Older Adults

Among the older adult population, many mental health concerns go undiagnosed. Older adults may experience chronic physical health conditions, memory problems and cognitive decline along with isolation and loneliness.

Older adults may experience chronic physical pain, which can lead to anxiety or depression. Some older individuals need help coping with the loss of loved ones, or loss of their independence. Among the more common behavioral health disorders that may be diagnosed in older adults are anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances and substance use disorders. Some older adults also struggle with overweight or underweight. Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine offers the following programs and services for older adults:

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Addiction Medicine

Often used to mask other diagnoses, addiction is a problem with the potential for serious consequences. Seasoned and credentialed professionals offer RCBM's outpatient addiction treatment services in a caring, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. At the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, we offer an innovative multidisciplinary treatment approach to recovery. Our program…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. This therapy combines behavioral exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring to help the patient confront avoidance, correct negative automatic thoughts, and return to optimal functioning. CBT is particularly effective for, but not limited to, the…
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation & Second Opinions

Navigating mental health concerns can sometimes lead to complex questions about your diagnosis or treatment plan. At the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, we offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to provide clarity and confidence in your mental health journey. If you're uncertain about your current diagnosis or are exploring how to find the right psychiatrist, our team is here to…
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Dementia / Cognitive Evaluations

For some patients, it is essential to assess cognitive functions, including memory, recall, alertness, and overall cognitive aptitude. This is formally done by neuropsychological and psychological testing. This type of testing can be ordered following a medical illness, such as stroke or other brain-based diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis. Psychological testing is also…
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Diagnostic Screening & Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine is committed to an accurate diagnosis. We believe that before appropriate treatment (medication, psychotherapy, nutrition therapy) can be implemented, it is imperative to identify the extent and severity of your mental health condition. Central to our approach is diagnostic screening, which plays a crucial role in this process. To…
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Eating Disorders

RCBM offers personalized, compassionate care for eating disorders treatment in Michigan and provides help for those suffering from all types of eating disorders and disordered eating. In addition, we have a Certified International Association of Eating Disorders (iaedp) Specialist on staff, along with other highly trained specialists in eating disorder treatment. You can rest…
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Individual Therapy

Individual psychotherapy is an approach in which all therapists at Rochester Center are highly trained. Individuals receive assistance in addressing issues related to self, family, school and work. Clients who chose to participate in individual therapy work together with their therapist to gain insight and increase coping skills in order to improve general mental health.
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Grief/Loss/Coping with Illness Issues

Sudden loss of a loved one from a heart attack, stroke, homicide, suicide or accident, often presents many issues for those left behind. People who experience loss from divorce, chronic or terminal illness face a different type of grieving. There are also differences in how adults, children, men and women experience grief and loss.
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Couples Counseling

Couples therapy at RCBM is a collaborative process designed to help partners build stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you're facing specific challenges or simply looking to enhance your connection, RCBM’s couples therapists offer a supportive environment for partners to learn how to engage with each other more effectively. You and your partner will learn to identify unhelpful…
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Medical Nutrition Therapy

At RCBM, we offer medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by registered dietitians. How are eating habits and mental health care related? MNT is an essential adjunct to enhancing mental well-being and an important physical health component. It is based on decades of medical research on the relationship between diet, nutrition, and health outcomes. The process includes a food and…
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Medication Management

At the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, many of our treatment plans incorporate neuropsychiatric medication as part of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and approach to mental health care. If you are exploring how to find the right psychiatrist for medication management or wondering whether medication is the right choice for your symptoms, our team provides expert guidance tailored…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by obsessions (repetitive, frequent, unwanted/disturbing thoughts, images, or impulses) and compulsions (mental or physical acts that a person intentionally performs to reduce the distress caused by the obsessions). OCD can occur across the lifespan, starting in early childhood (e.g., preschool) for some,…
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Sleep Disorders

Over 50% of adults report difficulty sleeping, half of whom suffer from chronic sleep difficulties. We now know that medications are not the only solution to insomnia and that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be successfully used to treat it. The National Institutes of Health has endorsed CBT as an effective method for treating insomnia. RCBM uses a program called CBT-I for the treatment of…
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Spravato® Treatment Resistant Depression Clinic

Have other depression treatments failed? Start your journey to relief with SPRAVATO® Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Treatments such as psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle changes may help relieve symptoms. However, other individuals may have Treatment Depression (TRD) and continue to experience symptoms…
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Telemedicine

We are pleased to offer HIPAA-secure video sessions for medication management, psychotherapy, and medical nutrition therapy. We intend to provide telehealth services as a permanent offering. To keep our patients and staff safe, RCBM transitioned to telehealth during COVID-19. Our patients have expressed high levels of satisfaction with their telehealth experience, and a body of evidence…
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Trauma Treatment

Traumatic experiences can occur when there is an emotional disturbance or response from an event(s) or circumstance(s) that was perceived as life-threatening or harmful physically or mentally. Some traumatic experiences may include but are not limited to being in active combat in the military, experiencing violence or abuse, being in an auto accident, having a grave illness, being in a…
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