Presbyterian Medical Services-Gallup Family Counseling

Presbyterian Medical Services’ provides several outpatient programs and services at Gallup Family Counseling in Gallup, New Mexico. This historic city is known for its rich Native American culture and deep ties to Route 66, featuring stunning red rock landscapes and annual events like the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial.

They believe here that your health is more than being physically fit and that mental wellness is as important. Their behavioral health programs are designed to address the needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. To achieve this they offer therapy for mental health conditions and substance use disorder. They also offer psychiatric care with medication evaluation and management, and they can help with crisis intervention too.

They have specialty programs based on the assessed needs in the local community. That includes court services, comprehensive community support services and medication assisted treatment for addiction. They offer treatment services in person and via telehealth, making treatment more accessible and flexible.

The therapy services begin with an initial assessment of your needs that forms the basis of your customized treatment program. Through this assessment the mental health providers will get a better understanding of your history and develop the steps necessary to support your recovery.

Therapy sessions are all individualized and they can use a variety of evidence based practices. Your sessions might incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and prolonged exposure therapy. They also use holistic approaches like art therapy, play therapy and sand tray therapy.

They use these different techniques because different strategies work better for different people. Your behavioral health care will be culturally appropriate and suited to your specific needs. They also treat co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis which is when you have both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition. This requires an integrated approach to care.

Your treatment can be affordable as well because this treatment center works with most major insurance providers. They’re also accredited by The Joint Commission.