Wasson was friendly and courteous, which prompted me to schedule a second appointment.
However, my positive experience quickly took a nosedive due to the rude and unprofessional receptionist. She was dismissive when I was trying to set up the second appointment, which was meant for my child’s evaluation.
When the day of my child's appointment arrived, I was at the office on time and with 15 minutes to spare as per the receptionists request, only to find out that no appointment had been scheduled at all. The receptionist scrambled to blame Dr. Wasson for the mix-up, but when I pointed out that she was the one who had set up the appointment, she had no choice but to backtrack. I even showed her my call history with the exact date and time of our 10 minute conversation, and her response was shockingly unhelpful—she just told me I’d have to make a new appointment.
At this point, I had wasted precious PTO time for an appointment that didn’t even exist. I am beyond frustrated with the lack of professionalism in this office and will not be scheduling another visit. Save your time and look elsewhere!
They never called me back. Very unprofessional. When I called they were rude and defensive.
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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.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
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.
Aftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) 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.
12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
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 Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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 Program
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 Adult Program
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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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.
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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jeffrey Andert, Ph.D, FAClinP
Executive Director
Travis Wasson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Debra Ingle, M.S.W.
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
7 Heritage Oak Lane
Suite 1
Battle Creek, MI 49015
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