Department of Psychology

Psychology Clinic Services

Our clinic provides the following services;

  • Individual psychotherapy for children & adults

  • Family therapy

  • Marital/Couples therapy

  • Assessment

Individual Psychotherapy for Children and Adults

Individual psychotherapy is the most frequently requested service in the Clinic. This treatment modality is used at the client's request or when deemed most suitable by the therapist. It is most common when the person brings concerns about self-image, values, distressing emotions, and problem behaviors. 

Family Therapy

Family therapy is the second most requested service in the Psychology Clinic. It is typically initiated when a child in the family is experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. This form of therapy is relied upon in these situations because it is generally the case that the problem the child manifests can be dealt with effectively by helping the family to help the child. Depending upon the circumstances, all family members may be seen together, or particular subsets of family members such as just the parents, or only the males, for example, may be seen. More rarely family members may come to some sessions individually as a part of family treatment.

Marital/Couples Therapy

This type of therapy in which partners in a close relationship meet together with a therapist, is used to work on problems that are central to the relationship, and not in instances where individual mental health issues of are primary concern. If necessary, however, this form of treatment can be used in conjunction with individual treatment for one or both of the partners.

Assessment

The WIU Psychology Clinic is now offering low cost, discounted Psychological Assessment services to individuals ages 17 and older. Psychological Assessments are conducted for the following common purposes:

 ✦ Determine the presence of a mental disorder           Differentiate diagnosis

Provide treatment recommendations                        Explore personality dynamics

Screen for cognitive or neurological deficits          Assess for trauma

 

Basic Package : $250

Estimated time for Client in person: 3 hours  

Includes services as listed provided by a Licensed Psychologist, a Graduate Student Clinician supervised by a Licensed Psychologist, or both:  

*Phone consultation to verify assessment appropriateness for the Psychology Clinic, generate referral question(s) and provide estimate of services required to complete assessment

*In-person interview(s)

*Comprehensive review of relevant records

*Collateral contacts, as needed and appropriate

*Mental status exam

*One formal assessment measure.   

 

Examples :  

-objective personality assessment measure             (MMPI, PAI, MCMI)  

-projective personality measure                                   (TAT, projective drawings, sentence  completion task)  

-cognitive functioning assessment measure            (WAIS, WJ IV Cog, KBIT)  

-neuropsychology screening                                (RBANS, Wisconsin Card Sort)  

-disorder specific screening                                     (PTSD, Autism Spectrum, Depression)

*Written summary

*In person feedback session

 

                              Extended Package: $400                      (same services with more extensive assessment measures)

  Estimated time for Client in person: 5 or more hours, possibly over more than one day

  Includes services as listed provided by a Licensed Psychologist, a Graduate Student Clinician supervised by a Licensed Psychologist, or both:

  *Phone consultation to verify assessment appropriateness for the Psychology Clinic, generate referral question(s) and provide estimate of services required to complete assessment

*In-person interview(s)

*Comprehensive review of relevant records

*Collateral contacts, as needed and appropriate

*Mental status exam

*Two or more formal assessment measures.   

  Examples :

- objective and projective personality assessment measure (MCMI + TAT)

-cognitive functioning and neuropsychology screening (WAIS + RBANS)

- disorder specific comprehensive                                  (PTSD, Autism Spectrum, Depression)

*Written summary

*In person feedback session

 

 

Payment

**Half of the service fee is required prior to beginning the assessment process (typically paid on the client’s first in person visit). The remaining service fee is required prior to receiving the written summary and feedback regarding the results of the assessment. We will accept cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order as methods of payment. Payments returned due to insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee and must be replaced with a cashier’s check or money order.

 ***The Psychology Clinic does not accept insurance as most insurance providers do not extend coverage for training clinics.

 Limitation of Psychological Assessment services (though outside referrals can be provided):

-          All requests for Psychological Assessments are determined on a case by case basis after a Licensed Psychologist conducts a free phone consultation. Factors affecting acceptance of a psychological assessment case can include (but are not limited to):

      • Training and competence of Clinic staff in the assessment measure(s) needed
      • Necessary assessment measures availability to the Clinic
      • Staff scheduling and availability/case loads

-          The Psychology Clinic does NOT provide Psychological Assessments for court-related issues and service providers do NOT provide testimony.

-          The Psychology Clinic does NOT provide Psychological Assessments of the nature listed above to individuals under the age of 17. For information on Psychoeducational evaluations, please call the Psychology Clinic at (309) 298-1919.

-          The Psychology Clinic does NOT provide Psychological Assessments for Disability accommodations or Educational accommodations for adults (17 and older).

-          Psychological assessment may be provided by a graduate student who is training in psychological assessment and under the direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist