Alton Tucker Childs, LMHC	Last Updated: 05/22/2012

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I have been a counselor for over 25 years. My specialties are Depression , Anxiety , Substance Abuse, ADHD, and Anger Managment. I work with Adults, Adolescents, and Children( 8 years old and older ) .I have worked extensively with the Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and the Postal service. If you have legal problems , I am willing to work with you if your situation falls within my training.

I accept all major insurances and many EAP Programs. I also offer a sliding scale rate if you are not covered by health insurance.

My philosophy is to help people and not to judge them. I like to do a brief intake to access your situation and work with you on accomplishing therapeutic goals. Sometimes I give "homework" assignments to help with the counseling.

I offer appointments in the daytime and evening - Monday thru Friday. I work with individuals and families. I do not offer relationship therapy.


Office and Contact Information

ALTON T. CHILDS, MS, LMHC 2441 WEST STATE ROAD 426 Ste 1071 OVIEDO, FL 32765	Phone: (407) 738-1492 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Contact: Tucker Childs

Gender: Male

Office Hours:

Monday: 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Hour
Weekends: 6 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 25

Licensing:

FL - LMHC [3085]

Degrees:


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $60
Group: N/A
Family: $80

Sliding Scale: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Advocacy

Brief Phone Consultation

Community Education

Counseling

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Horizon Behavioral Services
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Horizon Health, Inc.
Beech Street Corporation (PPO Network)	Humana Inc.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BlueChoice PPO)	Managed Health Network
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)	MHN
Blue Cross Blue Shield	PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Health Options, Inc.)	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
CIGNA HealthCare	United Healthcare
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	United HealthCare (Options PPO)
Corphealth	UnitedHealthcare
Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Inc.	Value Options
Great-West Healthcare	WellPoint, Inc.


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Education/Personal Development	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Family Dysfunction	Personality Disorders
Aging	Forensic	Phobias
Anger Management	Grief/Loss	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Learning Disabilities	Psychosomatic
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Life Transitions	Sleep Disorders
Behavioral Problems	Men's Issues	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Bipolar Disorders	Multicultural Issues	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Trauma/PTSD
Depression	Pain Management	Women's Issues
Dual Diagnosis


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Seniors (60 +)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples
Biracial	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Military/Veterans
Caregivers	Gifted	Obese or Overweight
Children of Divorce	Grandparents	Step Families


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Dream Work or Analysis	Long-Term
Case Management	Evaluation/Diagnostic	Meditation/Relaxation
Coaching	Forensic Evaluation	Parent Guidance
Cognitive/Behavioral	Geriatric Consultation	Psychoanalysis
Contemplative	Humanistic	Psychodynamic
Crisis Intervention	Information and Referral	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Transactional Analysis (TA)

Methods Used:

Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Hindu	Muslim
Christian	Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Haitian	Italian
Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander
Caribbean	Irish	Russian


Professional Associations

Alton Tucker Childs, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor