INJURED WORKERS COUNSELING & EVALUATIONS

Dr. Gerdin provides two services for L&I: 

 

1.) Psychosocial Counseling & Psychotherapy- Research has found that counseling services are an effective way to help patients recover more quickly from both physical and mental injuries. Dr. Gerdin can lower distress by using pain management strategies. Therapy services can also improve compliance with medical treatments and prevent further complications in recovery. A patient does not need a mental health diagnosis to qualify. No psychological evaluation or authorization is required from claim managers and counseling increases access to care.

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2.) Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)- To process a traumatic experience or reduce the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Dr. Gerdin may utilize eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). This research-supported therapy technique is proven effective in significantly alleviating the impact of trauma on daily life as well as helping to process and heal the wounds left by traumatic experiences. Dr. Gerdin is an EMDR Certified Therapist to treat patients with PTSD.

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 3.) Psychology Consultation-  Dr. Gerdin can provide you with a psychology consultation/mental health evaluation to better understand your patient. An evaluation includes an extensive interview and psychological and personality assessments used to diagnose problems and recommend treatment. If you are concerned that your patient may have a mental health concern (i.e. depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic, psychosis, etc.), don't hesitate to refer for a psychology consultation. The mental health disorder can be causally related to the injury, related to problems from the injury, or a pre-existing disorder that is exacerbated by the injury and needs treatment as an aid to recovery.

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4.) Neuropsychological Assessment- Dr. Gerdin also completes neuropsychological evaluations to help medical providers and claim managers better understand a patient's diagnosis and cognitive abilities. These assessments can provide information on a patient's ability to pay attention, learn, remember information, and do problem-solving needed in on-the-job situations. Additionally, Dr. Gerdin can complete assessments of a patient's academic abilities (reading, writing, mathematics, etc.) and explain how conditions like ADHD/ADD, Autism, and other conditions impact on-the-job functioning or work retraining.