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Emerald Therapy Center

Emerald Therapy Center

  • Paducah, KY
  • Outpatient

Emerald Therapy Center in Paducah, Kentucky, is a top multidisciplinary behavioral health organization focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The center, with six locations across western Kentucky, offers diverse clinical, non-clinical, and medical services for adults, teenagers, and children.

The center emphasizes the "Four Foundations of Wellness" – emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial. Licensed by the State of Kentucky as an Alcohol and Other Drug Entity (AODE) facility, Emerald Therapy Center holds CARF accreditation and is a certified, woman-owned, family-run healthcare group.

  • Provides Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for substance use disorders and behavioral health.
  • Utilizes Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for treating certain conditions.
  • Offers a range of specialized programs like anger management classes and grief support groups.
  • Has six locations across western Kentucky, enhancing accessibility for those in need.

Emerald Therapy Center specializes in treating addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other behavioral health issues. Services benefit adults, teenagers, and children across western Kentucky.

  • 39 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 6 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 27 Therapies & Programs

Staff

  • Shelly O'Neal BaerOwner, LCSW, PsychotherapistFounder of Emerald Therapy Center with over a decade of experience in mental health services.
  • Kevin BaerCo-OwnerCo-owner of Emerald Therapy Center alongside Shelly O'Neal Baer.
  • Dr. Laurie BallewMedical Director, Psychiatrist, AddictionologistJoined in 2022, bringing holistic approach to mental health treatment including TMS technology.
  • Catherine OverbyMarketing DirectorOver a decade of experience in writing, strategizing, and building connections for brands.
  • Brandon MoreheadPA-CPhysician Assistant at Emerald Therapy Center.

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Emerald Therapy Center in Paducah.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Emerald Therapy Center support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

Dual-Diagnosis

An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Emerald Therapy Center helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Emerald Therapy Center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

When remaining at their job in Paducah, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Emerald Therapy Center‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

Typically, people engaged in drug addiction are in a state of denial about the adverse consequences of their altered behavior. They feel that on their own, they can conquer the addiction. Intervention programs in Kentucky manged by Emerald Therapy Center allow family members to encourage the person affected to seek external assistance.

Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Emerald Therapy Center in Paducah, KY. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

Emerald Therapy Center‘s Therapies & Programs

Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

Group therapy is a type of counseling at Emerald Therapy Center in Paducah, KY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Emerald Therapy Center in Paducah, KY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Kentucky communicate and express their emotions well.

Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Emerald Therapy Center gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Emerald Therapy Center helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    Emerald Therapy Center Location and Directions
    Address
    3227 Coleman Road
    Paducah, KY 42001

    Phone Number
    (270) 201-7952

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    Emerald Therapy Center Location and Directions

    Location

    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals
    • Faith
      Christian
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Faith-Based
  • Ownership
    Privately Owned

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Paducah, Kentucky Addiction and Treatment

    Kentucky ranks among the top ten states for opioid-related overdoses. Most of these are due to heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid use. A little over 11% of the Kentucky population abuses alcohol in a given year. More than 15% of Kentucky adults admit to participating in binge drinking every month.

    Paducah, a vibrant city in western Kentucky, boasts a rich history, thriving arts scene, and abundant outdoor recreation. With a population of 27,137, the city offers a peaceful riverfront setting and engaging cultural events. However, Paducah has seen a 20% increase in opioid-related overdose deaths and a 30% rise in fentanyl cases from 2020 to 2024, along with higher rates of methamphetamine and alcohol-related incidents compared to other Kentucky counties.

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