Dr. Teresa L. Mead (formerly Hughes*)
SPECIALTIES: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, weight loss/management, military issues, and adjustment disorders.
-Individual therapy for adolescents (ages 16 and older) and adults.
Dr. Teresa (Tracie) Mead is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping clients achieve a higher quality of life. She guides her patients to increased self-awareness to help them achieve their treatment goals and make decisions in the direction of their life values. Through gentle challenging and educating, patients are able to view their thoughts and behaviors from alternate perspectives, make informed changes, and achieve acceptance of themselves. She tailors therapy to meet the needs of the patient and draws from well-researched treatments.
Dr. Mead completed the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Residency Program and was the Assistant Chief Resident at Wilford Hall Medical Center (now Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center). Dr. Mead is currently licensed in Texas and is recognized as a Health Service Provider in Psychology with the National Register for Health Service Providers. Dr. Mead retired from the Air Force in 2014 after serving in a variety of clinical and leadership roles.
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medical & Clinical Psychology - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Master of Science (MS), Medical & Clinical Psychology - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Sciences - United States Air Force Academy
Certifications/Credentials
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Credentialed as a National Register Health Service Psychologist
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Certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist
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Certified Cognitive Processing Therapist
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PSYPACT: Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
Additional Training
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for traumatic stress
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Prolonged Exposure (PE) for traumatic stress
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Insurance / Accepted Forms of Payment
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Tricare - In network
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - In network
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Aetna - In network
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Medicare - In network
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United Healthcare Choice - In network
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Cash, credit card, debit card, and check
* Please note: insurance and licensing information is currently (as of October 2024) under Dr. Mead's previous name Teresa Mead Hughes. We apologize for any confusion during this transition.