Who We Are
Welcome To Our Practice
Welcome To Our Practice
Welcome To Our Practice
Mountain State Psychological Services, PLLC (MSPS) is an outpatient independent private practice committed to providing exceptional therapeutic services to individuals, families, and the community who are experiencing mental health concerns and/or substance use issues
Our Mission
Welcome To Our Practice
Welcome To Our Practice
Our mission is to work collaboratively with our community to provide high-quality mental health therapeutic services in the counties we serve. Our goal is to provide these services in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
Our Focus
Welcome To Our Practice
Our Focus
Our focus is on creating a positive collaborative dynamic between our providers and our clients, in order to promote healing, psychological growth, and awareness of personal strengths. We achieve this by creating a neutral, caring, and safe environment specific to each client's individual needs and identified areas of growth.
MSPS Clients' Bill of Rights
Our clients and families have the right to:
- Obtain respectful treatment that will be helpful.
- Have a safe treatment setting, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
- Report immoral and illegal behavior by a therapist/counselor.
- Ask for and get information about the therapist's/counselor's qualifications, including licensure, education, trainings and experience, membership in professional groups, special areas of practice, and limits of practice.
- Have access to written information, before entering therapeutic/counseling services about fees, methods of payment, insurance coverage, number of sessions the therapist/counselor believes will be needed, coverage by another therapist/counselor for cases in which the primary therapist/counselor is not available, and the cancellation/no-show policies.
- Refuse audio or video recording of appointments.
- Refuse to answer any questions or give any information they do not choose to provide.
- Know if the therapist/counselor will discuss the case with others for situations such as supervision, consultation and/or assisting students.
- Be informed by the therapist/counselor of any noted progress or regression within the context of their treatment.
Our Therapeutic Services
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Is a comprenshive interview of an individual's identified difficulties and/or concerns. The goal is to obtain an overall clinical understanding of the individual's behavior, personality factors, capabilities, and/or level of functioning in order to assist with the individual's treatment.
Psychological Testing/Assessment
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Is a formalized measure of an individual's mental capabilities. Psychological testing/assessments can be administered in a variety of formats in order to more thoroughly assess the individual's cognitive and/or emotional functioning.
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Psychological Interview/Evaluation
Group Psychotherapy/Counseling
Is a collaborative effort between the individual, family, and/or couple and the MSPS provider to assist in the identification and treatment of unhealthy and/or maladaptive behaviors, cognitions, and/or emotions. MSPS offers therapy/counseling for mental health concerns and/or substance use issues.
Group Psychotherapy/Counseling
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
Group Psychotherapy/Counseling
Is the utilization of a group dynamic and group facilitator(s) to assist members in identifying and treating unhealthy and/or maladaptive behaviors, cognitions, and/or emotions related to mental health concerns and/or substance use issues.
Please note group psychotherapy/counseling services are not consistently offered at MSPS. Individuals are encouraged to contact the office to obtain further information if interested specifically in group psychotherapy/counseling services.
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
Are supplemental services which may be utilized in conjunction with psychotherapeutic and/or counseling services in order to assist in meeting overall treatment goals. These services can be utilized to assist in the treatment of mental health concerns and/or substance use issues.
Trainings, Consultation, & Supervision
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
Supportive Services & Clinical Case Management
MSPS offers a variety of professional trainings and/or consultation for other professionals and/or the community. In addition, MSPS has supervisors who are approved to provide licensure supervision for supervised psychologists and provisionally and/or permit-professional counselors. In addition, MSPS has an "Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor" on staff.
FAQ
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
Typically, the initial appointment consists of discussing MSPS's Informed Consent Packet, which includes obtaining verbal and written voluntary agreement to services. Additionally, the session will includes assessment of current symptoms, reason for services, and historical information related to the presenting issue. It may also include the completion of forms and/or questionnaires.
Is MSPS handicapped accessible?
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
MSPS is handicapped accessible by entering through the back of the office and utilizing the handicapped ramp. In addition, appointments can be arranged on a first floor level if steps are a concern.
Can Other Individuals Be Brought To A Session?
What Can A Person Expect At The First Session?
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
It is best practice not to bring children or others to a session if babysitting or supervision is required, unless agreed upon in advance. MSPS does not provide supervision of others in the waiting room.
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
- MSPS is a smoke free environment; however, smoking areas are provided outside the practice.
- Cell phones are permitted; however, it is recommended to turn them off during the session time.
- Beverages and food are allowed during the sessions as long they do not distract from the session time. MSPS does not provide beverages.
What if a problem or concern happens?
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
How Does MSPS Handle Afterhour Crisis?
MSPS encourages any concerns be brought to our attention. In addition, an individual can also contact the specific provider's state licensing board(s) if any ethical issues are not able to be resolved by MSPS.
How Does MSPS Handle Afterhour Crisis?
Are smoking, cell phones and/or food allowed in a session?
How Does MSPS Handle Afterhour Crisis?
MSPS will attempt to contact the primary provider; however, if unable to do so, the crisis worker will attempt to assist. Note, afterhours case management charges may apply which are not covered by a health insurance.
Is MSPS an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site?
Is MSPS an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site?
Is MSPS an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site?
MSPS is currently an approved National health Service Corps (NHSC) until 12/2023, at which time, MSPS plans to recertify for this designation.