Dr. Emick Provides:
Dr. Emick does not fill out forms of any type and does not provide:
- Forensic/court ordered/attorney requested services
- Disability examinations
- Therapy for children
- Marital counseling
- Family counseling
- Treatment for substance abuse
- Treatment for any type of addiction
- Treatment for eating disorders
- Treatment for personality disorders
- Treatment for anger management
- Sex offender treatment
- Treatment for self-injurious behavior
Common Reasons for Referral for Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Autoimmune disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
- Seizure disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Cerebrovascular accident (“stroke”)
- Cancer
- Brain tumors
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Sleep disorders
- Developmental delays
- Asperger’s Disorder
- ADHD (this is NOT covered by most insurance plans)
- Learning disabilities (this is NOT covered by most insurance plans)
Common Reasons for Referral for Psychotherapy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sleep disorders
- Victim of assault/abuse
- Infertility/miscarriage
- Grief/loss
- Assistance is developing a sense of self post-diagnosis, treatment or surgery
- Preparation for surgery
- Assistance in adjusting after injury, surgery or a major illness
- Assistance in developing coping skills in the face of a chronic medical condition or during prolonged or painful medical treatments
- Caregiver stress/burnout
- Difficult life transitions
- End of life issues
