Upward Behavioral Health, located at 1952 Urban Center Parkway in Liberty Park, provides treatment for insomnia, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, panic attacks, nightmares, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic pain, and tic disorder. The practice also offers comprehensive evaluations for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Upward Behavioral Health distinguishes itself with one of only five board-certified behavioral sleep specialists in Alabama and two of only three psychologists in the state listed in the International Directory of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia.
Treatment Approach and Service Delivery
The practice offers cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in both individual and small group formats. According to Dr. Susan Rathmell, a licensed clinical psychologist on staff, group therapy allows the practice to help more clients while offering services at reduced cost. “We are able to offer group care that delivers results equivalent to those achieved in individual care,” she said. The team includes Dr. Misti Norton and Dr. Kathleen Ramsey, both licensed clinical psychologists, and Maegan McRoberts, a licensed mental health therapist.
Accessibility and Outcomes
Upward Behavioral Health provides in-person appointments in the Birmingham area and telehealth appointments to clients throughout Alabama. The practice emphasizes that its care is “relationship-focused, evidence-based, data-driven and delivers measurable results in a reasonable timeframe.” According to Rathmell, “Our providers have had decades of experience in treating a wide array of mental health and behavioral concerns. Clients who engage in care with Upward should expect to receive gold-standard treatment for their condition, consistent monitoring of progress and measurable movement toward their goals within two to three months.”
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