Sample J. Abner, M.A., L.P.C.

  • Type of Degree:  Masters in Clinical Psychology

  • Graduated From:  University of Southern Mississippi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi:  YES

  • Years of Practice:  Has been in practice since 1995.

  • Current Employment:
    • Counselor at Region XX Mental Health Center
    • Private Practice

  • Types of Treatment Offered:
    • Individual Therapy
      • Supportive therapy and crisis intervention, with a special interest in sexual abuse, rape counseling, and coping with the emotional consequences of abuse.
      • Behavioral parent training with an emphasis on helping parents to understand what motivates a child's behavior and use both natural consequences and formal interventions to resolve behavior problems.
      • Intervention for anxiety and panic disorders, with an emphasis on understanding the thought processes which contribute to anxiety, as well as specific behavioral techinques to control anxiety/panic attacks.
      • Substance abuse counseling, with an emphasis on understanding the psychological needs which are partially met through substance abuse, while learning alternative methods of meeting those needs.
    • Group Therapy- Time-limited groups with an emphasis on:
      • Smoking Cessation
      • Assertion Training
      • Weight Loss
    • Marital Therapy- Emphasis is placed on examining/clarifying the quality of the current relationship with respect to communication styles, roles within the relationship, expectations for yourself and for your partner, changes in relationships over time, and personal values.

  • Areas of Special Interest or Expertise:  
    • Marital Therapy

  • Fees:  
    • Individual:  $60 per hour.
    • Group:  $25 per hour
    • Marital/Couple:  $80 per hour

  • Types of Insurance Accepted:  All Types

  • Accepts Direct Billing to Insurance Companies:  NO

  • Accepts Medicare/Medicaid:  NO

  • Affiliated with any Managed Care Organizations:  NO

  • Usual Office Hours:  
           By Appointment Only
           Monday, Wednesday, Friday:  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
           Saturdays:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Office Phone:  601-555-1212

  • Office Address:  122 South West Street
                             Jackson, MS

  • Directions to Office:  
    • Take Briarwood exit off I-55 North in Jackson, MS
    • Go East for 3 blocks on Briarwood Drive
    • Turn left on South West Street
    • Office is the second building on the right

  • Email Address:  sabner@mail.somename.com

  • Link to Home Page:  http://www.msresource.com/sponsor/sabner.html  

               

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    This file last updated:  3/31/99