Business Details
13 Years
experience
Comprehensive Psychological Services in Joplin, MO
At Applied Psychological Services, we recognize that engaging in therapeutic relationships is a deeply personal step requiring utmost sensitivity to client privacy. Our practice is built on confidentiality as the foundational principle, with providers offering diverse strengths, techniques, and flexible appointment hours to ensure optimal therapist-client compatibility. Our team is highly trained to match clients with the most suitable therapists, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and private pay while offering sliding fee schedules for accessibility.With over a decade of service to Joplin's mental health community, we collaborate with local agencies, school districts, employers, and referral networks to comprehensively address client needs. Our commitment extends beyond individual care to community partnerships that enhance mental health resources across southwest Missouri.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Bariatric Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years serving Joplin's mental health community with evidence-based practices
- Sliding fee schedule ensures accessible care for all financial situations
- Providers trained in diverse therapeutic approaches including CBT and ART
- Collaborative network with local agencies and school districts
- Specialized services for children, adults, and families across life stages
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on resolving personal challenges affecting quality of life through collaborative goal setting and skill development. Our therapists address anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship issues using evidence-based techniques. Clients receive personalized treatment plans to enhance coping mechanisms and promote emotional growth across all life stages.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy strengthens relationships through improved communication and conflict resolution strategies. Our specialists address trust issues, intimacy concerns, and life transitions while supporting premarital preparation and post-crisis recovery. Treatment emphasizes emotional connection and partnership growth through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Family Therapy
Family therapy improves relational dynamics by addressing communication patterns and role expectations across family structures. We help resolve conflicts related to parenting challenges, developmental issues, and life transitions. Our approach fosters healthier interactions through systemic interventions that benefit traditional, blended, and extended family units experiencing various behavioral and emotional concerns.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations assess cognitive and emotional functioning through standardized testing. Our services identify learning disabilities, ADHD, and cognitive changes while providing personality assessments for treatment planning. Specialized bariatric surgery evaluations ensure accurate psychological screening with professional interpretation of test results for clinical decision-making.
Bariatric Assessments
Specialized bariatric evaluations determine psychological readiness for weight loss surgery through structured assessments. Our process includes mental health screening, coping strategy analysis, and treatment recommendations to support surgical candidates. These evaluations meet medical requirements while ensuring patients receive appropriate psychological support throughout their weight management journey.
People
Dr. Jennifer Alberty
Psy.D
Doctor of Psychology specializing in evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adult mental health concerns.
Mindy J. Miller
M.S.W., LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed care and family systems therapy approaches.
Heather
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in lifespan development, hospice care, and play-based therapeutic techniques for children.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, psychological evaluations, and bariatric assessments for clients across all life stages.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and employee assistance programs with verification of benefits required prior to treatment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our online portal or by calling 417-627-9601 during regular business hours for initial consultations and therapy sessions.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer a sliding fee schedule based on household size and income to ensure accessible mental health care for all clients.
What therapeutic approaches do your providers use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based methods including CBT, ART, Solution-Focused Therapy, and play-based techniques tailored to individual client needs.
