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Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology and Psychology
Professional interests include: personality disorders, parenting issues, diagnostic evaluation, and more.
17w662 Butterfield Road Suite 302
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN specializing in neuropsychology and psychology. Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Loyola Medicine, Ascension and Ascension Saint Alexius.

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Office Locations

1099 Helmo Avenue N Suite 130
Oakdale, MN 55128
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120 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
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Loyola Medicine

120 Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60642
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1451 Merchant Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
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1531 Grove Avenue
Barrington, IL 60102
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1531 Grove Avenue Suite 105
Barrington, IL 60010
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1603 Orrington Avenue Suite 600
Evanston, IL 60201
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Endeavor Health

17w662 Butterfield Road Suite 302
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(847) 469-7537
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2300 Barrington Road Suite 105
Hoffman Estates, IL 60163
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2300 Barrington Road Suite 105
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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2551 N. Clark Street Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60614
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2560 Foxfield Road Suite 330 Street
Charles, IL 60174
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2604 Dempster Street Suite 407b
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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2604 Dempster Street Unit 407b Park
Ridge, IL 60068
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302 Oak Brook 17w662 Butterfield Road Suite
Terrace, IL 60181
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420 Lake Cook Road Suite 112
Deerfield Lake, IL 60015
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420 Lake Cook Road Suite 112
Deerfield, IL 60015
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939 W. North Avenue Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60642
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Some issues Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2012, Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2012 were diagnostic evaluation, mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 67
diagnostic evaluation 117
mental health therapy 83

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2013 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 28
mental health therapy 169

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 95
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 40
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 33
Dementia 75
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 340

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 40
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 34
Dementia 75
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 450

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 156
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 316
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 88
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 75
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 446

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 32
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 33
Dementia 75
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 402

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 32
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 75
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 131

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 41
Dementia 75
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 36
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 15
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 75
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 170

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 32
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 43
Dementia 75
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 183

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 61
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 61
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 222

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 42
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 201

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 43
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Oakdale, MN were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

counseling services 47
diagnostic evaluation 117
mental health therapy 242

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 77
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 84
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 48
85 and over 20
Less than 65 10
65 to 74 41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD treated were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 8
Dementia 62

Education & Training

She has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health
Loyola Medicine
Ascension
Ascension Saint Alexius

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Molina Healthcare, Blue California, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, HealthSpring, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Medicare, Magellan Health Services, BCBS Commercial HMO and Zing Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christina Joy Blodgett, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Aetna
Molina Healthcare
Blue California
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare Advantage
CIGNA PPO
HealthSpring
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Medicare
Magellan Health Services
BCBS Commercial HMO
Zing Health

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Biography

Dr. Christina Blodgett practices psychology and neuropsychology. Her areas of expertise include the following: geriatric consultation, autism, and education consultation. Dr. Blodgett is professionally affiliated with Ascension, Endeavor Health, and Loyola Medicine. Magellan Health Services, Blue California, and Aetna seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Blodgett accepts. She welcomes new patients at her office inAlgonquin, IL as reported by Ascension. She is conversant in Spanish.

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