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John Peter Byron JR., PsyD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: addictions, sports health, stress management, and more.

1660 Prudential Drive Suite 410
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 376-3800

John Peter Byron JR., PsyD is a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in psychology. John Peter Byron JR., PsyD is affiliated with Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville Baptist Behavioral Health LLC.

Office Locations

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

1660 Prudential Drive Suite 410
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 376-3800

(904) 390-7401

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Some issues John Peter Byron JR., PsyD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

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.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy refers to a specific type of counseling where relationship issues are the focus of the treatment. It used to be referred to as marriage counseling and still may be called that in many places, but because participants are not always married to each other, couples therapy is a more accurate name.

Closely related to family therapy, couples therapy is a type of counseling that seeks to help couples improve their relationship. A therapist may teach each partner in the relationship specific skills, such as managing or expressing their emotions, conflict resolution, communication skills, and problem solving. Both people in the couple need to be committed to learning new skills themselves as well as putting effort into supporting the relationship. The typical goals of couples therapy are to decrease conflict, unhappiness, and resentment, as well as increase communication, intimacy, and connection.

Couples therapy may be offered privately, at a university, or in a group practice. It is usually short-term therapy, lasting a few weeks until the participants have learned new skills and have the ability to repair their relationship. Its effectiveness depends on the willingness of both participants to commit to therapy and make the relationship a priority. For many couples it can be extremely helpful.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	21
mental health therapy	245

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	271

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	357

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	303

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	235

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	59
mental health therapy	386

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	290

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
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 John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	42
mental health therapy	341

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	363

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	367

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	392

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated as a psychologist in Jacksonville, FL were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

counseling services	50
diagnostic evaluation	21
mental health therapy	322

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Peter Byron JR., PsyD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that John Peter Byron JR., PsyD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at University Counseling Center - Gainesville, FL. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University Counseling Center - Gainesville, FL

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

John Peter Byron JR., PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

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.

John Peter Byron JR., PsyD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Prime, Aetna National Advantage Program, Medicare Advantage, Aetna Managed Choice, MultiPlan, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AARP, ValueOptions, Florida Self Directed Care, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), Gold Kidney Health Plan, Oscar Health, Florida Blue - MyBlue, Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Commercial, Plans Not Accepted, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS, Aetna Signature Administrator, Other, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, Aetna Whole Health, Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans, UMR Baptist Health Employees and Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, John Peter Byron JR., PsyD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE Prime

Aetna National Advantage Program

Medicare Advantage

Aetna Managed Choice

MultiPlan

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

AARP

ValueOptions

Florida Self Directed Care

Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network

Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS)

Gold Kidney Health Plan

Oscar Health

Florida Blue - MyBlue

Florida Blue - PPO (PPC)

Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue)

Commercial

Plans Not Accepted

Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS

Aetna Signature Administrator

Other

Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare

Aetna Whole Health

Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans

UMR Baptist Health Employees

Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices

Ratings & Reviews

John Peter Byron JR., PsyD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of John Peter Byron JR., PsyD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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Biography

Dr. John Byron is a specialist in psychology. His areas of expertise include addictions, stress management, and mood disorders. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Byron is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including AARP, Aetna, and TRICARE. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Medical Center South and Baptist Health.