Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Montgomery
Grace Point Behavioral was founded in 2014 by Dr. Caroline Abolade following the closure of a long-standing psychiatric clinic in Montgomery, Alabama. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care that exceeds ordinary expectations through personalized treatment plans. With a team of experienced psychiatrists, counselors, and nurses, we specialize in treating conditions ranging from ADHD and anxiety to bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. Our clinicians have over 50 years of combined experience and offer same-day appointments for crisis visits. We utilize advanced approaches like DNA testing for medication management and coordinate care with primary physicians to ensure holistic treatment.Our acute intervention clinic operates daily to address urgent mental health needs while minimizing hospitalizations. We prioritize accessibility, offering flexible scheduling, biweekly/monthly injections, and medication management services. Our team includes specialists in trauma-focused therapy, geriatric care, and child psychology, serving patients aged 4 and older. We maintain strict compliance with medical ethics and prioritize patient safety through regular follow-ups and coordinated care. Our facility in Montgomery, Alabama, combines professional expertise with a welcoming environment to support long-term recovery.
Services
Medication Management
ADHD Treatment
Anxiety Disorders
Depression Care
Group Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Binge Eating Treatment
Schizophrenia Care
DNA Testing
Crisis Intervention
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care focusing on your specific mental health needs.
- Our team has over 50 years of combined experience in behavioral health.
- We provide same-day appointments for crisis visits and urgent needs.
- We utilize DNA testing to optimize medication effectiveness for patients.
- We coordinate care with your primary care physician for holistic treatment.
Services
Medication Management
Our medication management service combines personalized psychiatric evaluation with DNA testing to optimize treatment effectiveness. Experienced psychiatrists monitor patient progress through regular follow-ups and phone consultations. We coordinate with primary care physicians to ensure safe medication interactions while managing conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Group Therapy
Led by licensed therapists with decades of experience, our group therapy sessions focus on skill-building and peer support. Small group sizes ensure individual attention while addressing conditions like anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Sessions incorporate evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused interventions for adolescents and adults.
Crisis Intervention
Our acute intervention clinic provides urgent mental health care seven days a week. Patients receive intensive weekly sessions with both therapists and psychiatrists to prevent hospitalization. Same-day appointments are available for medication adjustments or side-effect management while maintaining safety protocols for high-risk situations.
ADHD Treatment
Specialized ADHD care includes comprehensive evaluations and medication management tailored to individual needs. Our clinic offers dedicated follow-up days for streamlined appointments and provides screening tools for self-assessment. Treatment plans integrate behavioral strategies alongside medical interventions for children aged 12+ and adults.
Trauma Counseling
Certified trauma specialists deliver individual and family therapy using evidence-based approaches like TF-CBT. Services address PTSD, panic disorders, and other trauma-related conditions through personalized treatment plans. Therapists work collaboratively with psychiatrists to coordinate medication and therapeutic interventions for optimal recovery outcomes.
People
Dr. Caroline Abolade
Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist with 28 years of clinical experience, specializing in outpatient psychiatric care for 11 years. Graduated from medical school in 1994 and relocated to Montgomery, Alabama in 2009. Focuses on holistic patient care and coordinated treatment approaches.
Michelle Mclendon
LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience treating adolescents and adults. Specializes in personalized therapy techniques after working in hospital and community mental health settings. Graduated from Troy State University with a Master's in Counseling Psychology.
Patricia Randich-Dumas
LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience across all age groups. Former VA mental health specialist focused on veteran-specific behavioral issues. Provides comprehensive clinical social work services for diverse patient populations at our Montgomery clinic.
Keila Shipman
LPC
Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience. Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Holds advanced degrees from Auburn University-Montgomery and specializes in developmental counseling for children and adolescents.
Nicole Dean
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner coordinating patient care and medication management. Works closely with psychiatrists to ensure proper medication administration and monitoring. Provides biweekly/monthly injections and manages medication refill requests with five-day notice requirements.
Questions
Do you accept cash-paying patients?
Yes, we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Checks are accepted for statement balances only with a $50 fee for bounced checks.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
A $175 no-show fee applies without 24-hour notice. Medication refills require prior authorization and cannot be processed after hours or on weekends.
How does DNA testing improve medication management?
DNA testing identifies genetic markers that indicate which medications your body processes effectively, helping us avoid ineffective or problematic prescriptions.
What differentiates psychiatrists from psychologists?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors with 4+ years of specialized training who can prescribe medication, while psychologists hold PhDs but cannot prescribe medications in most states.
How do counseling sessions work?
Therapists create personalized treatment plans during initial sessions, then work on identified goals through evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy during follow-up visits.
What emergency services do you provide?
We offer same-day appointments for urgent needs but recommend emergency rooms for life-threatening situations. Our acute intervention clinic provides intensive weekly care to prevent hospitalization.
