Paoletta Counseling

456 North Pitt Street
Mercer, PA 16137

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About Paoletta Counseling

Paoletta Counseling, located in Mercer, 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 Paoletta Counseling include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Latest Reviews

Laura Marie
7 months ago on Google
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Billing is always super unorganized; I asked the receptionist for months if I needed to pay anything and was told no until all of a sudden I couldn t schedule appointments anymore because I had an outstanding balance of hundreds of dollars. I was just in the office today and a woman came in with the exact same complaint so I know I m not the only one. The psychiatrist doesn t listen very well and seems to just prescribe you with random meds that don t fit your diagnosis. The receptionist doesn t seem to care about having positive relationships with the patients and is downright rude and disrespectful towards them. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they want to end up feeling worse
Not Friendly
8 months ago on Google
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Don't get meds thru the Dr at paoletta's because when it's time for refills you'll wait a week or more to get them!!! Has happened 2x's now even with the pharmacy requesting refills a month b4
Craig Nuss
10 months ago on Google
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It has been extremely hard to get med refills here. Unless you call on Thursday or Friday when psychiatrist is in. If you let your meds run low as i have done at times you will be without those meds for the week till then. This is unacceptable for those who rely on them for anxiety relief or are perhaps dealing with depression. If you have not been seen for a while and that s what is preventing you from getting refills this needs communicated to the patient.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Paoletta Counseling 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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

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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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.
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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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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (724) 662-7202
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456 North Pitt Street
Mercer, PA 16137

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2.9 (23 reviews)
Laura Marie
7 months ago
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Billing is always super unorganized; I asked the receptionist for months if I needed to pay anything and was told no until all of a sudden I couldn t schedule appointments anymore because I had an outstanding balance of hundreds of dollars. I was just in the office today and a woman came in with the exact same complaint so I know I m not the only one. The psychiatrist doesn t listen very well and seems to just prescribe you with random meds that don t fit your diagnosis. The receptionist doesn t seem to care about having positive relationships with the patients and is downright rude and disrespectful towards them. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they want to end up feeling worse

Not Friendly
8 months ago
2

Don't get meds thru the Dr at paoletta's because when it's time for refills you'll wait a week or more to get them!!! Has happened 2x's now even with the pharmacy requesting refills a month b4

Craig Nuss
10 months ago
2

It has been extremely hard to get med refills here. Unless you call on Thursday or Friday when psychiatrist is in. If you let your meds run low as i have done at times you will be without those meds for the week till then. This is unacceptable for those who rely on them for anxiety relief or are perhaps dealing with depression. If you have not been seen for a while and that s what is preventing you from getting refills this needs communicated to the patient.

C. G
1 year ago
3

When I went here my counselor was great, the reception was very nice and helpful, but I was put on medication that wasn't working for me. I expressed it wasn't working and that it made some things worse and they upped the dosage even more. Few months later it had hurt my mental health more than help. In short it caused a lot of other issues. The counselor I had see, Jen, was incredibly helpful and I still use a lot of the tips she gave me all these years later. 5 stars for her, 1 for the psychiatrist aspect.

Robin S Riley
1 year ago
5

I have such an amazing counselor, when I leave after speaking with Gavin I feel 99% better and our meeting will carry me through the week till I get to see him again and we tackle whatever was affecting me that week!!!I was so nervous the 1st time I came in to talk but he made me feel so comfortable and he seems to actually care!!So thank you Gavin I have been a real support for me and I appreciate it so much!!!Till Thursday u all have a great week!

Michael Kieser
1 year ago
5

Originally, I was going to post a bad review but they reached out to me and we resolved the problem. I think they did a wonderful job on resolving the problem highly recommended.

ash thompson
1 year ago
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i went there for a year poor communication and not a good place to get help wouldn't recognize

Leah McFadden
2 years ago
5

JACKIE Bee
2 years ago
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I did not like the Behavior consultant Jill. She was rude and pushy. Never even asked if I was ok when my dad died. I asked to be moved to someone else and they told me they are short staffed. They don't care about patients at all!

Big Guy Guy
2 years ago
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Very poorly run operation. Poor counseling quality, poor patient contact, poor medical interaction. Not a good place to send people with serious issues! Bottom line appears to be money, not patient care! Dr. McFadden does not seem to care about patients.

Taylor CharleneDickman
2 years ago
5

Steven Salamon
3 years ago
5

Great staff, friendly therapist over all a welcoming kind of place

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