• Mental Health Resources in Jefferson County

     

    Resources>Counselors & Therapists

    Contact the agency/counselor for more specific information about insurance coverage or fee schedules, as well as office hours.

    *Please note, we do not endorse or suggest any particular counselor or agency; these are a random sampling. 

     

    Marie Ball: 

    Certified Breath Alcohol Professional, Certified Professional Collector Trainer, Member Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association

    22740 Murrock Circle, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 782-2727

    Services available:  breath alcohol screening and confirmation, substances of abuse collections, policy and procedure development, employee training, program management, record confidentiality, and retention and maintenance-MRD expertise, coordination of Occupational Medical Services (physical, mandatory testing).  Referral to substance abuse professional or employee assistance program. 

    Insurance accepted:  None.  Call for fee information for testing (i.e., confirmation and report fees).

     

    Carthage Area Behavioral Health Center (Carthage Area Hospital)

    3 Bridge Street in the Carthage Area Hospital Professional Building, Suite 7, Carthage, NY, 13619

    (315) 493-3300;  FAX – (315) 493-3306

    Services available:  “designed to assist people with various emotional and psychiatric problems.”

    Insurance accepted:  Tricare for Life, Healthnet, POMCO, BC/BS, Medicaid, Medicare, GHI, VMP.

     

    Diana Clark, MS, LMHC: 

    Individual & Family Therapy

    200 Washington Street, Suite 205, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 778-0742

    Services available:  counseling with psychotherapist for adults, families and children.  Referral to area psychiatrist for medication. 

    Insurance accepted:  POMCO, Tri-Care, Military One-Source.  Self pay – will provide receipts for reimbursement to client from insurance.

     

    Tara Cole Counseling Services  M.Ed, LMSW

    125 Sherman St., Suite 3, Watertown NY 13601

    315-965-2205

     

    Community Clinic of Jefferson County:

    Individual and Group Counseling Services

    167 Polk Street, Suite 300, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 782-7445;  FAX – (315) 779-1184

    Services available:  adult and child verbal therapy, medical management, psychological evaluation.                                                                         

    Insurance accepted:  Primary Care Physical referral or similar referral is required.  Most insurance accepted.  Self pay – sliding fee scale available.                                                           

     

    Davis Psychological Services: 

    410 State Street, Carthage, NY, 13619

    (315) 493-1680

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurances accepted.  Self pay – sliding fee scale available. 

     

    Family Counseling Services of Northern NY:

    Individual/Group/Family Counseling Services

    120 Washington Street, Suite 510, Watertown, NY, 13601

    315-782-4483;  FAX – (315) 785-9201

    Services available:  anger management, domestic violence, marriage, family and individual counseling.

    Insurance accepted:  POMCO, Tri-Care, United Healthcare, BC/BS, Family Child Health Plus, RMSCO; self pay, sliding fee available.

     

    Janine A. Haver, LCSW:

    Anxiety, Family Issues (age 14+)

    125 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 782-2847

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurance accepted, except Medicaid. 

     

    Lucy’s House & Insights Forensic Counseling Service:

    120 Washington Street, Suite 210, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 755-2665

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurance accepted, including:  POMCO, Tri-Care, Martin’s Point.  Sliding fee scale available for self pay.

    www.lucys-house.com

     

    Northern New York Behavioral Health:

    22632 Summit Drive, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 786-0190;  FAX – (315) 681-4096

    Services available:  counseling services for adults (21 years and over); medication management for children and adolescents.                                                                         

    Insurance accepted:  contact office for specific information.  *Does not accept Medicaid, Tri-Care.                                                            

     

    Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL):

    Community-based disability rights and resource center. Community-based disability rights and resource center.  NRCIL programs:  Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Living Supports, Family Support Services, Community Connections, Court Appointments. 

     210 Court Street, Suite #107, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315)785-8703    Fax – (315)785-8612

    nrcil.net

     

    Judith L. Pirro, LCSW: 

    716 Washington Street, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 786-2877

    Services available:  therapist for patients 18 years or older.  Specializes in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and stress management. 

    Insurance accepted:  BC/BS, POMCO, Tri-Care, RMSCO, United Health Care, Optum Health, Medicare.  Other insurances may be able to be billed, self pay.

     

    Resolution Center of Jeff-Lewis County, Inc.: 

    Parent/Child mediation services.

    200 Washington Street, Suite 207, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 785-0333

    Resolution-center.net

     

    River Community Wellness Program at River Hospital

    4 Fuller Street, Alexandria Bay NY, 13607

    315-482-1277

     

    River Ease Psychotherapy Services:  Linda L. McTague LCSE-R

    125 State Street Suite 1, Clayton NY 13624

    315-489-0588

     

    Rubenzahl, Knudsen & Associates Psychological Services: 

    22670 Summit Drive, Suite 2, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315)788-3332

    Services available:  therapy, counseling for adults and children. 

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurance accepted, except Medicaid.   Sliding fee scale available for self pay.

     

    Samaritan Medical Center Inpatient Mental Health Care Unit: 

    830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 786-4955; Samaritan Medical Center Main #(315) 785-4000; ER #(315) 785-4102

    Services available:  Inpatient adult (18 years and older) psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, tests and consultations as needed.                                                                       

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicare, Medicaid.

     

    Samaritan Outpatient Behavior Health Clinic:

    1575 Washington Street, Watertown, NY, 13601

    (315) 779-5060

    Services available:  adult psychiatry services available include initial assessment, including development of an individualized psychiatric treatment plan, psychopharmacological services, referral for special studies, test and consultations as needed (Dr. Sadaqat Khan). 

    Services available:  child and adolescent services available (Dr. Rumar, Dr. Vijayan).                                                                 

    Insurance accepted:  Most insurance accepted, self pay, Medicare, Medicaid.                                                          

     

    Dr. Nichole Schermerhorn, PsyD, LMHC, CASAC: 

    410 State Street, Carthage, NY, 13619

    (315) 778-7062

    Insurance accepted:  POMCO, Tri-Care, REMSCO.   Sliding fee scale available for self pay.

    Dr.nschermerhorn@gmail.com

     

    Watertown Child & Adolescent Wellness Clinic: 

    For individuals and families needing counseling therapy with psychiatric care. 

    20104 NYS Route 3, Watertown, NY, 13619

    (315) 779-7170 fax: (315) 779-7178

    Almost all insurance accepted.  Sliding fee scale for self pay clients.

     

    Updated 10/14/19