GVP is a mental health clinic that specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma/PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), passionate about making manualized treatments financially accessible. We incorporate considerations of client sociocultural identities in our evidence-based conceptualization and treatment.
We accept area insurances: Excellus, Blue Cross, Aetna, Optum, MVP, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources, First Health plans, and straight/managed Medicare plans by the above companies. In the Fall we anticipate being able to take Independent Health. If we do not take your insurance, we offer sliding scale slots.
Please note that because of our accessibility, we typically have a wait time (1-12 months depending on treatment type- see FAQs for specifics), but can often provide referrals for immediate care. Some of our providers have immediate availability in private practice at Meridian Psychology Practice.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy (in person and telehealth available)
We are committed to providing evidence-based treatments. We have 4 main focuses:
Anxiety/Depression: Treated via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Talk therapy
12+ session Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment program. In the CBT program you can learn evidence-based skills that will address symptoms like anxiety and depression and help you meet your goals.
Evidence-based training for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs: hair pulling, skin picking, etc.).
General skills focused talk therapy for anxiety, depression, phobias, and life stressors/transitions, including therapy for college students.
OCD: Treated via Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and mood dysregulation: Treated via Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma/PTSD: Treated via Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and short term (5 session) Written Exposure Therapy
Intensive Treatment
We offer Intensive therapy for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who would like treatment in an expedited format (1-5 hours of treatment per day, for 1-3 months).
Group Therapy
Group therapy can be a cost-efficient way to gain support and learn skills to target the difficulties you are facing.
We currently offer OCD and DBT groups. To learn about the groups we offer, please see our OCD and DBT pages.
“I have been told, sometimes, the most healing thing to do is remind ourselves over and over and over- other people feel this too...”
— ANDREA GIBSON
Online Learning
There are many barriers to receiving the skills that people can learn in the therapy room. GVP is passionate about reducing the barriers to learning evidence-based skills. We have an online school through Teachable, where anyone can learn about things like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and ways to fight it. Our courses Include:
…more to come! We welcome suggestions!
Click here to access Genesee Valley Psychology’s Online School
Diagnostic Assessment
Often times people come to therapy having struggled for a long time, with little clarity on what conditions they might have, and relatedly, what types of treatment might be the best fit. At GVP, we offer comprehensive psychological assessment services. We believe in educating our consumer, and therefore offer transparent care, being open with you about our hypotheses, and exploring diagnoses together to reach the best understanding.
Costs & Payment Options
Payment/Insurance/Reduced Rates
Insurance
We accept most Excellus/Blue Cross Blue Sheild plans, First Health, Aetna, MVP, Optum/United, Independent Health as well as Medicare plans.
If you don’t have health insurance and would like help obtaining it, CCSI could be a resource
Self-pay
For sessions not covered by insurance are billed via credit card after sessions.
We have a sliding scale, and offer reduced cost slots based on household income. We have some very-low fee slots that tend to have a long waitlist (12+ months).
We accept FSA (flexible spending account) and HSA (health savings account) payments.
Many people submit therapy receipts to their insurance company for insurance reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company prior to your first session to ask about your benefits for psychotherapy. We suggest asking the following:
Do you offer reimbursement/coverage for an out-of-network provider? What is my deductible?
Client Feedback Data
2019-2023
