1. What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
2. Do we take insurance?
3. Do you accept sliding scales?
4. How do I make an appointment
5. How do I contact someone regarding a specific question?
6. What do I do if my current situation is a crisis?
7. What forms of payment do you accept?
8. Are weekend appointments available?

Answers:

1. Clinical psychology may be confused with psychiatry which generally has similar goals (e.g. the alleviation of mental distress), but is unique in that psychiatrists are physicians with medical degrees. As such, they tend to focus on medication-based solutions, although some also provide psychotherapeutic services as well. In practice, clinical psychologists often work in multidisciplinary teams with other professionals such as psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and social workers to bring a multimodal approach to complex patient problems.

2. We accept both cash and insurance.  We provide services for most of the major insurance companies including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, PacifiCare, Tri-west, APS, Magellan, and Medicare.

3. Sliding scales may be an option depending on the therapist or psychiatrist.

4. To make an appointment, please call 909 989 5556 and listen to the voicemail system carefully, select 1# for psychiatric services and 2# or psychological services.  We will return your call within 24 hours.

5. If you have a specific question, you can either leave a message at 909 989 5556, option 2# or send us an email at services@Aspenpsychological.com.

6. If you are currently experiencing a crisis such as suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or you are unable to care for yourself or minors under your care, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

7. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and ATM debit cards linked to VISA or MasterCard

8. Weekend appointments are available if scheduled in advance.