The UA Department of Psychology clinical training program places great value on the scientist-practitioner model of education and training. Therefore, clinical services provided within the Clinic are derived from and driven by evidence-based practice. In other words, services are guided by research findings relevant to the client’s presenting problems and needs.
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Services Offered
The clinic provides psychological treatment and counseling to address the social, emotional, psychological, and behavioral needs of yourself or loved ones. Play therapy is also an option for younger children. Treatment is provided in a setting that ensures confidentiality is maintained. Therapy or counseling is available to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
We provide both short-term treatments for situational difficulties as well as lengthier therapy for working through longer-standing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and maladaptive behaviors. Treatment is provided from a range of theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential, interpersonal, systemic, integrative, and psychodynamic. Clients and therapists work together to find helpful ways to understand and improve the client’s psychological functioning.
The Psychology Clinic provides treatment and evaluations for the following:
* Depression * Anxiety * Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Anger Management * Learning Problems * Stress Management / Situational Distress * Social Problems * Relationship Problems * Trauma * Aging * Helping the Aging * Disruptive Behavior Disorders * Giftedness * Developmental Delays * Intellectual Disability * Sexual Problems * Personality Assessment * Memory Impairment * Cognitive Decline * People who just feel like they need help or someone to talk to about concerns
Fees and Payment
The Psychology Clinic provides services at a cost that is typically adjusted according to your ability to pay. A sliding scale is offered, meaning that we consider your ability to pay when establishing a fee. UA students are extended an affordable fee for evaluations and treatment.
For information about the cost for services, please contact the Clinic at (205) 348-5000.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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