BARRY R. BRINK, Ph.D.

830 Fairway Road State College, PA 16803

BUSINESS POLICIES
Dr. Brink is a participating provider with many health insurance plans, including but not limited to: Aetna Blue Cross/Blue Shield Captial BlueCross Cigna Highmark PPO Integrated Behavioral Health MHNet Behavioral Health OptumHealth United Behavioral Health ValueOptions

Barry R. Brink Ph.D.

Practical Solutions-Oriented Service for the Psychological Needs of Children, Adults and Families

We suggest the client contact their insurance company to understand the benefits and responsibilities of their policy, such as authorizations, deductibles and copayments. Copayments are due at time of service. We accept either cash or check. For clients with other insurance coverage, again verify the benefits with the insurance company. Clients who have insurance that Dr. Brink is not panelled with, or for clients with no insurance, payment (cash or check) is due at time of service unless other arrangements have been made. We will provide Insurance Claim Forms with the necessary receipt and service information to make filing as easy as possible.

Fee Schedule: Available upon request. Service Agreement: Available upon request. 830 Fairway Road, State College, PA 16803 Fax: (814) 231-5221 (814) 231-5250

-All inquiries are strictly confidential.

PRACTICAL SOLUTION-ORIENTED SERVICE

for the Psychological Needs of Children, Adults, and Families

TREATMENT MODALITIES
Successful resolution of problems depends on many interrelated factors, including: 1) Selection of appropriate yet practical, solutionoriented treatment and intervention strategies. 2) A good fit between client and therapist.

ABOUT DR. BRINK

Dr. Brink received an A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1971. After coaching in College and High School athletics, and teaching Adaptive Physical Education, he received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Health Services Center at Dallas in 1986. Dr. Brink has over 25 years of professional experience providing Psychological services to children, teenagers, adults, and families. Dr. Brink is married to Lela W. Brink, M.D., a Pediatrician in State College. They have two daughters.

3) Client motivation and commitment to follow through on recommendations. 4) Willingness to keep regularly scheduled appointments.
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

PRESENTING PROBLEMS
Attention Deficit Disorders (Child and Adult) Anxiety and Stress Anger Adjustment Difficulties Behavioral Problems Communication Difficulties Depression and Grief Developmental Disorders Family Issues Forensic Evaluation Fears and Phobias Learning Disabilities Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Parenting Issues Marital Counseling Psychosomatic Illness School Problems Social Skills Problems Self Esteem Issues Separation and Divorce (Child and Adult)

THANK YOU FOR PLACING CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRACTICE

Our commitment is to provide a road map that will assist you in making life changes as you face difficulties and choices. Dr. Brink emphasizes care that is: Quality Driven Individualized to Your Needs Confidential Cost Effective Practical and Solutions Oriented We appreciate the confidence and trust, and look forward to working with you.

Individual Therapy models pace emphasis on developing: Emotional coping skills Behavioral management strategies Positive self-esteem Adaptive functioning
FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY

In Family Therapy, we help children and their parents: Improve communication skills Mediate and resolve family conflicts Implement effective behavior management plans Better understand and cope with emotional or behavioral problems
FORENSIC EVALUATION

Evaluations ordered by the court: Custody Evaluations Competency Evaluations

GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

1) An initial one-hour session to review your concerns,
2) Subsequent 2-3 evaluation sessions as necessary. 3) Optional psychological testing (done on a case by case basis). explain confidentiality, and obtain relevant history.

Therapy Groups provide a safe environment in which children can learn to: Improve social skills Resolve conflicts Develop friendships Build confidence and self-esteem
PARENT GROUPS

4) An interpretive session that discusses findings and recommendations.

Short term Parent Groups utilize a supportive environment to teach and practice: Child conflict management techniques Communication skills Anger management Effective strategies for button-pushing