Angela McDowell, LCPC, NCC, CADC	Last Updated: 01/26/2012

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

"Helping You Help Yourself"

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Office and Contact Information

Angela McDowell Counseling Services Alton, IL 62002	Phone: (618) 558-0296 Fax: (618) 433-9991 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.mcdowellcounseling.com Contact: Angela McDowell

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 3pm
Tuesday: 8am - 3pm
Wednesday: 8am - 3pm
Thursday: 8am - 3pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 2 Days

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 19

Licensing:

IL - LCPC [180003311]

Degrees:

Credentials and Certifications:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (CADAC)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $120
Group: N/A
Family: $120

Sliding Scale: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc. (PPO)
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Horizon Behavioral Services
American Behavioral	Humana Health Plans (PPO)
APS Healthcare	Magellan Behavioral Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)	Managed Health Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	MultiPlan/PHCS
Blue Cross Blue Shield (The HMOs)	PacifiCare Behavioral Health
CIGNA HealthCare	Preferred Plan, Inc.
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Corphealth	UNICARE Health Insurance Company (PPO)
First Care (PPO)	UNICARE Health Plans of the Midwest, Inc.
First Health (CCN Network)	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
First Health (Network, The)	United Healthcare
Great-West Healthcare	United HealthCare (Options PPO)
Group Health Plan (Coventry Medicare PPO)	UnitedHealthcare
Harmony Health Plan	Value Options
Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc.


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Dual Diagnosis	Phobias
Addictions/Substance	Eating Disorders	Postpartum Depression
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Education/Personal Development	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Family Dysfunction	Self Abuse
Behavioral Problems	Grief/Loss	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Trauma/PTSD
Couple or Marital Issues	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Women's Issues
Depression	Parenting Issues


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)	Children of Divorce	Obese or Overweight
Caregivers	Interracial Families/Couples	Step Families


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Case Management	Long-Term	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Pastoral Therapy	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Crisis Intervention	Prevention	Social Support
Information and Referral	Psycho-Educational	Vocational Counseling/Rehabilitation

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Supervision/Consultation
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual


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

Religious Experience:

Christian


Professional Associations

American Counseling Association (ACA)

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Angela McDowell, LCPC, NCC, CADC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor