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Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
Ludington, MI 49431
About United Psychological Services
United Psychological Services provide mental health counseling and neurocognitive support in Shelby, Michigan. They’re just a two minute drive from Grant Park and the LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium. Their therapists work with people of all ages, including children as young as five and senior adults.
The organization places a lot of importance on finding the right diagnosis to guide your treatment and make it easier for you to find resources that apply to your needs. While they don’t have targeted programs for substance use disorder, they believe that mental health counseling and their neurocognitive program can be a great addition to any addiction recovery journey.
A Variety of Groups for Children and Teens
Group therapy can be a powerful healing tool for young people because socialization is such a huge part of growing up. United Psychological Services has five different groups for young people, including specialized ones for individuals on the autism spectrum or with an ADHD diagnosis.
Testing and Training for Brain Health
Neuropsychological testing involves looking at things like your memory, problem-solving ability and emotional control to determine how well your brain is meeting your cognitive needs. Once you’ve got a better idea of your current brain health, the team makes a structured plan for you to build strength in any lacking areas.
This can be helpful for managing conditions like anxiety, which can sometimes contribute to substance use disorder. This testing service often feeds directly into their neurocognitive training program, which aims to improve your brain function to maintain or improve your quality of life. One thing you may work on is building flexibility in your thinking patterns.
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Latest Reviews
The staff was excellent! The front desk kind and understanding each time I called to see if they had received the script yet from my primary doctor? It took 6 weeks to get, Embarrassing for me, but staff was understanding and re faxed to my primary doctor.
The testing hard for me, but my tester reassured me, you are doing great and this is why you are here to find you areas of difficulty after 2 auto accidents. Neither accident was my fault… I have struggled to communicate how difficult comprehending, focusing, attention and hearing has been.
I am anxious, but nervous about the final report
Great place to go for memory testing and brain training
My review pertains only to my interactions with the business of United Psychological Services, not my work with any staff for treatment. The only reason this review isn’t one star is because the billing team was very patient and willing to work with me when I chose to not bill through insurance, and gave grace when I occasionally messed up payments.
As for Dr. Fischer, the clinical head of this business, I have had exclusively less than ideal interactions. When I did my patient intake, I specifically requested someone who had experience in talk therapy/strategies for ADHD. Dr. Fischer immediately stopped me and told me I would need to get tested before we could even discuss that. I informed her that I didn’t need testing, to which she said she would not under any circumstance provide a diagnosis without testing. I then informed her I’ve already been diagnosed by three different providers, so I don’t need them to diagnose me with something my primary care team is already aware of.
When the time came to separate from United Psychological Services, as I have achieved my treatment goals, I was called and made to make an appointment for Dr. Fischer to call me to discuss. This is after I was called randomly at 8PM the night before. I made the appointment and at the appointed time, I was not contacted. I eventually called the number that had originally called me after about an hour, and then Dr. Fischer responded. At this point it was 9PM on a week night, and she still expected to conduct the appointment regardless of the time.
Overall, I did not enjoy my interactions with Dr. Fischer. Most talk therapy patients will likely not have to deal with her much.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Clients receiving care at an outpatient rehab remain in their own homes and attend treatment as often as daily, depending on the level of need. Outpatient care generally consists of psychotherapy, addiction education, life skills training, and community reintegration support. Many outpatient treatment centers provide step-down care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living, and standard outpatient services. Some outpatient rehabs also offer ambulatory medical detox and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program have already completed high-level treatment and have begun to develop essential recovery skills. Rehab aftercare services are designed to support clients' sustained sobriety as they reintegrate into their home, workplace, and community. Case managers, care teams, and clients design the customized service portfolio that will best support the client's long-term sobriety. Clients may receive peer coaching, 12 step program induction, vocational training, and relapse prevention services.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
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
Group therapy sessions in Michigan allow you to share responsibility with your peers in a group setting. This fosters a collective commitment to achieve sobriety and learn coping skills that are essential to improving your relationships and reducing your stress levels.
Personalized therapy sessions for drug addiction emphasize understanding your background and behavioral triggers for substance use. Your therapist will collaborate with you to create an effective coping strategy and address underlying issues that clear the way for lasting change.
During trauma therapy in Michigan, you are guided through traumatic memories within a safe and supportive environment. Your therapist then provides you with tools to process traumatic events and reduce the symptoms that occur when you're exposed to a trigger. This improves your overall mental health and ability to function in the community.
Family therapy is often recommended for family units with a member undergoing drug or alcohol rehabilitation. Family therapy helps to foster communication and conflict resolution that creates a supportive environment. This helps the loved one who is struggling with addiction.
To maintain a healthy and productive life, you need certain life skills. They help you make good decisions and build good relationships. Because they are key to long term recovery, most rehab programs in Michigan include integrated life skills training.
Amenities
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Private Setting
Staff
Dr. Barbara C. Fisher
Clinic Director
Contact Information
47818 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby, MI 48317
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