Where Can I Find ADHD Testing in Chicago, Illinois?

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. provides ADHD testing in Chicago, Illinois.  We understand that diagnosing ADHD should not be done simply on the basis of a fifteen minute office visit with the pediatrician.  We offer expert evaluation of ADHD which starts by taking a comprehensive history, reviewing school records, evaluating cognitive functioning, and assessing executive functioning.  Our team of credentialed mental health professionals includes child psychologists, school psychologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, clinical social workers, and child therapists.  We work as a team to arrive at an understanding of the diagnosis.  We have over fifty (50) years combined experience in providing ADHD testing in Chicago, Illinois.  We participate in most insurance panels and promptly and courteously file your insurance claims.  We are one of the only for-profit agencies in all of Metro Chicago that offers a sliding scale for ADHD testing.

To learn more about Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. ADHD testing in Chicago, Illinois, please visit our website or contact us at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation or to set up an appointment.

Where Can I Find Help For Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD in Chicago, Illinois?

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Are you looking for help with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, in Chicago, Illinois?  Stop suffering alone.  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is an Illinois-licensed professional service corporation that has been providing evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD in Metro Chicago since 2000.  Let our staff of licensed mental health professionals help you overcome the debilitating effects of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD as it is often called.  We understand that the causes and solutions of OCD are multi-faceted.  We start by carefully assessing the unique contributing factors to your OCD and understanding the severity of your condition.  We then custom design a treatment plan tailored to your unique symptoms of OCD.  Our treatment approach combines Exposure Training with Response Prevention, or ERP for short.  This treatment approach is the most well-researched and validated technique for reducing the symptoms of OCD.  We also combine psychiatric medication management which, in many cases, can allow you to feel in enough control to benefit from psychotherapy.

To find out more about how Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. offers help for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD in Chicago, Illinois, please visit our website or call us for a no-obligation consultation or to set up an appointment at (847) 909-9858.

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United Healthcare Counseling, Psychotherapy, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists in Chicago, Illinois

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is an Illinois-licensed professional service corporation that has been providing quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family in Metro Chicago since 2000.  We have United Healthcare counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists available in Chicago, Illinois.  We are a United Healthcare preferred multi-specialty group practice that offers a unique array of services – all under one roof – including psychological testing, individual, couples, and family counseling, and psychiatric medication management.  We work with clients as young as three years old and work with other clients who are well into their retirement.  Our team of professionals includes Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatrists.  Our expertise is broad-based and includes expert diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and Bipolar Disorder, addictions, eating disorders, ADHD, Defiance in Children or Teenagers, and problems within relationships or within the family.  Our United Healthcare counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists all utilize evidence-based treatment protocols and actively collaborate with your outside medical providers.  Our main office located in Des Plaines, Illinois – a near, Northwest suburb of Chicago – easily accessible to I-294 (Tristate Tollway) and Metra (Cumberland Metra Depot) with plenty of free, covered parking.  Our downtown Chicago office is located directly across from Millenium Park and is very convenient to the CTA.

For more information about Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. United Healthcare counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists in Chicago, Illinois, please feel free to visit our website or call us directly at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation or to set up an appointment.

Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS) Counseling, Psychotherapy, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists in Chicago, Illinois

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is an Illinois-licensed professional service corporation that has been providing quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family in Metro Chicago since 2000.  We have Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS) counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists available in Chicago, Illinois.  We are a Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS) preferred multi-specialty group practice that offers a unique array of services – all under one roof – including psychological testing, individual, couples, and family counseling, and psychiatric medication management.  We work with clients as young as three years old and work with other clients who are well into their retirement.  Our team of professionals includes Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatrists.  Our expertise is broad-based and includes expert diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and Bipolar Disorder, addictions, eating disorders, ADHD, Defiance in Children or Teenagers, and problems within relationships or within the family.  Our Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS) counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists all utilize evidence-based treatment protocols and actively collaborate with your outside medical providers.  Our main office located in Des Plaines, Illinois – a near, Northwest suburb of Chicago – easily accessible to I-294 (Tristate Tollway) and Metra (Cumberland Metra Depot) with plenty of free, covered parking.  Our downtown Chicago office is located directly across from Millenium Park and is very convenient to the CTA.

For more information about Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS) counseling, psychotherapy, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists in Chicago, Illinois, please feel free to visit our website or call us directly at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation or to set up an appointment.

Where Can I Find Help For Troubled, Out of Control Teens in Chicago, Illinois?

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Are you a parent who is worried about your teenager who seems troubled or out of control?  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is an Illinois-licensed professional service corporation that specializes in offering help for troubled, out of control teens in Chicago, Illinois.  We provide integrated solutions for children and teenagers who are experiencing emotional or behavioral problems.  Our team of behavioral healthcare professionals includes child-specialized therapists, child psychologists, school social workers, and child-specialized nurse practitioners under direction of our psychiatrist.  We understand that in order to help teenagers who are troubled or out of control, it is essential to, first and foremost, understand what the core problem is.  We provide expert psychological and educational testing to assist in diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.  We are able to advocate for your teenager within school or work settings.  We help to set up school and home-based behavior modification plans.  We can recommend strategies to improve motivation within school and compliance with rules / expectations at home.  We are participating providers on most insurance panels including Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Illinois, United Healthcare, CIGNA, Aetna, and Humana.  We are also one of a select few practices in all of Metro Chicago that offers sliding scale fees for both counseling and psychiatric medication management. To learn more about how Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C.’s innovative services can offer help for troubled, out of control teens in Chicago, Illinois, please visit our website or call us at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation or to set an appointment.

Where Can I Find Help For Depression in Chicago, Illinois?

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Are you looking for help for depression in Chicago, Illinois?  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. provides comprehensive solutions for treating depression and other psychological issues in Metro Chicago and surrounding suburbs.  We are an Illinois-licensed professional service corporation that has been serving the behavioral healthcare needs of families in Metro Chicago since 2000.  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. offers psychological testing, solution-focused treatment approaches, and medication management – all under one roof.  Our team of Illinois-licensed clinicians are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of depression.  We understand that depression is caused by multiple factors including hereditary predisposition, stressful life circumstances, unhealthy ways of coping, and negative ways of thinking.  We offer help for depression that targets each of these causative factors.  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is one of the few for-profit practices in Metro Chicago to offer sliding scale rates for both counseling and medication management services.  We are participating providers on most insurance panels and promptly and professionally file your insurance claims.

To find out more about how Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. offers help for depression in Chicago, Illinois, please visit our website or call us at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation or to set up an appointment.

Where Can I Find Help For Anxiety, Stress in Chicago, Illinois?

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Are you suffering from anxiety or stress?  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. offers help for anxiety, stress in Chicago, Illinois.  We are one of the industry  leaders in Metro Chicago in providing integrated behavioral healthcare.  We offer expert psychological testing, counseling services, and medication management to help alleviate the suffering associated with anxiety and stress.  We understand the causes of anxiety and stress are often multi-faceted and including hereditary factors, life stressors, maladaptive ways of coping, and unhealthy ways of thinking.  We provide treatment solutions that target each of these causative factors.  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is one of the few practices in the Metro Chicago area to offer sliding scale fees for both counseling and medication management services.  If you are looking for help for anxiety, stress in Chicago, Illinois, look no further.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about how Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. can offer help for anxiety, stress in Chicago, Illinois or call us at (847) 909-9858 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Psychologist Jobs, Employment, Careers in Chicago, Illinois

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is hiring Licensed Clinical Psychologists for employment opportunities in Chicago, Illinois.  Dr. Parisi & Associates, P.C. has been serving the behavioral healthcare needs of Metro Chicago since 2000 and is an industry leader in providing high quality behavioral healthcare in skilled nursing home settings.  We are recruiting psychologists for part-time to full-time careers.  Unlike many such jobs for psychologists in Metro Chicago, Dr. Parisi & Associates, P.C. offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid malpractice coverage, yearly continuing education stipend, and paid vacation TO ITS PART-TIME ASSOCIATES AND FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.  As an associate, our psychologists earn $40-$70 per service hour starting salary.

To apply, you MUST possess an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois.  You SHOULD also have excellent oral and written communication skills AND have good, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel as part of the job.  Preference will be given to those psychologists with bilingual language skills (especially Spanish, Russian or Polish) and those with active Medicare provider numbers or experience working in skilled nursing facility settings.

To learn more about Dr. Parisi & Associates, P.C. employment opportunities for Licensed Clinical Psychologists in Chicago, Illinois, you are invited to visit our website’s Careers page by clicking on this LINK or contact Dr. Parisi directly with any questions or concerns at (847) 909-9858.

What is Neuropsychological Testing?

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Neuropsychological testing involves the administration of standardized ability tests that help to identify changes in brain functioning that may result from various medical and neurological conditions.  The results of these neuropsychological tests are interpreted in conjunction with a thorough understanding of clients’ backgrounds and the unique behavioral and emotional issues the client might be having.

Neuropsychological testing can helps physicians and rehabilitation specialists answer the following questions:

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  • Is a client showing signs of dementia?  If so, what is the nature of the dementia and prognosis for recovery / treatment?
  • Does a client with medical conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, or other neurological condition(s) have any losses in mental abilities as a result of these medical conditions?  Are there areas of functioning that are not affected by the medical conditions – or that are areas of preserved strength?
  • Are clients’ claims of reduced mental functioning due to a brain-related condition, or to other factors, such as the effects of normal aging, increased cognitive (thinking) demands in daily life, or emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, etc.?
  • Are clients competent to make decisions for themselves given their current mental abilities and emotional / behavioral issues?
  • Have the passage or time or treatment interventions had an effect on clients’ mental abilities?
  • Has clients’ alcohol/drug/prescription medication usage had a detrimental effect on mental functioning?

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Neuropsychological testing typically addresses the practical implications of clients’ strengths and weaknesses as they relate to education, work, retraining, independent living, etc., treatment needs and implications of any cognitive deficits for treatment, and prognosis for change over time.

Neuropsychological testing typically can be completed from a couple of hours to within one day, depending on the client’s age and referral questions to be answered.  Neuropsychological testing measures client skills and abilities in the following areas:  attention and concentration, academic skills, learning and memory, sensory-perception (vision, hearing, sense of touch) and motor function (dexterity), language, spatial abilities, planning, organization, reasoning, and problem-solving, and emotional adjustment

What is a Neuropsychologist?

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A neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level psychologist who specializes in the study of brain-behavior relationships such as language, learning and memory, and higher level thinking (referred to as “cognition”).  The neuropsychologist spends about eight to ten years (college, graduate school, post-graduate training) learning how to evaluate and treat individuals who have sustained an injury to the brain, who develop a disease of the brain, or who have a developmental disorder that may have affected the brain since birth.

The neuropsychologist is different than a clinical psychologist who typically studies and treats behavioral and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression.  Even though the neuropsychologist may do this as well, it is typically within the context of working with individuals who have neurologic disease (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease) or brain injury (for instance, traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident).  The neuropsychologist is different than a neurologist in that a neurologist is a physician who treats the physical part of an illness or injury (e.g., headaches or seizures) and who oversee the medical aspects of their care (e.g., administration of medication, ordering diagnostic studies).

A client, family member, or most commonly, the treating physician seeks out the expert opinions of the neuropsychologist to help assess the basis of brain-based problems as well as its impact on physical and emotional functioning.  Neuropsychologists are occasionally credentialed through the American Board of Professional Psychology (or, ABPP) or the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (or, ABCN) which denotes that the psychologist has completed the most rigorous training and certification standards within the profession.  It is important to note, however, that neuropsychologists do not need to complete this certification in order to practice neuropsychology.