Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
Our office is located in the Merriam Park/St. Anthony Park/Midway area of St. Paul (near Highways 94 and 280). We are in the rear of the Midtown Commons building. For address and directions click here.
Is there parking available?
Free parking is available on both sides of the building. Our building, Midtown Commons, is in between two smaller office/retail buildings. Enter the parking lot on either side of our neighboring buildings and head to the parking area near the back of our building. Look for the green awning (East side of building) that says 2324.
Can I see someone right away?
We are not an emergency or urgent care mental health clinic. If you need immediate assistance, please call a crisis line (**CRISIS, or **274747), dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. We can not guarantee any appointments for new patients. Availability of new individual therapy and assessment appointments can fluctuate based on provider availability. DBT initial assessments are typically scheduled within one week. Please contact the front office at 651-644-4100 to check on the availability of specific providers/the service in which you are interested.
Is there a bus/Light Rail stop near MCP?
Yes. MCP is conveniently located on the #16 and #50 bus lines that stop on University Avenue, and near the #87 bus line that stops on Raymond Avenue. The Raymond Avenue light rail stop is just outside our front door!
What insurances do you accept?
As a clinic, we accept most major insurances, such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, HealthPartners, Medica, Medicare, MN Health Care Programs (Medical Assistance), Preferred One, and UCare. The acceptance of specific insurances can vary among individual providers. Please contact your insurance company prior to beginning services to determine your eligibility.
Do you have a sliding scale?
Our clinic does not have a specific policy regarding a sliding scale fee. However, many of our clinicians arrange self-pay agreements on a case by case basis.
Who do I contact with a question about my bill/insurance, etc?
Questions about your account, a bill, or setting up a payment plan can be directed to our billing team at 651-644-4100. Questions about your insurance coverage should be directed to your insurance company. MCP is not responsible for determining your insurance coverage. Questions about insurance authorizations or information about insurance changes can be directed to our Insurance Liaison, Roberta at 651-272-1019. Other questions pertaining to the clinic may be directed to our Clinic Administrator, Kristin Standafer at 651-272-1023.
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., is a principle driven evidence based comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment. It has been found to be effective in treating individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality traits, Substance Use Disorder, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. The goal of DBT is to create “a life worth living.” Individual therapy and skills groups are both part of DBT. In individual therapy, clients address safety issues, therapy interfering issues, quality of life interfering issues and other targets/goals. Clients also call their therapist outside of sessions for “coaching calls” to problem-solve and identify skills to try. Skills group is similar to taking a class. In skills group, clients learn and practice skills from four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotional Regulation. DBT individual therapists and skills trainers attend a weekly DBT meeting to gain support and consult with their colleagues. For more information on MCP’s DBT services, click here.
When are your DBT skills groups held?
Our DBT skills groups are offered at various times between 9:00 am and 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We also have Saturday groups available. Groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours. In addition to the standard adult DBT groups (ages 18+), we offer groups specific to young adults (ages 18-23), LGBTQ+, people diagnosed with an eating disorder, people diagnosed with a substance use disorder, healthcare workers and other working professionals. For more information on MCP’s DBT services, click here.
How long does DBT last?
Length of treatment is based on how quickly it takes for a client to reach their goals determined in individual therapy. Clients generally commit to participate in skills group for one year (some clients attend group longer than a year). Most clients continue with DBT individual therapy following graduation from DBT skills group.
How many people are in a DBT group?
It depends. Most groups average 8 people per session, but can be as few as 3 or as many as 12.
Do you provide only DBT?
No. We also provide general individual, couple, and family therapy. In addition, we provide other specialized therapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Exposure Response Prevention (EX/RP) for OCD, Trauma-Focused CBT for children, EMDR and more. Learn about all of our services here.