Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health focuses on emotions, behaviors, and biology relating to a person's mental well-being, their ability to function in everyday life, and concept of self.
Our mental health staff includes both Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner's (PMHNP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) . Alison Kerans, PMHNP, Amber Wold, PMHNP, Tracy Iversen, PMHNP, Jacey Downing, LCPC and Michelle Locke, LCSW offer support to adults, teens, and children seeking diagnosis, short or long-term treatment, and management of mental and emotional health challenges. Our team also offers an array of solutions to help individuals maintain a positive outlook and engage in healthy habits.
PMHNP
The role of a PMHNP is to assess, diagnose and provide treatment for mental health needs. These providers help patients' by conducting psychiatric evaluations and prescribing medications (when appropriate) for patients who need care related to the following:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Other Depressive Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Other Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- ADHD
- OCD
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Tic Disorders
LCSW & LCPC
Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors provide diagnoses and counseling services for: mental, behavioral, and other emotional needs. Social workers often work on a one-on-one basis with clients and use therapeutic techniques to provide patients with resources to help them move toward better lives.
Supported Needs:
- Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses
- PTSD
- Behavioral interventions for weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes
- Relationship issues and / or domestic violence concerns
- Chronic pain and pain management
- Psychotropic medications
- Grief and bereavement issues
- Caregiver burden
- Substance misuse or abuse (or suspected)
- Trauma
- Somatic symptoms: Non-adherence to treatment plan
- Mental health crisis (panic attacks, suicidal or homicidal ideation, suspected physical or mental abuse)
Contact Us
PMHNP's require a referral.
Patients are welcome to call our scheduling department at 309.647.0201 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to make an appointment.
Graham Medical Group - Canton
180 S. Main Street, Canton IL 61520
309.647.0201
Graham Medical Group - Elmwood
1024 N. Magnolia Street, Elmwood, IL 61529
309.742.6334
Graham Medical Group - Farmington
601 E. Fort Street, Farmington, IL 61531
309.245.2406
Graham Medical Group - Galesburg
530 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL 61401
309.381.2116
Graham Medical Group - Lewistown
408 S. Main Street, Lewistown, IL 61542
309.547.9700
Graham Medical Group- Macomb
1630 E. Jackson St., Macomb, IL 61455
309.252.5191
How We are Serving You:
I am a cardio rehab patient and I would like to acknowledge the great care I’m receiving in rehab. Everyone involved in the program is personable, knowledgeable, and well trained. They are responsible for dropping my BP from 252/100+ to 136/73. I feel safe under their watch!Jane Johns, Cardiac Rehab patient