Behavioral Health Services

While it is admirable to try to work through life’s difficulties on our own, sometimes “going it alone” simply isn’t enough. So often Life will throw us a variety of challenges that all but seem to push us to our limit. It is during these crucial moments of decision and change that it may be helpful and even necessary to reach out for added support, encouragement, wisdom, and guidance. 
 When you reach these moments, Family Health/ LaClinica will be here for you.
 

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You may connect with one of our behavioral health consultants via two different routes:

1.)  Speak with your primary care physician regarding your concern. Next, your physician will offer to introduce you to one of our behavioral health consultants right here in the clinic for a brief consultation immediately following your appointment. If no consultant is available, Family Health/La Clinica will contact you within the next 24 hours to arrange an appointment. 
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2.)   If, after some thought, you decide that you would like to speak with a counselor, simply pick up the phone and call Family Health/La Clinica directly and tell us that you would like to arrange an initial consult/assessment. Appointments can usually be made within 1-7 days.

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BH Informed Consent
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BH Referral Request
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What kind of concerns might I address in counseling?

The answer: Any concerns that are causing you significant emotional stress and perhaps even interfering in your daily routine. The most common reasons people seek out a counselor may include but are not limited to the following:

• Depression (feeling sad or blue for a long period of time)
• Anxiety (constant worrying, restlessness, inability to concentrate)
• Substance misuse including alcohol and any other drugs
• Parenting issues
• Marital and couples counseling
• Communication issues
• Work-related stress
• Family counseling
• Smoking cessation
• Weight loss
• Pain management

These are only a few areas among many that people often find it helpful to discuss with both their doctor and counselor. 

Additional Specialty Services Provided By A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

· Psychiatric medication management
· Pharmacogenomics Testing 
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