Referrals to Psych Clinic can be from Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and LCSWs
The child or adolescent must reside in Lafayette parish, and acceptable diagnosis include: Autism Spectrum, Conduct disorders, Trauma Disorders, Intermittent Explosive disorder, and ADHD.
Care Tec Pediatric Center will offer outpatient services daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday or by appointment at our center. The patient’s personal physician will prescribe care needed. The facility offers:
18 Years of psychiatric nursing experience, with 7 years working as a PMHNP providing mental health services for Adults. My practice is primarily with adults. As a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health, I am licensed in Louisiana to diagnose, provide therapy, and to prescribe medications for mental health conditions. I am certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I do not provide legal opinions or do evaluations for disability.
TCA is a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. ABA methods are the most scientifically validated treatment approaches, have the strongest and broadest evidence-base, and are considered the gold standard of treatment services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our therapies incorporate the latest ABA findings to develop tailored programs that address the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families in the home, school and community. TCA is an experienced resource to help those with developmental needs in such ways as:
-Our family-focused programs are designed to teach language, social skills, self-help and independence within natural daily activities and family routines
-We work with school districts to provide support and training to school personnel
-In partnership with state and local funding sources, we provide clinic-based programs for early intervention, social skills and positive behavioral support
-We contract with insurance companies to provide services and also work privately with families, providing ongoing support to parents and siblings
Please be assured that our staff is highly educated, experienced and licensed by the state of Louisiana. They bring a diverse clinical experience to the ongoing development of our programs. We take great pride in what we do and always promise to hold ourselves to the highest professional standards possible.
How can ABA Help?
As a science, Applied Behavior Analysis (insert website link) is able to either increase or decrease any observable behavior. ABA Therapy at TCA is divided into two general areas: increasing skill acquisition and decreasing problematic behavior. Some common behaviors that TCA addresses include:
TCA also addresses any disruptive behavior that may be causing problems at home, school, or work.
ABA at TCA
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. It is a research-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental delays. We teach our patients the skills they need by providing a safe, controlled environment in which learning is fun! Common skills that addressed are:
We also address individuals that struggle with “melt-downs” or other problematic behaviors. Each intervention is based on our patient’s needs. Each therapy session will incorporate a 1:1 therapy model, in which one patient will be working with at least one registered line therapist.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to remain involved with their child’s progress and will be given guidance on how to incorporate skills learned in therapy at home. More information on ABA treatment can be found here (insert website link). If you have specific questions about ABA therapy, please contact us at (337) 233-1167.
