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Jameca Falconer, PHD

(Jameca Woody Cooper, PHD)

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, parenting issues, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
8000 Bonhomme Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105

Jameca Falconer, PHD is a psychologist in Clayton, MO specializing in psychology. Jameca Falconer, PHD is affiliated with EMERGENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES.

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8000 Bonhomme Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
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Some issues Jameca Falconer, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Jameca Woody Cooper, PhD, a psychologist and adjunct professor at Webster University in Missouri, explains that often the feelings associated with postpartum depression begin with hormonal changes...”—"Postpartum depression is more common than many people realize. Here's who it impacts.", USA Today, September 2024
“"Many of my therapy clients describe depression as a 'fog' or 'heaviness' that lingers over them and makes it difficult for them to experience happiness or contentment," echoes Jameca Woody Cooper,...”—"Depression affects 1 in 5 people. Here's what it feels like.", USA Today, November 2023
“"Data reveals that 27% of people with major depressive disorder also have a drug addiction," says Jameca Woody Cooper, PhD, a psychologist and adjunct professor at Webster University in Missouri.”—"Is alcohol a depressant? Understand why it matters.", USA Today, October 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Jameca Falconer, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

talk therapy

In 2013, Jameca Falconer, PHD had a list price for talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 136

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 64
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 159

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 254

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2018 were depression and hypertension.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 281

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 33
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2019 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 42
Dementia 29
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 351

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 56
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 15
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 59
Dementia 49
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 248

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 11
Black 40
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2021 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 51
Dementia 47
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 397

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 53
Dementia 38
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 651

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 48
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 58
Dementia 35
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Jameca Falconer, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated as a psychologist in Clayton, MO were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 281

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 22
Ethnicity
Black / African American 21
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 1
85 and over 1
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jameca Falconer, PHD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jameca Falconer, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Dementia 22
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jameca Falconer, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

EMERGENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

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.

Jameca Falconer, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Medicare and AETNA Inc. (Open Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Jameca Falconer, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
United Healthcare
Medicare
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)

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Biography

Dr. Jameca Falconer is a psychology specialist in Clayton, MO. Dr. Falconer obtained a license to practice in Missouri.

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