Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry

1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Suite 230
Allentown, PA 18103

About Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry

Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Latest Reviews

Kevin Richards
1 month ago on Google
1
If you are suffering from any mental health disorder please see somebody else the people here do not care about you they care about your insurance
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Your feedback helps us improve, and we encourage you to reach out directly at lvhn.org/contact so we can address this further. Our goal is to provide compassionate care to all our patients.
Jordan Johnson
6 months ago on Google
1
Intake has been inefficient and rude Very nervous to begin services here
Response from the owner5 months ago
We apologize for your recent experience with us. Our team should always be ready to greet you with a smile and a friendly attitude. We'll focus on improving, and hope that you'll give us another chance to earn back your trust. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
Stephanie Fegely
2 years ago on Google
5
Please don t dismiss this practice based on the negative reviews posted here. Psychiatry is a very subjective thing. It s going to be a completely different experience for every individual. Just because one person has a negative experience doesn t necessarily mean the practice or doctors are bad. It means it wasn t the right place for that person. This isn t a pair of jeans your buying on Amazon. This is a very personal thing. What works for me might not work for you. Please know this practice has MANY patients whose lives are so much better because of the care they re received here. Try them for yourself before you arbitrarily decide they re a horrible practice, because for me, it s quite the opposite. I hate coming here, not because I don t like them, but because of the reason I have to go there in the first place. Don t judge until you know for sure.

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Accepted Insurance

Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Contact Information

Phone icon (610) 402-5900
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1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Suite 230
Allentown, PA 18103

Reviews of Lehigh Valley Health Network – Pediatric Psychiatry

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2.9 (14 reviews)
Kevin Richards
1 month ago
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If you are suffering from any mental health disorder please see somebody else the people here do not care about you they care about your insurance

Response from the owner1 month ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Your feedback helps us improve, and we encourage you to reach out directly at lvhn.org/contact so we can address this further. Our goal is to provide compassionate care to all our patients.
Jordan Johnson
6 months ago
1

Intake has been inefficient and rude Very nervous to begin services here

Response from the owner6 months ago
We apologize for your recent experience with us. Our team should always be ready to greet you with a smile and a friendly attitude. We'll focus on improving, and hope that you'll give us another chance to earn back your trust. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
Stephanie Fegely
2 years ago
5

Please don t dismiss this practice based on the negative reviews posted here. Psychiatry is a very subjective thing. It s going to be a completely different experience for every individual. Just because one person has a negative experience doesn t necessarily mean the practice or doctors are bad. It means it wasn t the right place for that person. This isn t a pair of jeans your buying on Amazon. This is a very personal thing. What works for me might not work for you. Please know this practice has MANY patients whose lives are so much better because of the care they re received here. Try them for yourself before you arbitrarily decide they re a horrible practice, because for me, it s quite the opposite. I hate coming here, not because I don t like them, but because of the reason I have to go there in the first place. Don t judge until you know for sure.

luckymeloa
2 years ago
1

Absolutely the worst experience..... Never again. Do not go here.

Tim Roeder
2 years ago
4

Great place once you get in.

megan cleary
2 years ago
1

The receptionists have the mental capacity of a 2 year old. I don t know how many times in the last SEVEN YEARS I ve had to sign off on forms that they can speak to my mother on my care.

Danielle Brecht
2 years ago
5

Jess
2 years ago
5

Ian
3 years ago
1

If you get a referral, and someone named Adrienne Huynh is handling it. Ask for someone else. She does not know how to talk to new patients who have no experience with mental health specialists. She'll just ask you what you want to do about it as if you're supposed to know. She won't actually explain what the difference is between the options. Nor will she call you back like she said she would. But she will certainly lie about it when you get tired of waiting for a response. She will also not even answer basic questions about anything through the LVHN chat. I explained to her that Anxiety was one of my primary reasons for talking to my doctor about mental health. I also told her I could not handle a phone call today, so I asked a couple basic questions (regarding things that should have been explained already to begin with). She FLAT OUT REFUSED to answer any of the questions I asked via chat. So now I'm stuck here wondering why I was rejected from even starting the program with no answers. She wouldn't even tell me what her program offers, nor why I was rejected. Just that they don't do "evaluations only." I don't even know what evaluation only means or what the other options are. I asked, but that was another question she either couldn't, or refused to, answer. I should have known she wasn't going to help when her very first phone call to me resulted in a rude voicemail where she said she attempted to reached me "again" multiple times despite it being the first call she ever made to me.

Emily K
4 years ago
5

I normally don't write reviews for doctor's offices, but I wanted to balance out some of the negative reviews here. I've been going to this office for six months and have had 3 visits; two with Dr. Sundeep Virdi and one with a PA, Krista Carson. Every time that I've been to the office, I've been received promptly and courteously, and the staff have always been kind.When you become a new patient, the office lets you know that you need to request a refill at least one week ahead of time. I've never left a voicemail, so perhaps that system is less efficient. That said, whenever I've requested a refill or even a new dosage through the online portal, my request was addressed within a business day or two. This is also true for when I've had a question or concern.In regards to my particular care team, Dr. Virdi is both efficient and thorough, and I felt like he genuinely wanted to help me. Krista was friendly and made me feel very included in managing my treatment plan. Both providers are knowledgeable and gave excellent care.

K
4 years ago
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Maggie Saunders
4 years ago
1

Lindsey the receptionist was so rude! Cannot believe she works at a mental health facility

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