No matter where you are in your life, let me help you find your peaceful point.
Dawn M. Birk, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist d.b.a. A Peaceful Point, L.L.C.
Montana License # 266
COVID 19 VIRUS INFORMATION: MY OFFICE IS OPEN. THE OFFICE IS CLEANED AND ALL SURFACES WIPED DOWN BY A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING AGENCY WEEKLY. I WIPE DOWN MY OFFICE DAILY. SANITIZING GEL, IS LOCATED AT THE FRONT DESK FOR CLIENT USE. SANITIZER IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN MY OFFICE. WEARING A MASK WHILE WAITING IN THE LOBBY IS RECOMMENDED SINCE THIS IS WHERE EXPOSURE IS THE GREATEST. IF YOU HAVE KNOWINGLY BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID OR HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID, WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE RESCHEDULE.
TELEHEALTH IS OFFERED. HOWEVER, SOME PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES MAY NOT COVER TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS. YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK YOUR OWN INSURANCE COMPANY OR YOU MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNCOVERED COSTS. CALL MY OFFICE, PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT, IF YOU ARE REQUESTING TELEHEALTH.
TELEHEALTH INSTRUCTIONS: ON THE DATE AND AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT, LOG ONTO https://doxy.me/drbirkshy THROUGH YOUR PHONE/TABLET/COMPUTER BROWSER. A POPUP WILL REQUEST THAT YOU ALLOW ACCESS TO YOUR MICROPHONE AND CAMERA. CLICK ON “ALLOW” AND IT WILL ASK YOU TO TYPE YOUR FIRST NAME AND THEN CLICK ON “CHECK-IN.” WAIT FOR ME TO CONNECT TO THE SESSION. ALL TELEHEALTH SESSIONS INCLUDE AUDIO AND VIDEO.
EVALUATIONS MUST OCCUR IN MY OFFICE. MATERIALS THAT NEED TO BE MANIPULATED FOR THE EVALUATION WILL BE SANITIZED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND GLOVES AND MASKS MAY BE WORN.
REMEMBER: YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES ABOUT MEETING FACE-TO-FACE AS I CANNOT GUARANTEE A COMPLETELY GERM-FREE ENVIRONMENT. IF YOU ARE ILL, PLEASE STAY HOME! IF YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS ALREADY COMPROMISED, PLEASE STAY HOME! IF YOU HAVE KNOWINGLY BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID OR HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID, WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE STAY HOME!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THESE TRYING TIMES!
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, WANT A BRIEF CALL OR WANT TO CHANGE/POSTPONE APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE CALL 406-252-0011.
NOTE: I do not do therapy with patients under 21 yrs old. I do evaluations on people of all ages, however, I don’t do evaluations on people who have Medicaid only for insurance. I do accept therapy patients who have Medicaid only.
Neuropsychological / Developmental / Psychological Evaluations / Geriatrics / Perinatal / and Individual Therapy
Therapy Orientations
Cognitive-Behavioral
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis
Stress Management/Relaxation
Solution-Focused/Problem-Solving
Contact
Location
1018 N. 30th Street Billings, MT 59101
(Off street parking)
Contact Info
dbirkshy@outlook.com
Call :Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (406)252-0011 fax(406)245-7074 [confidential VM]
Appointments available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Accepting New Patients/ Waitlisting Patients (21 to 85+ years for therapy; 3 to 85+ for evaluations)
Example of Problems/issues addressed in evaluations and/or therapy (counseling)
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Anxiety Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar disorder Caregiver/caretaker/job burnout Dementia (Differential diagnosis) Depression Grief/Loss Perinatal/Postpartum depression/anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) Self-esteem issues Sleep disorders
EVALUATION TYPES
Screenings and complete Neuropsychological Evaluations for Dementia Neuropsychological Evaluations (for Adults and Children 3 years and Up) Developmental Evaluations Psychological Evaluations Cognitive (IQ ) Evaluations Other Evaluations Available and tailored to the needs of the individual patient and/or based upon the referral question
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association
Montana Psychological Association
Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
EXPERIENCE (35 years)
Hospital Settings
Medical Clinics
Integrated Care Setting
Veterans
Community Mental Health Centers
Head Start
Indian Health Services Behavioral Health
Private Practice
Insurance accepted may include the following however, this is subject to change. please call your insurance company to determine whether services are covered. you may contact our office for more information regarding coverage and insurance plans accepted.
Allegiance Provider Direct America’s Choice Provider Network BCBS -Federal, Medicare, Traditional, Healthy Montana Kids, Manage Care EBMS City of Billings FedMed First Health Network Interwest Health Network Mountain Health Cooperative Majoris - Montana Health Systems Medicaid Medicare Pacific source Commercial Pacific Source Medicare Advantage Pacific Steel and Recycling Three Rivers Provider Network
Triwest VA
United Behavioral Health
NOTE: AS OF 1/1/2022, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED TO MEDICAID ONLY INSURED ALTHOUGH THERAPY WILL CONTINUE TO BE OFFERED.
Payment Accepted: Checks, Cash, Credit/Debit Cards, Money Orders
Education
B.A. Colorado College 1981 - 1985 Ph.D. Utah State University-1985-1989 Predoctoral Internship - Developmental Center for Handicapped Persons-1987-1989 Postdoctoral Fellowship - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Kennedy-Krieger Institute -1989-1990 Certificate of Gerontology Utah State University- 1988-1989
Member of the Montana Board of Psychologists 1997-2001
