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Off-Campus Mental Health Providers
Finding a Community Therapist
When students are referred to the local community for psychotherapy, they often have questions about how to find a therapist, navigating health insurance, and making the first appointment. Below are a few guidelines to help you. At the end of the guidelines, you will find a listing of mental health professionals in the Richmond, Indiana area.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker and marriage and family therapist? Who prescribes medication?
Psychiatrists are MD’s who have completed a residency in Psychiatry. As physicians, they are able to prescribe medication and are experts in the use of medication to treat emotional distress. They also specialize in treating the medical and psychological interface between illnesses such as chronic headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, and pain because these illnesses often have an emotional component.
If you are considering medication -- unless you are experiencing a fairly straightforward clinical depression or anxiety -- it is often best to see a psychiatrist for a good medication evaluation. If you have a medical condition that you think might be complicating your emotional difficulties, then consult your physician first to see if it would be important to see a psychiatrist. Many medications and physical illnesses affect our mood. For example, diabetes is known to cause depression, and a psychiatrist will be best able to treat you. While some psychiatrists are trained as therapists, most are not, and it is generally recommended that you see one of the following practitioners for counseling or therapy.
Licensed Psychologists have a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. As part of their degree requirements, they complete a year-long supervised clinical internship emphasizing the theory and practice of therapy. In addition to being highly trained as therapists, Psychologists are the only discipline trained to administer and interpret psychological tests. They generally work in a wide variety of settings and with a range of individuals -- sometimes with clients who present with more severe disorders, such as psychoses and other mental illnesses as well as with individuals experiencing more typical life stressors. They may work in private practice, community mental health clinics, or hospitals.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists usually have a Master’s Degree and are trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, and sometimes groups. As a requirement for licensure, they also must complete a supervised clinical internship and are trained primarily in the theory and practice of therapy. They generally work in an outpatient private practice, agency, or mental health clinic.
Pastoral Counselors are ordained ministers or clergy who have additional supervised training in counseling that weaves together the religious or spiritual and the psychological. They may be certified by an organization, such as the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Does their degree really matter?
In general, when seeking therapy, the particular degree may not be as important as the therapist’s years in practice and areas of specialty – such as training in substance abuse, expertise working with gays and lesbians, eating disorders, sexual abuse or marital counseling. While a new therapist may be quite competent, there is no substitute for the years of life experience and practicing therapy – that’s why it’s called practice.
What about licensure?
While the therapist’s degree may not be especially important, licensure is important. Anyone can hang up a shingle and call themselves a counselor or life coach. Although they may possess innate skills and life experience to help you, these individuals are not regulated by any State licensure agency. State governing boards (in Indiana, the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) regulate educational, licensing, and continuing education requirements, and investigate any ethical violations. These regulating agencies are there to protect you, the consumer.
Feel free to ask about a therapist’s training, licensure, and expertise so you feel comfortable that he or she has the knowledge and experience to be helpful.
Will health insurance cover the cost of psychotherapy?
Health insurance may cover mental health treatment, depending on your particular plan. You may need a referral from your primary care physician or you may be free to seek a referral on your own. If a managed care company, or HMO, or PPO manages your health insurance, you will likely pay a smaller co-payment if you see a clinician on their list of preferred providers.
In order to determine your health insurance benefits, call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. The number to call will be listed as customer service, or behavioral health, or mental health services. When seeking pre-approval for services from the insurance company, you may be asked a few questions, such as whether or not you are suicidal, if you have been in counseling before, and why you are seeking treatment. The case manager will then give you a list of several therapists in the community.
How do I make an appointment with a therapist?
Let’s assume you now have three referral names. Call the therapists and tell them in a couple of sentences why you’re seeking treatment. Don’t give your life’s story. Summarize what is going on. I’m having some trouble in school. I can’t concentrate and I think I’m drinking too much. Or I have an eating disorder and it’s taken over my life. Then ask the therapist if he or she thinks that’s something they can work with. Do they have experience with your particular concern? Ask about insurance coverage and fees. Some therapists will offer a sliding scale fee lower than what is customary. On occasion, therapists may be willing to negotiate their fee. You should expect the therapist to take 5-10 minutes on the phone -- but no more -- to talk with you about these issues. If you’re comfortable with the therapist’s answers, then make an appointment. At this point, you are not making a life commitment, just an appointment. Feel free to interview a number of therapists until you find someone with whom you feel comfortable.
Off-Campus Mental Health Providers
Updated March, 2008
RICHMOND
Psychiatric Services
Carolyn Slagle, MSN, Clinial Nurse Specialist
Akbar K. Shinwari, M.D., Psychiatrist
Reid Hospital Outpatient Psychiatric Services
1401 Chester Blvd.
Accepts same insurance as Reid Hospital
765-983-3298
Wright State University Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Dynamic and Cognitive Behavioral)
Sliding scale fee based on income
Elizabeth Place - 627 East Medical Plaza
627 Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45408
937-223-8840 Ext. #100
Adrian Villarin, MD
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
1044 Oak Drive
Accepts most insurance
765-966-6449
Patty Young, MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Living Pathways
1901 E. Main St.
Accepts most insurance
765-935-7284
Psychotherapy Services
Aurora Behavioral Services at Reid
Hospital
Assessment and Treatment of Chemical Dependency
Individual and Intensive Outpatient Services
Located at Reid Hospital, 1401 Chester Boulevard
765-983-3150
Behavioral Health Care Associates
Psychiatry, psychology, clinical social work, mediation
831 Dillon Drive
Requires insurance
765-983-8079
A Creating Center
Loretta Gula, M.Div.
1313 Liberty Avenue
Accepts insurance, walking/biking distance from campus
765-962-6997
Living Pathways
Psychologist, therapists, nurse practitioner for med monitoring
1901 East Main Street
Accepts insurance
765-935-7284
Dunn Mental
Health Center Access Centers
831 Dillon Drive
Therapists, alcohol and drug counseling, and psychiatrist
Appointments or walk-ins accepted for initial visit
Sliding scale fee for people without insurance
765-983-8000 or toll-free 888-983-8000 (24/7 emergency services at same numbers)
Lutheran Counseling Center of Richmond
Trinity Lutheran Church
2300 W. Main St.
Individual or marital counseling, nominal fee, insurance accepted, not faith-based
765-935-3116
Phobia-Anxiety Center/Consulting Psychologists
Vince Vecera, PhD, HSPP
Anxiety, stress, phobias, depression, emotional/behavioral issues, certified
hypnotherapist
Evening and Saturday hours. Most insurance accepted
600 E. Main St., Suite 2
765-966-1180
Tim Armstrong, MA
1313 Liberty Avenue
Accepts insurance, walking/biking distance from campus
765-962-9499
Richard Gianfagna, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
408 S. 14th St.
765-935-5344
Angelo Giannitelli, DMin.
216 S. 4th St. (1 mile from campus - 15 minute walk)
765-966-7586
James L. Girdley, LMHC
Professional Christian Counseling, Internet Counseling
325 National Road West (5 blocks from campsu)
765-966-3113 or jamesgirdleylmhc@aol.com
Cindi Goslee, LISW, LCSW
Offices in Richmond and Cincinnati, OH
104 S.W. 10th Street (4 blocks from campus)
Richmond, IN 47374
765-962-5926
513-325-0680
Cherie Ogren, ACSW, LCSW
EMDR and Dialactic Behavior Therapy, general psychotherapy
Most insurance accepted
728 S. 9th St.
765-962-6063
Linda Simkin, MS, LMHC
Eating disorders, general psychotherapy
Insurance accepted
245 S. 4th St., Suite B (1 mile from campus - 15 minute walk)
765-939-2206
Nancy Smith-Call, MSW
1313 Liberty Avenue
Accepts insurance, walking/biking distance from campus
765-962-9499
CONNERSVILLE
Dunn Mental
Health Center Access Centers
390 East Erie Street
Therapists, alcohol and drug counseling, and psychiatrist
Appointments or walk-ins accepted for initial visit
Sliding scale fee for people without insurance
888-983-8000
Creative Counseling Services
Licensed clinical social workers, general psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for
weight loss and smoking cessation, Saturday and evening hours
Insurance accepted
1956 Ohio Avenue, Connersville
(765)827-5610
Whitewater Valley Care Pavilion
Adolescents under age 18, inpatient, behavioral issues
Insurance accepted
450 Erie Ct., Connersville
1-800-959-4929
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
William and Jackie Morice, PhDs
Oncology (cancer) psychologists
(317)255-7228
Amy Armstrong, LCSW (Earlham '81)
Specializing in work with college students
9011 N. Meridian St., Suite 125
Indianapolis, IN 46260
317-571-8126 or e-mail bellearm@aol.com
Michele O’Mara, LCSW
Gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual issues
Most insurance accepted, credit cards accepted
650 N. Girls School Road, Suite E-60
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317)209-1261
Make appointments online or more info at www.micheleomara.com
Georgette Boneham
LGBT issues
(317)283-2817
Cos Raimondi, LCSW
Indianapolis Counseling Associates, LLC
Serving the GLBT population, all issues
9135 North Meridian St., Suite A-9
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317)581-1779 ext. 1
OXFORD, OHIO
Julie Campbell-Ruggaard, PhD
Specializing in eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder
103 West Walnut St., Suite D
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 523-5897
Community Counseling and Crisis Center
110 S. College Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
(513)523-4149
Brenda Stevens, PhD
Clinical psychology
4265 Shollenbarger Road
Oxford, OH 45056
(513)523-0269
(see additional sheet in Counseling Office for more Oxford referrals)
TOLL FREE HOTLINES
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
National Hopeline Network
Connects caller to local crisis center
1-800-784-2433
Child-Help USA
For child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse
1-800-422-4453
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-467
Counseling and Health Services Offices
Student Development
Earlham Hall First Floor
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