Jesse G. Harris, Jr. Psychological Services Center

Scheduling an Appointment
To make an appointment for an initial consultation for yourself or your child, please call (859) 257-6853. If you are accepted for services, an appropriate therapist will be assigned to you.

Therapists at the Harris Center are advanced doctoral students in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky. All therapists are supervised by licensed psychologists.

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Client records and other information are managed at the center with the strictest confidentiality. No information will be transmitted to any other individual or agency without the express permission of the client, except as required by law.

Fees
The fee for the initial consultation is $20. Fees for therapy and testing services vary depending on the service provided. Acceptance for treatment is not based on ability to pay for services. A sliding fee scale is available based on income and family size. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Please contact the center for details about specific fees.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
The Harris Center offers individual psychotherapy for adults, children and couples. Psychiatric consultation to assess need for medication is also available. Treatment is provided for a full range of issues, including but not limited to:
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Eating Disorders
Stress management
Anger management
Trauma
Grief and loss
Adjustment and life stage difficulties
Parenting
Child and adult ADHD
Family conflicts
Child behavior problems
Social skills deficits
School difficulties
Child and adult learning disabilities
Couples' conflicts
Diversity issues

Groups for Adults
DBT Skills Training Group
Focus: Coping skills training for persons with borderline personality disorder, based on Linehan's dialectical behavior therapy model. Format: Weekly sessions for one year for adults. Content: Topics include regulating emotions, being more effective in relationships, and dealing with stressful situations. Sessions consist of lectures, discussion, and homework activities. Classes for Children

Intellectual and personality assessments for both adults and children may be obtained at the center. Assessments of learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity are also available. Assessments range in price from $450 to $500. UK staff and students are eligible for a 10% discount on assessment services. Please call (859) 257-6853 for more information.