October 2017: Introducing Dr. Muquim, M.D., Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist for Medication Management Services
Starting Monday, October 23 Dr. Muquim, M.D., Psychiatrist, will be available to treat children, adolescents and adults via state of the art telemedicine technology. New patients will be served at our office location, 120 South Highland Street in Lock Haven. Dr. Muquim accepts self-referrals from patients as well as referrals from coordinating providers, such as a primary care physician. All prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice for convenient and quick pick-up!
Dr. Muquim began her career as a psychiatrist in 1991 at Austin, Texas, where she completed her fellowship and residency programs with a concentration in children and adolescent populations. She then shifted her training to adult populations, gaining her board certification in psychiatry in 1995. Dr. Muquim has spent the last three years working via telehealth in Wisconsin and is very experienced with the evolving world of telepsychiatry. Dr. Muquim also works as a professor of medicine and psychiatry currently, ensuring she stays at the forefront of psychiatric research and advances.
She is available Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-12:00pm. Call the office to schedule an appointment!
Starting Monday, October 23 Dr. Muquim, M.D., Psychiatrist, will be available to treat children, adolescents and adults via state of the art telemedicine technology. New patients will be served at our office location, 120 South Highland Street in Lock Haven. Dr. Muquim accepts self-referrals from patients as well as referrals from coordinating providers, such as a primary care physician. All prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice for convenient and quick pick-up!
Dr. Muquim began her career as a psychiatrist in 1991 at Austin, Texas, where she completed her fellowship and residency programs with a concentration in children and adolescent populations. She then shifted her training to adult populations, gaining her board certification in psychiatry in 1995. Dr. Muquim has spent the last three years working via telehealth in Wisconsin and is very experienced with the evolving world of telepsychiatry. Dr. Muquim also works as a professor of medicine and psychiatry currently, ensuring she stays at the forefront of psychiatric research and advances.
She is available Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-12:00pm. Call the office to schedule an appointment!
May 2017: Interested in Energy Psychology and Reiki?
Kathy Pettet, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master is available by referral in her Millheim practice. Kathy holds her Master of Arts in Counseling and Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology, as well as 15+ years as a licensed therapist treating adults, adolescents, and children. Kathy blends both eastern and western techniques into her mental health treatment. Click here to learn more about some of the types of sessions Kathy delivers in addition to routine mental health outpatient treatment.
Not sure what Reiki or energy psychology is exactly? Reiki is just one type of technique within the broader field of energy psychology. Reiki is of Japanese origin. It focuses on relaxation, stress reduction and healing. It is clinically demonstrated to be effective with mental health disorders related to trauma, anxiety, stress and depression when delivered by a highly trained and licensed therapist such as Kathy. Please call the office if you have more questions!
Kathy Pettet, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master is available by referral in her Millheim practice. Kathy holds her Master of Arts in Counseling and Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology, as well as 15+ years as a licensed therapist treating adults, adolescents, and children. Kathy blends both eastern and western techniques into her mental health treatment. Click here to learn more about some of the types of sessions Kathy delivers in addition to routine mental health outpatient treatment.
Not sure what Reiki or energy psychology is exactly? Reiki is just one type of technique within the broader field of energy psychology. Reiki is of Japanese origin. It focuses on relaxation, stress reduction and healing. It is clinically demonstrated to be effective with mental health disorders related to trauma, anxiety, stress and depression when delivered by a highly trained and licensed therapist such as Kathy. Please call the office if you have more questions!
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July 2016: New Services! Teletherapy
We are proud to debut two new services that our office can now offer to you! The first is Teletherapy: virtual therapy through our secure, HIPAA and HITECH compliant video conferencing system that allows you access to your therapist even when you are unable to physically be present. Snowed in? Home bound due to physical illness? Or just busy and trying to make the most of your work lunch? Highmark and Value Option insurance carriers cover teletherapy at the same rate as a regular session, so your co-pay won't even change. For clients whose insurance carriers do not cover teletherapy, the service would still be available but at discounted cash rates. Just call our office to learn more about this process, or visit our website page on Teletherapy Services.
We are proud to debut two new services that our office can now offer to you! The first is Teletherapy: virtual therapy through our secure, HIPAA and HITECH compliant video conferencing system that allows you access to your therapist even when you are unable to physically be present. Snowed in? Home bound due to physical illness? Or just busy and trying to make the most of your work lunch? Highmark and Value Option insurance carriers cover teletherapy at the same rate as a regular session, so your co-pay won't even change. For clients whose insurance carriers do not cover teletherapy, the service would still be available but at discounted cash rates. Just call our office to learn more about this process, or visit our website page on Teletherapy Services.
March 2016: Get to know Heather Heiss, Licensed Professional Counselor & Newest Member to the Team
Heather is a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2013, with a Master of Arts in Counseling since 2009, where she focused on family and couples therapy. In recent years, Heather has gained experience working primarily with adolescent and adult populations. Trained to treat a wide variety of mental health disorders and issues, Heather has spent the last couple years dealing mostly with issues like spirituality, trauma, sexual abuse survivors, grief, life transitions and adjustment, depression, anxiety, and family issues. She accepts most private insurance carriers, and is available for day and evening hours Monday-Thursday. Call the office at 570-748-7173 to speak with a representative if interested in treatment for yourself or a loved one.
Heather is a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2013, with a Master of Arts in Counseling since 2009, where she focused on family and couples therapy. In recent years, Heather has gained experience working primarily with adolescent and adult populations. Trained to treat a wide variety of mental health disorders and issues, Heather has spent the last couple years dealing mostly with issues like spirituality, trauma, sexual abuse survivors, grief, life transitions and adjustment, depression, anxiety, and family issues. She accepts most private insurance carriers, and is available for day and evening hours Monday-Thursday. Call the office at 570-748-7173 to speak with a representative if interested in treatment for yourself or a loved one.
July 2015: Free Support Group Offered for Veterans
Meeting every Thursday at 7pm at 120 S Highland Street (KCES Office in Lock Haven), father/son team John MacMillen, LCSW, and Sean MacMillen will lead a free support group for veterans and active service men and women. Call for more information or show up and check it out for yourself!
Both John and Sean are veterans themselves who have specialized their mental health careers to treat veterans and their family members. Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Services, John and Sean acknowledges the great distance that many veterans must travel to receive services in our area. Offering a support group free of charge in Lock Haven helps to ensure anyone who needs help can receive it!
Meeting every Thursday at 7pm at 120 S Highland Street (KCES Office in Lock Haven), father/son team John MacMillen, LCSW, and Sean MacMillen will lead a free support group for veterans and active service men and women. Call for more information or show up and check it out for yourself!
Both John and Sean are veterans themselves who have specialized their mental health careers to treat veterans and their family members. Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Services, John and Sean acknowledges the great distance that many veterans must travel to receive services in our area. Offering a support group free of charge in Lock Haven helps to ensure anyone who needs help can receive it!
March 2015: Lock Haven University Health Fair
Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Services would like to thank Lock Haven University and all local healthcare providers who helped make this year's Health Fair so much fun! It was the first year that KCES participated, and we really enjoyed getting the latest on services offered to Clinton County citizens. We strive to put our clients in contact with the best resources out there and the LHU Health Fair is a great way to stay up-to-date!
Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Services would like to thank Lock Haven University and all local healthcare providers who helped make this year's Health Fair so much fun! It was the first year that KCES participated, and we really enjoyed getting the latest on services offered to Clinton County citizens. We strive to put our clients in contact with the best resources out there and the LHU Health Fair is a great way to stay up-to-date!
Fall 2014: Grief and Bereavement Group
Led by Donna Santucci, join us this fall for our Grief and Bereavement Group. Typically meeting 1-2 times per week for a duration of 4-8 weeks depending on group member schedules and needs, the group setting is a great way to connect with others who have experienced similar pain in death and loss. Call the office at 570-748-7173 to add your name to a list of interested participants today. Once 5-10 members have signed-up, a start date will be announced with a schedule. Insurance covers the costs of group psychotherapy, and for those without insurance there are pay-as-you-go options.
The office is also considering a Chronic Pain and Illness group. If interested, let us know!
Individual grief counseling is also available. Just call our office to set up an appointment today at 570-748-7173.
Led by Donna Santucci, join us this fall for our Grief and Bereavement Group. Typically meeting 1-2 times per week for a duration of 4-8 weeks depending on group member schedules and needs, the group setting is a great way to connect with others who have experienced similar pain in death and loss. Call the office at 570-748-7173 to add your name to a list of interested participants today. Once 5-10 members have signed-up, a start date will be announced with a schedule. Insurance covers the costs of group psychotherapy, and for those without insurance there are pay-as-you-go options.
The office is also considering a Chronic Pain and Illness group. If interested, let us know!
Individual grief counseling is also available. Just call our office to set up an appointment today at 570-748-7173.
June 5, 2014: Join KCES at MOM'S INC. for the next Mental Health Open Forum on Children & Divorce
Parents and any interested community member, join Dr. Jeffrey Spencer and Donna Santucci, licensed professional counselors, for a mental health discussion on children and divorce this Thursday, June 5. Come with questions or just to listen in! Learn ways to help children cope with divorce. Free and open to the public.
Where: MOM'S INC. in Lock Haven (225 East Church Street)
When: Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 pm
Parents and any interested community member, join Dr. Jeffrey Spencer and Donna Santucci, licensed professional counselors, for a mental health discussion on children and divorce this Thursday, June 5. Come with questions or just to listen in! Learn ways to help children cope with divorce. Free and open to the public.
Where: MOM'S INC. in Lock Haven (225 East Church Street)
When: Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 pm
February 27, 2014: Children's Mental Health & Well Being Open Forum on Children & Transitions
Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Service hosted a community open forum for anyone interested in asking questions relating to children's mental health and well-being issues. The event was held at MOM'S INC. Preschool and Childcare in Lock Haven.
The theme of the forum centered around transitioning children into the school system, and was especially relevant for parents with children enrolling in kindergarten next year. However, other questions were fielded, ranging from topics like ADHD to separating parents.
Leading the discussion was Donna Santucci, licensed professional counselor and board certified school neuropsychologist. Donna served as a School Psychologist with Keystone Central School District before beginning her own practice 8 years ago.
If you are a parent who is concerned about big transitions and ways to help your child in the face of major change, or want to know how to mentally prepare both yourself and your child for major change, feel free to call and make an appointment with Keystone Counseling today.
The next free, open forum's date will be announced in early summer.
Keystone Counseling and Evaluation Service hosted a community open forum for anyone interested in asking questions relating to children's mental health and well-being issues. The event was held at MOM'S INC. Preschool and Childcare in Lock Haven.
The theme of the forum centered around transitioning children into the school system, and was especially relevant for parents with children enrolling in kindergarten next year. However, other questions were fielded, ranging from topics like ADHD to separating parents.
Leading the discussion was Donna Santucci, licensed professional counselor and board certified school neuropsychologist. Donna served as a School Psychologist with Keystone Central School District before beginning her own practice 8 years ago.
If you are a parent who is concerned about big transitions and ways to help your child in the face of major change, or want to know how to mentally prepare both yourself and your child for major change, feel free to call and make an appointment with Keystone Counseling today.
The next free, open forum's date will be announced in early summer.
