Mental Health Services

• At Desert Consulting, clients receive mental health services from experienced counselors. These therapists offer mental health services, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery programs for mental illnesses, couples counseling and substance abuse. Mental health services are tailored to the individual’s needs and are highly effective in treating various forms of psychological disorders.
• There has been much debate as to whether the medical model or the psychological model is more effective when treating mental illness. The medical model focuses on physical factors such as brain chemistry, genetics, and hormonal imbalances that contribute to mental illness. On the other hand, the psychological model views mental illness as a product of behavioral patterns, thoughts, past experiences, and environmental factors. Many professionals disagree on which one is superior due to different theories on how they should be viewed. However, most agree that both models should be used together to be most effective when treating individuals.
• Studies suggest that combining interventions from both the medical and psychological models provide the best outcomes for individuals with mental illness. Specifically, research has demonstrated that using both approaches leads to improved diagnosis accuracy, greater symptom relief, and improved quality of life for those living with mental illness.
• Desert Consulting provides integrated care by taking into consideration both medical and psychological models when designing treatment plans for our clients. Our approach takes into account not only physical factors but also environmental influences, allowing us to tailor the best possible treatment plan for each client while addressing long-term goals of achieving happier lives through improved psychological well-being. By targeting both the physical and emotional needs of our clients holistically, Desert Consulting can provide high-quality counseling services to ensure positive outcomes for every individual who seeks help in St. George.
• Desert Consulting offers even more specialized care than just mental health services such as counseling. Such services may include referrals to a prescribing physician and med management. If psychological services such as neuropsychological testing is needed or screening for ADHD or autism, Desert Consulting will help connect you with the best professionals in St. George, to assess functioning at multiple levels of cognition to determine an accurate diagnosis for your specific needs. The services are available for adults as well as children and youth.