• Violence Reduction Training Program (VRTP)
  VRTP currently provides individual, group and family therapy to both perpetrators and victims of violent acts. A group-based intervention provides offenders with skills to decrease the likelihood of repeated violence. Couple based treatments (offender and victim) are used to decrease the probability of violence in relationships. These interventions focus on ending the use of violence. Group classes start every 4 to 8 weeks. Each class has 14 sessions which last approximately 90 minutes.
• Trauma and Anxiety Disorders (TADC)
  The TADC provides in-depth psychological assessment and state of the art cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders. This program is particularly helpful for people that are dealing with obsessive compulsive disorders, panic attacks or have been victims of a traumatic experience.
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  PCIT is an intensive treatment program designed to help parents and children improve the quality of their relationships. It also teaches parents the skills necessary for managing their children's behavior problems. This program is for children between the ages of two and seven who exhibit chronic behavioral problems at home or school. Parent-child interaction therapy has been scientifically shown to reduce negative behavioral problems.
• Health Psychology Clinic
  The Health Psychology Clinic offers cognitive behavioral treatment aimed at improving adjustment, health and well-being for individuals presenting with medical problems affected by psychosocial factors and for those who are struggling with behaviors which put their health at risk. Some of the problems addressed in the Health Psych Clinic include obesity/weight regulation, eating disorders, post bariatric adjustment, chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, health promotion and disease prevention, healthy lifestyle and stress management.
• Learning Acceleration Clinic (LAC)
  LAC provides remedial education services to students from 5-15 yeras of age who are academically delayed in basic skills. The LAC provides comprehensive assessments of academic skills to determine the degree of skill deficits and strengths. Research-based practices are used to reduce academic difficulties. Services are provided three to four days per week for 1 1/2 hour sessions.
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    • Summer Reading Program 2011
• Neuropsychology Clinic (NP)
  The Neuropsychology Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations with emphasis on providing practical recommendations for patients and care providers. Each evaluation includes assessing of:
  
  General Intellectual Functioning
  Memory Skills
  Problem Solving
  Sensory/Motor Functioning
  Perceptual Skills
  Communication Ability
  Academic Skills
  Emotional Functioning
  
  Follow up appointments, treatment plans and any needed referrals are initiated.  

Carls Center for Clinical Care & Education
www.carlscenter.cmich.edu
The Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education at Central Michigan University offers community services through a variety of allied health care clinics including Audiology, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology and Physical Therapy. CMU student trainees acquire practical experience through their work in the Carls Center clinics, which are focal points for scholarship, training, and treatment. The Carls Center is committed to excellence in education, service and research.

Hours of Operation
The PTCC is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00PM. Evening appointments can also be scheduled.

Fee for Service
The fee for service is $60.00 per session. A sliding fee scale is available for those in financial need, with reduced charges based on number of dependents and income. The sliding fees may be as low as $5.00 per session. Proof of income is required for those requesting the sliding fee scale.
We do not bill insurance, and cannot guarantee that our services will be reimbursed by a third party payor. We do provide a medical billing statement for clients who wish to submit for reimbursement from their insurance company on their own.

Scheduling an Appointment
Referrals to the PTCC can be made by individuals and /or other healthcare providers. To make a referral or to refer yourself for services please call, 989-774-3904.

Please call 989-774-3904 or email: carlscenter@cmich.edu for questions and to schedule appointments.