Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling and Online Therapy in Decatur
Decatur Psychology has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth and mental well-being since 2008. Our practice combines evidence-based psychological techniques with insights from neuroscience to address each client's unique needs. With over 25 years of professional experience, including a 13-year career in higher education directing college counseling centers, our founder has developed a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in their personal and professional lives. We specialize in helping clients break free from negative patterns that hinder their vitality, connection, and sense of purpose. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, strategic goal-setting, and creating meaningful change through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.We maintain membership in the Georgia Psychological Association to stay at the forefront of our field. Our practice operates with transparency, offering clear fee structures and flexible appointment options while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. We utilize secure digital tools to streamline client communication and administrative tasks. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive preparation process for new clients, ensuring they have all necessary information before beginning their therapeutic journey.
Services
Individual Counseling
Online Therapy
Career Coaching
Insurance Guidance
Client Portal Access
Appointment Management
Therapeutic Resources
New Client Paperwork
Payment Processing
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of professional experience in clinical psychology
- Our approach integrates psychology with neuroscience insights for comprehensive care
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Flexible appointment options available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Secure digital tools streamline client communication and administrative processes
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address emotional challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. Our evidence-based approach helps clients break negative patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. Sessions focus on creating meaningful change through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Online Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care through PsyPact. This service offers flexibility for clients who prefer remote sessions or have scheduling constraints. Maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits with HIPAA-compliant technology.
Career Coaching
Specialized career development services help clients navigate professional challenges and transitions. Focuses on identifying strengths, setting career goals, and developing strategies for workplace success. Available as standalone service without insurance coverage.
Insurance Guidance
Comprehensive support navigating mental health insurance benefits. Includes verification of coverage, explanation of out-of-network options, and preparation of required documentation. Helps clients understand financial responsibilities and maximize insurance benefits.
Client Portal
Secure online platform for appointment scheduling, document sharing, and payment processing. Allows clients to manage personal information, sign consent forms electronically, and communicate securely with the practice. Streamlines administrative tasks for greater convenience.
People
John R. Lucy
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Lucy is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice and higher education. He integrates psychological science with neuroscience insights to help clients achieve personal growth and overcome mental health challenges.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, online therapy through PsyPact, and career coaching services tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Current clients can use our client portal for self-scheduling. New clients should complete our Appointment Inquiry Form to check availability.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare. We also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and accept self-pay clients.
What are your office hours?
Appointments available Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Wednesday-Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, with lunch break 12:30-2:15 PM.
What is your cancellation policy?
Missed appointments or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice incur a $75 fee that is not covered by insurance.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality while complying with legal requirements. Insurance companies may require clinical information, but we share only minimum necessary details.
Reviews (1)
Julia
Nov 28, 2015
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Dr. Lucy has helped me through some difficult times both in my professional life and personal life. He's literally changed the way I think through problems, issues and stress. He's been somewhat of a Life Coach in many ways. I own two businesses, by myself and I seriously don't think I could have made it this far without him. His office environment is very welcoming and comfortable (parking kind of sucks though). Dr. Lucy gets to the root of the issue and helps lead you down a path so that you learn to solve your own problems by seeing things through a different perspective. Very easy to talk things
