TREATMENTS
We expect and encourage you to obtain knowledge of the procedures, goals, and possible side effects of psychotherapy. We expect to make our professional contact one where you receive the maximum benefit, and we will also keep you informed about alternatives to psychotherapy. Psychotherapy may be tremendously beneficial for some individuals while, at the same time, there are some risks. The risks may include the experience of intense and unwanted feelings, including: sadness, anger, fear, guilt or anxiety. It is important to remember that these feelings may be natural and normal and are an important part of the therapy process. Other risks of therapy might include: recalling unpleasant life events, facing unpleasant thoughts and beliefs, increased awareness of feelings, values and experiences, alteration of an individual's ability or desire to deal effectively and harmoniously with others in relationships, changing employment settings and changing lifestyles. These decisions are a legitimate outcome of the therapy experience as a result of an individual's calling into question many of their beliefs and values. Your provider will be available to discuss any of your assumptions, problems, or possible negative side effects of your work together.
MEDICATION TREATMENT AND MEDICATION REFILL PROTOCOL
Allow 48 hours for refills to be processed. No refill will be provided between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday or on weekends. In order to continue to receive medication services, you must be seen a minimum of once every six months.
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COUPLES TREATMENT
CA offers individual, family and couples psychotherapy that focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, anger, self-esteem, communication, substance abuse and other issues. This treatment starts with an initial diagnostic and treatment planning session. The treatment provider and the patient(s) will decide together in that session how to proceed with the course of treatment and will regularly re-evaluate this throughout the treatment process.
GROUP THERAPY
All of our groups are open which means that individuals can begin their attendance in group at any time.
ADULT ANGER CONTROL GROUP
The Adult Anger Control Group is offered on a weekly basis. We ask participants to make a commitment for a minimum of twelve (12) weekly sessions and recommended aftercare sessions. The emphasis is on issues of identifying and dealing with anger and violence, as well as dealing with these issues in conjunction with substance abuse. This group meets the criteria for the Johnson County Domestic Violence Diversion Program as well as some other local court programs. Please check with the Court of Jurisdiction if other than Johnson County.
BATTERER'S INTERVENTION GROUP
The primary goal of this group is to prevent physical, sexual, property and/or psychological violence by helping individuals learn to cope with anger, stress, frustration and anxiety in positive and constructive ways. Participants commit for a minimum of twenty four (24) weekly sessions. This group meets the criteria for the Johnson County Domestic Violence Diversion Program as well as some other local court programs. Please check with the Court of Jurisdiction if other than Johnson County. A secondary goal is to work on the related issues of substance use/abuse which facilitate such violence as well as self-esteem issues.
ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP
CA is an Addiction and Prevention Services (AAPS) State Certified agency for outpatient substance abuse. We are also approved through the Johnson County Courts, as well as some other courts and municipalities, to provide evaluation and diagnosis, psychoeducational intervention, brief treatment and intensive treatment including family sessions. We do not offer inpatient, residential or de-toxification treatment.
AFTERCARE FOR ADULT ANGER GROUP
AND ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUPS
Aftercare for Adult Anger Control Group and Adult Substance Abuse Group is recommended once a month for the duration of probation or diversion program.
ADOLESCENT GROUPS
These are weekly coeducational and/or therapy groups for teens ages 12 to 18. Issues concerning behavior, family, relationships, substance use, self-esteem, anger, communication and other general topics are addressed in an environment that is supportive yet can also be confrontive. Peer feedback is an important aspect of the group process.
- "COPING" is an Adolescent Group for teens ranging in age from 12 to 18 who are experiencing some difficulties with their emotions. The group focuses on developing positive coping strategies to more effectively deal with the day-to-day stressors that occur in a teen’s life. Teens suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty in interpersonal relationshipS, school stress or grief and loss, benefit from a group setting where support and feedback is offered.
- "DECISION-MAKING" is an Adolescent Group for teens ranging in age from12 to 18 who are faced with past choices that have had a negative impact on their lives. The group uses the setting of a supportive, yet confrontative atmosphere to address issues such as alcohol and/or drug use, anger, poor communication, school difficulties, family conflict or behavioral difficulties. Some teens may be involved in the juvenile legal system and are desiring to address the behaviors/choices that led to the legal consequences.
ANGER CONTROL GROUP FOR ADOLESCENTS
The primary goal of this group is to prevent physical, sexual, property and or psychological violence by helping adolescents learn to cope with anger, stress, frustration and anxiety in positive and constructive ways. A secondary goal is to work on the related issues of substance use/abuse which facilitate such violence as well as self-esteem issues.
ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP
CA is an Addiction and Prevention Services (AAPS) State Certified agency for outpatient substance abuse. We are also approved to offer Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 through the Johnson County Courts, which address evaluation and diagnosis, psychoeducational intervention, brief treatment and intensive treatment including family sessions. We do not offer inpatient, residential or de-toxification treatment.
ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AFTERCARE GROUP
Aftercare for Adolescent Substance Abuse Group is recommended once a month for six months or for the duration of probation or diversion program.
CHOICEPOINT
ChoicePoint is an intensive program for juveniles and their families offered in partnership with Johnson County Corrections. The program consists of 12 weeks of intensive treatment while the juvenile is placed at the detention center followed by 12 weeks of intensive outpatient aftercare.
IMMIGRATION EVALUATIONS
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) require that applicants for naturalization demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak basic English and to answer basic questions about the history and government of the United States. This evaluation determines whether an individual meets specific criteria based on developmental or mental impairment. The required forms: N-648, Part II-2, 3, 4 & 5 will be completed as part of the assessment but USCIS will determine whether to grant the waiver.
SEX OFFENDER GROUP
The Sex Offender Group is offered on a weekly basis to persons 18 years of age and older. Participants are both court ordered and self-referred. This interactional program is empirically based and has a cognitive-behavioral focus. The curriculum examines and treats the root causes of offending as well as presenting relapse prevention skills.
OTHER AREAS OF EMPHASIS
CA offers Attention-Deficit Disorder evaluations and treatment, intellectual functioning and achievement, court-involved domestic violence and sex offender evaluations and treatments, and forensic and court ordered evaluations.
CA is an Addiction and Prevention Services (AAPS) licensed outpatient treatment, diagnostic and referral service as well as Juvenile Court Services and Johnson County Drug/Alcohol Board service provider.
OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Infrequently, a patient's distress remains or becomes so high that hospitalization or the use of medication must be considered. CA has several prescribing practitioners (psychiatrists & nurse practitioners) although psychologists and social workers are not physicians, and consequently do not prescribe medication; however, at times psychologists and social workers may treat patients in hospitals. In cases where medications or hospitalization may be required, this will be discussed in advance with the patient and, if necessary, with other responsible individuals.
TERMINATION
Termination of psychotherapy may occur at any time and may be initiated by either the patient or the provider. We request that if a decision is being made to terminate, that a final termination session be scheduled to explore the reasons for termination. Termination itself can be a constructive, useful process. If any referral is warranted, it will be made at that time.