OCH Jasper County Clinic is excited to announce the addition of its new full-time clinical psychologist, Amie L. Cooper, PsyD. MSCP, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated every May.
Did you know 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health illness during their lifetime and nearly 1 in 25 adults in America live with a serious mental illness? OCH is committed to providing behavioral health care and helping patients find resources available in the communities they serve.
“We are thrilled to have a new psychologist at our clinic,” says Tierra Haws, OCH Jasper County Clinic Manager. “Our patient load has continued to grow, and this is a much needed specialty for many of our patients and the community.”
Dr. Cooper works Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the OCH Jasper County Clinic located at 327 E. Airport Drive in Carthage, MO. She uses a holistic approach and is able to see all ages! A few areas Dr. Cooper focuses on are pre-surgical assessments, pain assessments, parenting assessments, addiction treatment and assessments, severe and persistent mental illness, and early intervention for children.
“Being properly diagnosed with a comprehensive psychological evaluation is the first step to mental health treatment,” Haws said. “Leading a healthy lifestyle is an ongoing process. You are never too young or too old to make changes for an improved you.”
Dr. Cooper received her education from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology earning both a Masters and Doctorate degree. She obtained a post doctorate Masters in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Alliant International University. She is currently a student member of the Academy of Medical Psychology Board of Directors.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cooper, contact the OCH Jasper County Clinic at 417-237-0604. In addition to normal visits, OCH is now offering the option for telehealth therapy sessions if the patient is not comfortable with a face-to-face appointment. Telehealth sessions are provided via a secure free website, Doxy.me. There are no downloads required to utilize this service. All you need is a computer with a microphone, camera and internet access or a smartphone.
To set up a telehealth visit, contact your local OCH clinic for an appointment. Once that appointment is made you will receive a web address for your provider and you will type in your name to enter the waiting room. Your therapy session will begin once your provider is available.
“Now, more than ever, our lives have brought a sense of anxiety and sadness. No one has been left unaffected by this pandemic and this is why it is more important than ever to make mental wellbeing a priority. OCH is here to help,” explained Jennifer Love, Administrative Director of Mental Health Services at OCH.
