Jean-Claude Dutes Ph.D. (far) listening to patient (near)

Psychological Services for Individuals with Chronic Illnesses Including

Ø      Neurological disorders (Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia)

Ø      Chronic Pain

Ø      Brain Injury

Ø      ADD/ADHD

Ø      Services Provided by:

Jean-Claude Dutes, Ph.D.

& Ann Hakkila, Ph.D. 

Licensed Psychologists

Goals of Treatment

Increase the quality of life for individuals experiencing debilitating or life threatening conditions by helping them to:

Ø      Understand emotional reactions to illness and medical procedures.

Ø      Become aware of the behavioral effects of these emotional reactions.

Ø      Learn effective methods for coping with the emotional reactions and behavioral effects of illness.

Ø      Learn effective techniques for managing symptoms.

Ø      Develop an awareness of individual strengths and acceptance of physical limitations.

Ø      Develop health-promoting behaviors.

Ø      Understand the relationship between stress and symptomatic flare-ups.

Ø      Learn more effective stress management and coping skills.

Ø      Learn ways to decrease over dependence on health care providers.

Methods of Treatment

Ø      Brief psychological assessment to develop treatment goals and plan.

Ø      Comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment when indicated or requested by referral source.

Ø      Long-term or time-limited individual/family treatment that may include:

v     Individual/Family counseling

v     Holistic cognitive therapy group treatment

v     Grief and loss counseling

v     Brain injury education

v     Family education

v     Adjustment counseling

v      Crisis intervention counseling

Expected Benefits of Treatment

Ø      Decrease susceptibility to depressive and/or anxiety symptoms related to illness and treatment.

Ø      Increased self-esteem.

Ø      Increased ability to tope effectively with the effects of medical treatments.

Ø      Increased adherence to medical treatment protocols.

Ø      Increased ability to live fully despite illness.

Ø      Reduced frequency of symptomatic flare-ups.

Ø      Increased satisfaction with life situation

Ø      Develop a positive self-concept.

Our Team

MSU Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic has a dynamic and well-trained staff to meet patient’s needs. The psychology staff is part of an interdisciplinary team of specialists at the clinic, including Physiatrists (physician’s board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech/Language Pathologists. Our staff is also a part of the MSU Health Team, enabling communication and referral options with a large variety of health care specialists.  

Insurances Accepted

Ø      Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Ø      Blue Core Network

Ø      PHP

Ø      Medicare

Ø      Auto

Ø      Workers Comp.

Ø      Other Commercial Policies

Insurance policies differ, not all diagnosis and treatment are covered by all policies.

Directions to the Clinical Center

138 Service Road East Lansing, MI 48824

US 27 or 127

I-94 East to Lansing exit I-69 East, or I-96 East to I-496 East:

Ø      Exit at Trowbridge Road, go one mile to the end of Trowbridge Road.

Ø      Turn Right onto Harrison Road.

Ø      Cross RR Tracks, turn immediately Left onto Service Road. One mile to Clinical Center (right hand side)

I-96 West to Okemos Road Exit:

Ø      Right onto Okemos Road

Ø      Left onto Mount Hope Road

Ø      Right onto Hagadorn Road

Ø      Left onto Service Road

I-69 West to East Lansing exit #94:

Ø      Left onto Hagadorn Road

Ø      Approx. 3 miles to Service Road

Ø      Left onto Service Road

For more information call:

517-355-7648