Absolutely! At The Upper Room, we warmly welcome individuals of all faiths seeking holistic mental health support. While our counseling is rooted in Catholic values, our approach is inclusive and designed to meet clients wherever they are in their spiritual journey. Our focus on emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being is universal, allowing us to tailor treatment plans to suit diverse spiritual perspectives. We employ advanced diagnostic tools for precise assessments, ensuring that every client's needs are thoroughly understood and addressed. Our services, including individual therapy, family counseling, and life skills development, are adaptable to each client's unique situation. By fostering an open and accepting environment, we invite everyone to embark on a path of healing and personal growth, enriched by a supportive community and expertly guided by our dedicated team, transcending religious boundaries for shared human experiences.

At The Upper Room, we offer a range of therapeutic services aimed at nurturing emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized attention and crafting of treatment plans that consider each client's distinctive needs. For families and couples, we emphasize strong communication and relationship-building through group counseling sessions and specialized programs like our Pre-Cana for engaged Catholic couples. Embracing a holistic philosophy, we cater to various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and attention disorders with advanced assessment tools ensuring accurate diagnoses. Our treatments are enhanced by life skills development and schooling/socialization training, promoting growth in diverse areas of life. We also provide medication management in collaboration with healthcare providers, ensuring a comprehensive care plan that aligns with our clients' faith journeys. This integrated approach empowers individuals and families to embark on a fulfilling path to healing and growth.

Testing and assessment are the vital first steps in a successful treatment program. A significant number of behavioral health cases are misdiagnosed. This is due, in part, to the complex presentation of many cases. For example, ADHD and Autism Spectrum have symptoms that mimic those of other disorders such as hearing problems, learning disabilities and mood disorders. In addition, these conditions are often accompanied by other co-existing disorders. Diagnostic accuracy increases when testing and assessment is performed by a trained and experienced specialist. Data generated from testing and assessment contributes to an accurate diagnosis. It also helps in developing an understanding where treatment should begin and what areas should receive the most focus. Follow up testing provides an objective measure of progress toward treatment goals. Plans are adjusted accordingly.

The Upper Room Testing and Assessment services are designed to:

• Accurately diagnose behavioral health conditions
• Identify each patient’s specific strengths and weaknesses
• Use this specific knowledge to develop an individualized treatment plan
• Measure progress toward treatment goals

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and other conditions

• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring

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Computerized Performance Tests (CPT)

• Objectively measures attention performance
• Objectively measures reading comprehension performance
• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring

Patient / Parent / Teacher performance assessment tools

• Individual assessment inventory of skills and performance helps determine strengths and weaknesses and aids in diagnosis
• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring

A tailored treatment plan may include:

• Cognitive / Behavioral Therapies (CBT / BT)
• Psychiatric medication management (Rx)
• Performance-based interventions which consider strengths to address weaknesses
• Family-based interventions which develop and reinforce boundaries, expectations and skills development
• Play Therapy
• Group or Family Therapy
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning
• Ancillary / Supportive interventions as appropriate

Faith-based counseling at The Upper Room blends clinical mental health services with spiritual perspectives, offering a holistic approach that respects each client's unique faith journey. Unlike traditional practices that may focus solely on psychological dimensions, our team integrates emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being into treatment plans. We emphasize collaboration among family and other professionals to provide comprehensive support. By aligning therapeutic methods with our clients' religious beliefs, particularly with Catholic traditions, we create a nurturing space that promotes healing of the mind, body, and soul. This approach is especially beneficial for those seeking both spiritual and emotional insights, as it respects the entirety of one’s spiritual experience while employing advanced diagnostic tools for precise, personalized care. The Upper Room's commitment to this unique blend is why many consider us the most referred faith-based practice in the region, meeting the diverse needs of our clients holistically.

At The Upper Room, we pride ourselves on precision in diagnosing mental health concerns through our use of advanced psychometric testing tools. By leveraging cutting-edge assessments, we offer detailed insights into conditions like ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and more. These tools allow our experienced team to gain a comprehensive understanding of each client's unique challenges, leading to the development of deeply personalized treatment plans. Our holistic approach means we see beyond just the symptoms, integrating emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects into our evaluations. We collaborate closely with clients, their families, and other professionals to ensure all factors are considered. This thorough and client-centered method not only enables precise diagnoses but also paves the way for effective therapeutic interventions that are aligned with an individual’s broader life context, ultimately fostering a path to holistic healing and well-being.

The Upper Room offers a distinctive marriage preparation program known as Pre-Cana, deeply rooted in Catholic traditions yet welcoming to all couples. This program is unique in its comprehensive nature, requiring a year of formation, which ensures that engaged couples receive thorough guidance on gaining relational skills essential for a lasting marriage. Our experienced counselors blend expert relationship insights with spiritual guidance, respecting each couple’s unique faith journey. In alignment with Catholic teachings, the program covers topics such as communication, conflict resolution, family planning, and shared faith. We offer an environment of understanding and growth, where couples can explore both practical and spiritual dimensions of marriage. Enhanced by input from various stakeholders, including family and church community, The Upper Room’s Pre-Cana is designed to foster not just readiness for marriage, but to inspire a committed and lifelong partnership, rooted in faith, respect, and mutual love.