Psychology Services at Saint Francis Medical Center offers a full range of psychology and neuropsychology services to ensure your overall well-being. When behaviors and emotions compromise medical conditions, a psychologist may offer alternative treatments and solutions to help improve your quality of life.

Medical conditions benefiting from psychological intervention include:

Chronic pain (fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, lower back pain and jaw pain)
Headaches
Sleep disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome
Anxiety and mood disorders
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-concussion syndrome

Psychology services can also assist in:

Smoking cessation
Weight loss
Making lifestyle changes
Helping families adjust to patients with chronic conditions
Patients undergoing rehabilitation

Working in conjunction with your physician, a psychologist will focus on your behaviors and identify risk factors/triggers that may make your condition worse.

Psychology services are covered by most insurance policies, but you should call your insurance provider to find out your specific benefits. Saint Francis also has a scholarship program for eligible patients who are unable to pay.

For more information on Saint Francis' Psychology Services, call 573-331-5980 or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.