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- Our Services
At High Point Psychological Associates, we work diligently
to ensure that your experience with us is calming, focused, supportive, and caring. We strive to move on your issues and
concerns without unnecessary delay and to help you to arrive at solutions and alternatives in a manner that is tailored to
your values and lifestyle. Every client is treated with respect and sensitivity. After an initial evaluation, we will
discuss with you our impressions and treatment recommendations. If other services are required we will make the necessary
referrals. We are pleased to offer assessment, individual therapy, family and marital therapy, and other counseling services
to adults, children and adolescents.
- Psychological Assessment Services:
Psychological assessment
refers to those interview and testing services aimed at assisting the individual, physician, or referring agency in a better
understanding a variety of cognitive and/or personality issues. The services include an initial evaluation, and may include
a review of records, behavioral observations, structured questionnaires, and psychological testing. Psychological tests often
include measures of personality, emotional functioning, intellectual ability, academic achievement, educational/career assessment,
and/or neuropsychological functioning (e.g., memory and concentration).
With over 25 years of experience in assessment,
Dr. Ricketson is able to provide a variety of evaluations aimed at specific problems or concerns. Sometimes these problems/concerns
are life-long (developmental), or they may be acquired. Regardless, the evaluation is designed to address the nature of each
individual's problem/concern, in order to provide for diagnostic impressions, recommendations, and/or treatment planning.
Each evaluation includes acquisition of a complete history and pertinent background information. Some of the common presenting
issues include:
• Behavioral, Emotional, or Social Adjustment
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Learning Disability
• Academic Problems
• Educational or Career Indecision
• Developmental
Disabilities
• Academic Giftedness
• Mental Retardation
• Neuropsychological (cognitive and behavioral/emotional
issues resulting from neurological conditions, e.g., Dementia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury)
• Competency
• Psychological
Fitness Evaluations (e.g., law enforcement, elective medical or surgical procedures, firefighters/paramedics, airline pilots,
etc.)
A psychological evaluation generally takes about 2-4 hours. Costs are variable, depending upon the extent of
the assessment. Appointment times are flexible. Many insurance policies cover some or all of the fees, depending upon the
diagnosis and policy restrictions.
- Professional Counseling Services:
Clients seek professional
counseling for difficulties due to normal life events or due to chronic generalized problems with anxiety, depression, anger,
guilt, or other emotional disorders. We enter into a counseling relationship with you, with optimism and trust in your progress.
Counseling is a dynamic process that involves your active participation. The outcomes you realize will be the changes that
you make. Sometimes changes will occur quickly, while at other times, you may perceive them as moving slowly. For optimal
benefits, you will need to work on changes both inside and outside of the counseling sessions. Our counseling approach is
integrative and consists of insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral and/or systems theory principles, tailored in such a way
to benefit the unique aspects of each individual and his/her situation. Play therapy is often the most appropriate approach
for children. We also utilize additional therapeutic techniques when necessary to meet your and/or your family’s needs and
to facilitate growth. Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes in length and appointment times are usually flexible. Most insurance
plans are accepted.
- Our History:
High Point Psychological Associates has been serving the emotional,
behavioral, and assessment needs of High Point and surrounding areas since 1987. We take pride in the relationships we maintain
with our clientele, as well as with our enduring relationships with referring physicians, other health professionals and various
agencies. We offer comprehensive psychological assessment and professional counseling services to all ages. We have established
contractual relationships with most managed care plans, including Medicaid in Guilford and Randolph Counties.
- Our
Staff:
Jake E. (Rick) Ricketson, Psy.D., founder of High Point Psychological Associates, is a Licensed Psychologist
in the State of N.C. He holds a Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, with graduate work completed
at The University of South Carolina, Florida Institute of Technology, and Auburn University. He completed his A.P.A. (American
Psychological Association) - accredited internship in Clinical Psychology through the V. A. Medical Center System, and is
Board Certified as a Health Service Provider in the State of N.C. He is a 20 year member of A.P.A. and is listed in The
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Ricketson is responsible for all psychological evaluation
services and serves as practice administrator.
Amber S. Kelley, M.Ed., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally
Certified Counselor. She holds a B.A. degree and a Master of Education degree (M. Ed.) in Counseling and Development from
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the North Carolina
Counseling Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. She has served as a counselor,
trainer and member of the Crisis Response Team for Guilford County Schools. She has served as Director of Counseling at
High Point University. She is a specialist in Disaster Mental Health with the American Red Cross. Her areas of specialty
include adult individual and couples counseling, as well as child, adolescent, and family counseling. Specialty areas include
depression, anxiety, grief/loss, survivor issues, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, behavioral issues, substance
abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, critical incident stress debriefing, marital issues, life transitions, anger management,
and other related problems.
Mark A. Kelley, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor.
He holds a B.A. degree from The University of Richmond and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Development from North
Carolina Central University. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the North Carolina Counseling Association
and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. He has served as a counselor in the public school system
in addition to work in the Oncology Department at Duke University Hospital. He has served as Resident Advisor at the North
Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. His areas of specialty include adult, individual and couples counseling, as well
as child, adolescent, and family counseling. He works with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety disorders,
bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, substance abuse, personality disorders, and numerous other problems.
Karen Black has been office manager of High Point Psychological Associates for 10 years. She is your primary contact
person for initial information, scheduling, insurance information, and billing questions. She is a valuable component of
our operation, and is available Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon to assist in
the coordination of your health care services.
- Directions & Hours of Operation:
We are conveniently
located at 405 Westwood Ave., which intersects with Main Street just a few blocks north of downtown High Point, across from
High Point Regional Hospital, between Elm Street and Lindsay Street. Parking is located at the rear of the building. Our
normal hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Later hours may occasionally be available on request. Our
telephone number is 336-887-7350.
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