FAQs.
Where are you located?
What
type of payment do you accept?
What is the difference
between a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and
psychiatrist?
How quickly can I get scheduled for an initial
appointment?
Can I do an evaluation on the same day as my
initial appointment?
When can I schedule an evaluation?
When can I obtain the results of my evaluation?
What are your hours of operation?
Who can you talk to about my mental health
concerns and evaluation results?
How often do I need to come for therapy?
How long are sessions?
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Psychology
Resource Group is located in the heart of Louisville,
Ky. The office is across from Oxmoor Mall and
behind Ken Towery's Autocare Superstore on New La Grange
Road. Dr. Graven is located on the second floor of the Norwood
Office Building which is a four-story black office
building. Ample parking is available.
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What Type of payment
to do accept?
Dr. Graven accepts insurance, cash, check, and credit cards. Payment is expected at the time of service.
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What is the difference
between a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and
psychiatrist?
A psychologist focuses on cognitive, emotional,
physical, and social behavior. They typically provide
mental health services to patients in hospitals,
clinics, schools, and private practices through
psychological assessment and/or therapy. Psychologists
are not able to prescribe medication; however, they
generally work with medical doctors and psychiatrists to
meet a patient's medicinal needs.
A neuropsychologist is a psychologist with further
training in clinical neuropsychology. This means that
they focus on cognitive functioning (i.e., memory,
language, attention). They typically provide mental
health services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and
private practices through detailed neuropsychogical
assessment to detect effects of brain dysfunction.
Neuropsychologists are not able to prescribe medication;
however, they generally work with medical doctors and
psychiatrists to meet a patient's medicinal needs..
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has also
completed training in mental health. Psychiatrists
generally prescribe medication for mental health issues
and use other treatment providers (i.e., psychologists)
for therapy. However, some psychiatrists may provide
therapy.
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How quickly can I get scheduled for an initial
appointment?
Generally, Dr. Graven is able to see new patients within
a week.
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Can I do an evaluation on the same day as my
initial appointment?
Evaluations are typically not able to be conducted on
the same day as the initial appointment.
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When can I schedule an evaluation?
As soon as a patient has completed their initial
appointment a plan can be made to schedule and
evaluation depending upon the type of insurance plan.
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When can I obtain the results of my evaluation?
Approximately one week after testing is complete, Dr.
Graven meets with patients and provides feedback and a
written report to to discuss their results, diagnosis,
and recommendations. Patients can generally expect the
entire process (including initial session, evaluation,
and feedback) to take approximately 3-4 weeks.
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What are your hours of operation?
Dr. Graven's office is open Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
and closed on all Fridays. There is also a 24 hour cancellation policy.
Please call the office for details.
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Who can you talk to about my mental health
concerns and evaluation results?
With written consent from her patients, Dr. Graven will
collaborate with other providers and significant
individuals in that patient's life to help improve
symptoms. The only exception is if a patient is a danger
to themselves or others or if ordered by a court of law.
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How often do I need to come for therapy?
Dr. Graven will typically see patients on a weekly basis
to focus on needs identified during the initial session.
Once symptoms start improving then appointments can be
spaced out.
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How long are sessions?
Therapy sessions are 45 minutes long and typically
begin at the top of the hour.
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