Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates

Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling

Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates is an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling practice in Marysville, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating addiction and mental health disorders responsible for addiction. Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors at Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates perform diagnosis and treatment of addiction to alcohol and drugs. Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling is a medical specialty dedicated to researching and treating all types of substance addiction disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling practices include alcohol and drug addiction. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling practices include conducting patient interviews, administering drug tests, creating treatment plans, participating in therapy sessions, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Mental Health Counseling

Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates is a Mental Health Counseling practice in Marysville, MI with healthcare providers who have 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. Mental Health Counselors at Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates perform 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 at Mental Health Counseling practices include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counseling practices include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

Neuropsychology

Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates is a Neuropsychology practice in Marysville, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in evaluating and treating nervous system disorders, then determining how illnesses, injuries, and diseases of the brain and nervous system influence the way a patient feels, thinks, and behaves. Neuropsychologists at Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates perform the evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis of various brain conditions. Neuropsychology is the study and evaluation of the relationship between the brain and behavior in order to treat dysfunctions in that relationship. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Neuropsychology practices include headaches, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders like epilepsy, as well as memory and cognitive disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neuropsychology practices include bedside cognitive and behavioral neurologic screens; evaluation of intelligence, executive functions (such as planning, abstraction, conceptualization), attention, memory, language, perception, sensorimotor functions, motivation, mood state and emotion, quality of life, and personality styles.

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

Psychology

Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates is a Psychology practice in Marysville, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Psychologists at Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates perform mental health assessment and therapy. Psychology is a medical specialty focused on helping patients understand the causes of their mental health disorders so they can be treated with therapy or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Psychology practices include depression, anxiety, specific phobias, alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, behavioral disorders, bereavement, and marital problems. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychology practices include mental health assessment and diagnosing, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, group therapy, addiction counseling, marriage counseling, exposure therapy, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practice in Marysville, MI with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists at Eastern Michigan Counseling Associates perform psychological assessment, therapy, and research regarding abnormal childhood mental health. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology is medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and researching childhood mental disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practices include autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, eating disorders, and learning disabilities. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practices include mental health assessment, parent and child education, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, psychotherapy, and referral to other medical specialists as needed.

A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.