Mental Health Services
Mental health services can save lives, while improving the outlook for people who may feel hopeless and lost. If you believe you may be suffering from a mental illness or if you know someone who is, take positive steps toward recovery by contacting a mental health professional today.
Psychotherapy and counseling
Mind Altering provides psychotherapy and counseling services to treat mental health problems by utilizing talk therapy to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Our services are ideal for individuals (adults and youth), couples, families, and groups. Our approach is culturally responsive, action oriented, and strengths based. We address several mental health issues including, but not limited to trauma, internalizing disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), externalizing disorders (anger, attention deficit/hyperactivity), relationship difficulties, gender dysphoria and more.
Case Management
Mind Altering evaluates client’s situation and needs; work with client to develop goals and an action plan; facilitate access to community resources; coordinate and monitor services; and meet regularly to evaluate progress. We also identify and provide emergency crisis services if necessary.
School Based and Community Services
School based and community services integrated in a school or community setting can help high-risk children and their families’ gain access to services and overcome barriers to care. Services can be particularly powerful because it considers the needs of the whole person so that they may learn and achieve and optimize their full potential.
Student Workshops
Mind Altering facilitates a variety of evidenced based workshops that educate both students and staff on social emotional learning competencies, mental health awareness, and Tier I & Tier II trainings to support non-cognitive needs. Workshops include but are not limited to, Social Emotional Learning Circles, College Coaching, and Catalyzing Coping.
Wellness Screeners
Awareness and knowledge are critical in creating and maintaining overall well-being. Mind Altering offers community members early interventions that help them assess their mental and physical health to make the necessary lifestyle changes that promote longevity.
Consultant Services
Mind Altering helps schools, districts, and community organizations comply with 21st CCLC grant guidelines, identify enrichment and academic vendors, and the development of leadership and behavioral health teams.
Payments
Rates are based on negotiated amounts for contracts with insurance panels. Insurance co-payments are due at the time of service. In addition, if your insurance deductible has not yet been met, you will be billed the full contracted rate for services. As a service to you, we may bill your insurance, however we cannot guarantee insurance coverage. Please be advised that in some instances, insurance companies refuse to pay for services for whatever reason. You are responsible for all fees not covered by your insurance.
Certain information, including diagnosis, treatment goals and interventions, costs, dates, and providers, may be shared with your insurance company for reimbursement purposes. Mind Altering Therapy PLLC is an in-network provider contracted to offer psychotherapy and or case management for the following insurance panels: Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois, United Health Optum, and Self Pay.
