St. Dymphna Psychological Services

04/25/2025

https://agape-wellnesscollective.org/

Learned about this great resource today for people looking specifically for an Orthodox Christian mental health provider. Please pass along.

Agape Wellness Collective exists to connect and support people in need with Orthodox Christian therapists. Just make one phone call and let us help get you connected with a counselor who can help. Stop searching and start healing!

03/05/2025

01/22/2025

Now accepting United Healthcare!

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11/18/2024

My current wait list is only 3 months. Currently accepting self-pay, as well as Cigna, BCBS, Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Humana, and Tri-Care. Unfortunately, Oklahoma Complete Health is not paying on their claims so I have put a moratorium on new patients with that insurance. Hopefully that will be resolved soon.

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09/03/2024

Update on current wait list: 8 months. That's actually down from a year!

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05/31/2024

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/indigenous-apology-reconciliation

Indigenous psychologists are cautiously optimistic about the momentum for change

04/26/2023

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/study-suggests-autism-being-overdiagnosed-n450671

The over-diagnosis may occur in as many as 9 percent of children, U.S. government researchers reported Friday. Early therapy could help others.

04/02/2023

I am currently only taking new clients for psychological testing, but the need is obviously great for those seeking psychotherapy, as I sadly get calls all the time about people having difficulty finding a provider. Please see below for more resources:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

03/11/2023

https://err.ersjournals.com/content/23/133/345

If you have a chronic illness like COPD, watch for signs of depression or anxiety and get treatment, as taking care of your mental health can also help your overall outcome. It goes the other way as well, make sure you are taking care of your physical health, and you may find your depression and anxiety lifting a little!

Under-recognised and untreated depression and anxiety symptoms have deleterious effects on physical functioning and social interaction increasing fatigue and healthcare utilisation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Depression and anxiety are challenging to identify and t...

12/22/2022

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-embassy-suites-building-material-falls-off-wind/42321321

Just down the street from my office. Be careful when out and about today!

The strong winds gusting through Oklahoma City caused building materials to come off a hotel.

11/12/2022

Another therapist I know is looking for suite mates ...

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