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Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: stress management, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy treatment, and more.
67 President Street
Charleston, SC 29425

Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD is a psychologist in Charleston, SC specializing in psychology. Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD is affiliated with MUSC Health and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

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Office Locations

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425
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MUSC Health

67 President Street
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-9888
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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.

Psychotherapy Treatment

Psychotherapy is commonly referred to as talk therapy or simply therapy. Trained therapists help and guide patients as they talk through issues in their life and problem-solve ways to make healthy changes.

The use of therapy is extremely common, with millions of people going through therapy each year in the United States alone. It can be useful for patients who want to learn coping skills when they are facing difficult issues or need to heal from past trauma. Therapy can also be a support tool when patients are facing stressful periods in their life. Essentially, therapy is helpful any time life events require more mental or emotional resources than a patient currently has. Change is a major theme of therapy, offering a supportive environment for patients to make changes to their life or themselves so that past problems stop recurring in the future.

There are several different types of psychotherapy, with the most common being cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. This type of therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of CBT that encourages acceptance and validation as well as change. Interpersonal therapy focuses on relationships and communication as a pathway to feeling better. Psychoanalysis, an older form of therapy invented by Sigmund Freud, teaches that all problems stem from the unconscious.

Although many people see therapists by themselves, not all psychotherapy is one-on-one. For example, in family therapy, the therapist treats a family as a unit. Patients can also participate in group therapy, where they meet as a group to work on issues.

Psychotherapy is a safe, powerful healing tool that can help patients lead happier and healthier lives. However, therapy is a joint effort between the patient and the therapist. Both need to work together in order for therapy to be effective.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2015 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 61
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2016 were hypertension, depression, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 173

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 30
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 35
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2018 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 70
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 66
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 33
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2019 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 73
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 59
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 28
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 57
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 28
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 30
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 34
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2022 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 49
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 20
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 24
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD treated as a psychologist in Charleston, SC were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 107

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 32
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 30
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 0
Less than 65 38
65 to 74 1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD From 2015 - 2023

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

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 52
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

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.

Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Lillian M. Christon Arnold, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare
Aetna Medicare
Great-West Healthcare
WellCare
Community Care Network (CCN)
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Employers Health Network
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Coventry
Blue Choice
First Health
MedCost
Molina Healthcare
Group Health Plan (GHP)
Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
Clover Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Aetna (Open Choice)
AllWell by Absolute Total Care
Aetna (Managed Choice)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
First Choice Next
Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

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Biography

Dr. Lillian Christon Arnold is a specialist in psychology in Charleston, SC. Her areas of expertise consist of acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral medicine, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Christon Arnold is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network. She is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. MUSC Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Charleston, SC.

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