FAQ
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 is in between two smaller office/retail buildings. Enter the parking lot on the West side (by US Post Office). Park at the far (South) end of the lot and look for the green awning on the West side of the 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, dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. We can not guarantee any appointments for new patients.
Please call 651-644-4100 to ask about availability for the specific service in which you are interested. Availability of initial appointments can fluctuate and depends on whether individual clinicians have openings for new clients. See our provider page for clinicians currently accepting new clients. Most initial assessments are typically scheduled within one week.
Do you offer telehealth services?
All providers at MCP currently offer telehealth options for most services. Due to COVID-19, most insurance companies currently reimburse for telehealth. If you are interested in telehealth, talk to your provider for details about their telehealth services and contact your insurance company to determine coverage. Some services may not be available via telehealth.
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?
Who do I contact with a question about my bill/insurance, etc?
Do you have a sliding scale?
We have a resource page dedicated to insurance and billing that can be found here.
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence based comprehensive cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. to treat individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality traits, Substance Use Disorders, 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 held at various times between 9:00 am and 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours. We have groups specific to adults, young adults (Ages 18-23), Substance Use Disorders, eating disorders, LGBTQ+, healthcare providers, and 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 participate for longer than one year). Clients general continue DBT individual therapy following graduation from skills group.
How many people are in a DBT skills group?
It depends. Most groups average 8 people per session, but can be as few as 3 or as many as 10.
Do you provide only DBT?
No. We provide non-DBT individual, couple, and family therapy. We provide other specialized therapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT for children and more. Learn about all of our services here.
Other questions pertaining to the clinic may be directed to our Clinic Administrator, Kristin Standafer at 651-272-1023.