Exposure Treatment of OCD

Here is a very interesting clip of treatment for OCD. Dr. Owens and Mandi presented at one of our UPA Brown Bag Luncheons recently. Mandi is a very courageous and admirable young woman.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Here's a link to the entire story.

Payment

Payment can be a concern as you begin psychotherapy. Even if you are covered, be sure to check with your insurance company about the benefits provided by your plan for outpatient mental health office visits. You should ask if there is a deductible, what the copay amount is, and what percentage or dollar amount is paid per session. Ask if there is a limited number of sessions allowed per year. Bring your insurance card with you, if you have one, or bring the policy and plan ID numbers. Make sure you have the address and phone numbers for your insurance company when you come to your first session.

I am listed as a provider for the following insurance companies. But plans differ even within the same company, so check ahead of time.

Beech Street PPO/ Educators Mutual/ EBMS
Cigna Behavioral Health
Humana/ ChoiceCare
PPO/USA
Regence BlueCross BlueShield
SelectHealth (IHC)/ Select Med Plus
The First Health Network/ CCN Network

My Office

My office is easily found on 12th South in Orem, west of University Mall. We are on the north side of the street next to a Curves Gym. Access to the parking lot is from the driveway on the west side of the building; Suite 101 is the first office on your left as you enter from the parking lot.
Once inside, you will find a small waiting room with magazines and a radio. If it is your first visit, your initial paperwork (which takes about 5 minutes to complete) will be there for you.The consulting office itself is a comfortable, pleasant place.Welcome!

The Importance of Having Fun

I am on vacation and out of the office until 12 August with my husband, who is a writer and English teacher. He is attending the Thomas Hardy Conference in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and I came along. Dorchester is a lovely little town with a 2000 year history, founded as “Durnovaria” by the invading Roman legions.

I find vacations, breaks, and holidays vital to my mental health. Anticipating a holiday gives us the extra stamina we need to stick with our daily schedule--in fact, the anticipation can be as enjoyable as the actual holiday. And vacations don’t need to be huge, complicated affairs (like a trip to England). Planning little breaks on a daily and weekly basis refreshes mind and body.

Here are some photos of our trip so far: the Saturday market in Dorchester,

Moreton village (where T.E. Lawrence is buried), a little island in the River Frome, and the English seaside at Weymouth.

Welcome to my Blog

This blog will be a fun way to share insights and updates on all things psychological--from newspaper articles on the latest research, to relaxation and stress management tips, to events in the community. The blog will have the very latest updates. You are invited to contribute in comments. Thanks for dropping by!