Our goal is to help people efficiently overcome emotional and behavioral problems through personalized care. Our approach is referred to as cognitive-behavioral. In this approach, the starting point is often a person's thinking pattern. The behavior therapy aspect uses techniques that help people regain control over how they act and their reactions. Cognitive therapy focuses on changing thinking patterns, distorted expectations, and unrealistic assumptions that govern or contribute to anxiety problems. We stress problem solving skills, behavior changes, and self-management. We believe people will learn about themselves best in an interactive, collaborative, and encouraging atmosphere. Treatment can often be short-term treatment and focused on current problems and adjustment. When it is needed, we offer longer term, intermittent, and supportive therapy.
DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
A psychologist's timely and comprehensive psychological report can be used to document the extent of a disability, help develop treatment plans, and for other important purposes. Our clinical assessment services involve using diagnostic tests for various specilized purposes including:
Forensic and neuropsychological examinations
Pre-adoption assessments
Pre-surgery assesment
Disability & diagnostic determination
Chemical dependency evaluations
Memory loss and dementia
Safety-sensitive personnel selection
REFERRALS
We welcome self-referrals and referrals from attorneys, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and organizations. To make a referral, schedule an initial visit, or if you need more information, please call us at 860 644-4472.
Treatment services may be covered by your health insurance plan.
Services Offered:
Individual therapy
Therapy for families, teens, and children
Couples therapy
Anger management classes
Psychological and neuropsychological assessment
Addiction relapse prevention
Chemical dependency evaluations and treatment
Workshops, talks, and staff training
Pre-employment screenings for law enforcement & safety sensitive candidates
About ProviderCare Plus
ProviderCare Plus is an independent practice of qualified clinical psychologists. We work assertively within today's challenging managed care environment, emphasizing short-term treatment. We provide psychological consultations, usually in the form of detailed psychological reports.
STAFF PROFILES
Philip S. Cardamone, PsyD
Forensic & Clinical Psychologist
Director, ProviderCarePlus
Dr. Cardamone works with adults, couples, and older adolescents. His special interests include treating anxiety disorders, particularly OCD and panic disorders. He also specializes in the psychological assessment of adults. He performs disability and forensic psychological examinations that are the basis of comprehensive psychological reports. He is licensed as a psychologist in Connecticut and certified by the American Psychological Association College of Professional Psychology in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders. He is affiliated with the Eastern Connecticut Health Network (Rockville General & Manchester Memorial Hospitals) as an allied health professional.
Joseph Adam Cherepon, PhD
Consulting Psychologist
Dr. Cherepon is a skilled consultant. He performs psychological assessments for differential diagnosis, forensic, career planning, and for personnel selection purposes. He is a specialist in screening personnel candidates for safety-sensitive positions. He screens police officer and fire-fighter candidates. He also handles profes-sional impairment and rehabilitation assessments for individuals with personal difficulties that affect their professional status. By performing evaluations and in-depth record reviews, he can advise supervisors or boards about a person's fitness for resumption of duties with recommended safeguards. He is licensed as a psychologist in Connecticut.
Vincent A. Covino, PhD (not currently accepting new patients)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Covino works with adults, couples, and older adolescents. He is a specialist in providing individual psychotherapy using primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach. He works mainly with people who are affected by stress, anxiety difficulties, depression, and relationship problems. He has worked with many people who have been limited by agoraphobia. He has extensive experience with individuals who are developmentally disabled and forensic issues concerning this population. He is licensed as a psychologist in Connecticut.
Scott W. Edington, PhD
Clinical & School Psychologist
Dr. Edington works with adults, adolescents, children, and families. He conducts classes on anger and aggression management. He is experienced in helping people manage aggressive impulses. His therapy approach is cognitive- behavioral. His special interests include treating mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. He often works with couples by helping them resolve conflicts and communication problems. He is a Connecticut licensed psychologist and is nationally certified as a school psychologist.
Jeremy E. Mirsky, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mirsky is dedicated to using a cognitive-behavioral appoach. He specializes in the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, stress-related disorders, non-pharmacological pain management, and health-related conditions. He is a specialist in health psychology, often referred to as behavioral medicine, and assists people who want to make healthy lifestyle changes (such as smoking cessation or cardiac risk reduction). He has a strong background in assessment and management of chronic pain and frequently consults with referring physicians to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. As an experienced clinical psychologist, he helps people cope with their health conditions and the emotional aspects of physical illness and injury. He is knowledgeable about ways of helping people effectively tackle anxiety disorders including panic attacks, PTSD, OCD, and phobias.
Jyothi Vayalakkara, PsyD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Vayalakkara completed postdoctoral training in neuropsychology and offers neuropsychological services and consultation. As an experienced clinician, she helps establish diagnoses and identifies strengths and weaknesses. She administers an array of validated measures sensitive to detecting changes in brain functioning. She evaluates thinking, visual-spatial deficits, attention, memory, language and other areas. Her comprehensive reports document quantitative assessments of neurocognitive functions that often accompany head trauma, stroke, dementia, and other neurological conditions. She can measure recovery progress from brain trauma and make recommendations to help people with brain trauma continue to improve. Her neuropsychological assessment can be part of the evaluation process for dementia and other physical disorders that affect the brain directly or indirectly. She is licensed as a psychologist in Connecticut.
Directions to our offices at
152 Deming Street, South Windsor, Connecticut
From I-84 eastbound, take Buckland Street Exit 62 and turn left. From the Buckland Mall area, take Buckland Street, toward South Windsor, about one mile past Lowe's and Home Depot, to the traffic light at Buckland Road and Deming Street. Turn left at the light onto Deming St. Enter the first driveway on the right and park alongside the building. Enter upper level of the building.
From westbound I-84, take Exit 63. Left off exit and follow Rt. 30 South. At fourth traffic light, turn left onto Buckland Road. At second light, turn right onto Deming Street. Enter the first driveway on the right and park alongside building. Enter upper level of the building.
From I-291. Take I-291 toward Manchester and take Exit 5. Left onto Tolland Turnpike. Go to next major intersection at Buckland Street. Turn left onto Buckland Street. Stay on Buckland Street past Buckland Hills Mall, Home Depot, and Lowe's going toward South Windsor. In South Windsor, stay on Buckland Road for one mile until traffic light at Deming Street. Turn left onto Deming Street. Enter the first driveway on the right and park alongside the building at 152 Deming Street. Enter upper level of the building.
