UF Health Psychology Specialties
Address
G-901
Gainesville, Florida 32610
Phone Numbers
Hours of Operation
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UF Health Psychology Specialties provides services in three locations: our Shands Clinic, our Haile Plantation Clinic and, in coordination with Neurology, at the Fixel Institute. We provide general mental health services to patients across the lifespan, including children and adults. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based treatments in a brief therapy model (10-15 sessions) for a wide range of behavioral concerns and mood disorders. We are a nonprofit practice that serves as a supervised training facility for advanced PhD–level graduate students, predoctoral psychology interns and postdoctoral associates. All patient assessments and treatments are supervised by licensed psychologists, many of whom are board certified. Our team also consists of master’s-prepared mental health counselors and social workers, and trained psychometrists who work together to formulate the best treatment plan for all patients.
UF Health Psychology Specialties does not prescribe medication, provide medical management or medical supervision, after hours emergency appointments, chemical dependency treatment programs, child custody evaluations or crisis intervention for emergency situations.
Services
Health psychology
Psychological evaluation and treatment for sleep difficulties, chronic pain, obesity, smoking cessation, infertility, coping with chronic illness, transplant evaluations and stress management.
General mental health concerns
Children and adults can receive therapy designed especially for, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma related concerns, attentional concerns and associated signs such loss of interest, irritability, troubled sleep and feelings of emptiness and loneliness.
Child/adolescent behavior problems
Treatment for problems including, but not limited to, aggression, noncompliance and difficulty in social and academic performance is available for children and their families. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for young children and Family Therapy, designed to reduce parent-adolescent conflict, are also available.
Neuropsychological and psychological assessment
Assessments for learning disabilities, academic giftedness, memory, attention and other cognitive complaints, epilepsy, cognitive problems from head injury, effects of medication on cognition, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or other psychological or memory difficulties in children and adults.
Formulation of differential diagnoses
- Descriptions of the extent and quality of cognitive, emotional, and/or motor dysfunction
- Brain injury
- Provision of estimates of baseline or premorbid levels of cognitive functioning and recommendations for educational, vocational and rehabilitation planning
Forensic neuropsychology
Assessments for disability determination, personal injury, competency and criminal matters, which includes evaluation, deposition and testimony.
Consultation services
Frequently provided to schools, various public and private agencies, and health care providers. At times, UF faculty and trainees will offer workshops to the community or agree to be a guest speaker on areas where they possess particular expertise.
The Psychology Clinic receives consultation requests and referrals from physicians specializing in:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Ob/Gyn
- Orthopaedics
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
- Surgery
- Urology
Directions
We are located on the ground floor (Room G-901) on the West side of the hospital, directly under the UF College of Dentistry. Enter from the West Entrance, which faces Center Drive. The most convenient parking is the West Visitor Parking. If you have a Disabled Persons Parking Permit, you can park in the parking lot immediately next to the West Entrance.
If you are coming from I-75, follow Archer Road East and turn Left (North) onto Center Drive. Go to the next intersection (3-way stop) and turn Left onto Mowry Road. Take the Left marked West Visitor Parking Garage.
Enter UF Health Shands Hospital via the West Entrance to the hospital/College of Dentistry Tower. When you enter the hospital, you will be in the Dental Wing and will see the College of Dentistry’s Dental Clinics. Walk through the Dental Clinics until you see the Dental Tower Elevators on your Left. Take these elevators to the ground floor.
Exit Left from the Dental Tower Elevators on the ground floor. Next, you will see the tunnel to the VA Hospital. Take a Left before the VA Hospital Tunnel. Follow the signs to the Psychology Clinic on your right. Turn right at the Psychology Clinic sign. New patients will check in at the desk and return patients will check in at the kiosk on the left past the waiting room. A UF Health parking voucher will be provided.
Meeting your health care needs
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Medical Imaging Services
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Med to Bed
Meds to beds is a bedside free service designed with your convenience in mind. Our meds to beds program allows a pharmacist to deliver your medications to you prior to your discharge from the hospital.
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Outpatient Lab Services
Full-service, on-site lab services and testing for your convenience.
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Patient Blood Management
Safe, effective medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent anemia and decrease bleeding during a procedure.
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Pharmacies
Accepts most prescription plans; competitive prices; on-site.
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UF Health Midwifery Group
Exceptional, individualized, compassionate and evidence-based midwifery care.
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Fitness and Wellness Center
Use the Fitness and Wellness Center whether you're a patient or with a patient.
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Hotel and Lodging
Need assistance in finding a place to stay? Gainesville has a variety of options.
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Meditation Space
Sanctuaries of Silence and Peace and other spaces are open for meditation and reflection.
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Pastoral Care
The pastoral services staff seeks to provide spiritual support for patients and families.
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Patient Advocates
Patient advocates provide guidance and act as liaisons between patients and the care team.
For your convenience and peace of mind
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Accessibility
Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.
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ATM and Banking
Many of UF Health's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.
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Baby-Changing Station
Baby-changing stations are available in many of UF Health's restrooms.
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Caremail (Email Service)
Friends and family can send messages to any UF Health patient through the CareMail service.
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Coffee
Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.
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Free Wifi
Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at UF Health hospitals.
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Gardens and Outdoor Spaces
The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.
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Gender-Neutral Restroom
Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout UF Health's properties.
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Gift Shops
The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.
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Interpreters / Hearing Impaired
UF Health provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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Medical Records
You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.
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Notary Public
Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Smoke-Free
Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on UF Health properties.
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Social Services
Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.
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Virtual Care
In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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Virtual Visitation
In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth visits via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.