Holistic Psychiatry
Emerald Therapy Center’s Medical Division:
Outpatient Psychiatric Medical Team in Western Kentucky
Here’s How Psychiatry Can Help:
Medication Management
Medication-Assisted Treatment
IV Ketamine
Vitamin Therapy
(TMS) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Reach Out: Call us or fill out our online form to schedule a psychiatric evaluation with our expert medical team. We’re here to listen and understand your unique situation.
- Initial Paperwork: We’ll ask you to complete some simple forms (online or in-person). This paperwork allows us to provide you with the best care possible.
- Personalized Evaluation: During your first meeting, we’ll discuss your needs and how we can best support you. Whether it’s through medication, alternative treatments, or a combination of both, we tailor our approach to fit you.
- Treatment Plan: Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that you’re comfortable with. Your voice matters in this process.
- Ongoing Support: We’ll continue to meet regularly to ensure your treatment is effective and make any necessary adjustments. Your well-being is our top priority.
**Depending on your treatment plan, we may be able to treat you via telehealth.
Take that first courageous step by requesting an appointment today!
“I had taken 17 different medications without relief. TMS treatment has helped bring my life back.”
– Anonymous Patient
A Team Approach to Care
The Emerald Therapy Center Medical Division is proud to offer a holistic approach to mental health treatment under the expert guidance of Dr. Laurie Ballew, a distinguished psychiatrist and addictionologist. Dr. Ballew, who joined the Emerald family in November 2022 along with her practice, Holistic Psychiatry and Healthcare, serves as our Medical Director. She leads a dedicated team of medical professionals across western Kentucky, all committed to helping you become the best version of yourself.
We believe in a comprehensive approach to mental health. Medicine may not always be the first or only treatment. Our team works together to create personalized treatment plans that combine medical, clinical, and non-clinical services.We encourage not only psychiatric evaluations and treatments but also therapy and additional support services like Targeted Case Management (for those on Medicaid). You’re not alone in this journey—our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Dr. Ballew introduced TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) technology to Paducah, offering a non-medicated treatment option for OCD and Major Depression for the first time. This innovation is just one example of how we integrate cutting-edge treatments into our holistic approach.
Learn more about our services and take the first step toward a brighter future.
“I’ve learned depression and anxiety can slip up on you a little at a time and you may never notice it yourself. If you’re dealing with these types of things, these folks are great and I recommend them highly.” – Roy
Medication Management
We provide personalized medication plans to manage mental health conditions effectively, ensuring the right balance to support your overall well-being. Our team works closely with you to monitor and adjust medications as needed, always prioritizing your health and comfort.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Our specialized care for individuals struggling with addiction combines medication with therapeutic support to promote lasting recovery. This evidence-based approach helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making the journey to sobriety more manageable. The goal isn’t to replace a substance but to help the person taper off needing any substance, including this medication.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
Patients can drive themselves to treatment and it can take as little as 19 minutes. It’s a way to stimulate the nerve cells in the brain, helping target key areas that may be underactive for those struggling with depression or OCD. NOTE: TMS is FDA approved for patients 15 and above.
IV Ketamine
Ketamine treatment is a groundbreaking approach to mental health that fuels neuroplasticity, helping the brain regrow connections between nerve cells. According to a report by Yale Medicine, “We’re pinging the brain and triggering the brain’s resilience mechanisms to promote the maintenance circuits in the brain.” This innovative treatment is a crucial component in a mental health plan, addressing conditions like depression in a unique way.
Facial Therapy
Our facial therapy, also known as facial neuromodulation, involves botulinum toxin injections into the glabellar region of your face. Studies published in the National Library of Medicine have shown that this treatment can reduce symptoms of mild to moderate depression, with effects lasting 3-4 months from just one session.
Vitamin Therapy
Experience the rejuvenating benefits of our IV Vitamin Therapy, offering a range of options for those seeking stress relief, hydration, migraine relief, immunity boosts, and more. This quick, relaxing therapy delivers essential nutrients directly into your bloodstream, enhancing overall wellness.
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Who Are We?
Emerald Therapy Center is a Kentucky based, woman-owned, family run healthcare group. We offer therapy services to all Kentucky residents, as well as psychiatry and targeted case management. With in-person Kentucky facilities, we are equipped to serve children, teens and adults.
Shelly O’Neal Baer, LCSW is the owner of Emerald Therapy Center. You can learn more about her story here. As she says, “If you can blink or breathe, life will happen to you and that’s who we focus on supporting.”
We offer affordable self-pay rates, accept most commercial insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. We strive to remove barriers to your access to therapy services.
Let us help you live a brighter tomorrow, give us a call at 270-534-5128 or click the link below.
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I came here after giving up on anyone that could help me. The office is very patient with me especially when I am at my worst. I wouldn’t be alive today without them directing me on my next step to treatment. – Iona