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Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA

Mental Health Counselor

Gender: Male
Experience: 18 years

About Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA

Alan Robert Addison, PhD, BA, MA is a mental health counselor, pastoral counselor, home health aide, case manager / care coordinator, and developmental therapist. Dr. Alan R. Addison has 18 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Education

Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA earned degrees of a Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts, and Medical Assistant.

Licenses

Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since November 07, 2007, and his NPI number is 1710167747.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan R. Addison, please call (205) 495-7171.

Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Alan R. Addison is a Mental Health Counselor in Hershey, PA with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA performs assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

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Pastoral Counselor

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Home Health Aide

A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.

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Case Manager / Care Coordinator

A person who provides case management services and assists an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services. The person has the ability to provide an assessment and review of completed plan of care on a periodic basis. This person is also able to take collaborative action to coordinate the services with other providers and monitor the enrollee's progress toward the cost-effective achievement of objectives specified in the plan of care. Credentials may vary from an experience in the fields of psychology, social work, rehabilitation, nursing or a closely related human service field, to a related Assoc of Arts Degree or to nursing credentials. Some states may require certification in case management.

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Developmental Therapist

Dr. Alan R. Addison is a Developmental Therapist in Hershey, PA with special training and skill in identifying and treatment of developmental disorers in toddlers and young children. As a Developmental Therapist, Alan R. Addison, PhD, BA, MA performs play activities designed to help the child learn new skills and overcome their challenges. Developmental Therapy is a discipline that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders in children between the ages of 0-5 years old. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Developmental Therapists include speech delays, decreased attention skills, autism, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, poor social skills, sensory issues, and hearing impairments. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Developmental Therapists include conducting evaluations and interventions, providing parenting strategies, facilitating social skills, and providing play therapy.

A Developmental Therapist is a person qualified by completion of an approved program in Developmental Therapy and where applicable credentialed by the state and practicing within the scope of the credential, or credentialed by completion of education experiences as approved by the state and practicing within the scope of that credential or, where state credentialing does not exist, certified by the Board of the Developmental Therapy Association. A developmental therapist evaluates children's global development in order to identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors; and designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and developmental homeostasis, and improve the quality of life at home and in the community; and provides consultation for the parents and other professionals working with the family on global development.

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