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Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, behavior problems, stress management, and more.
1124 Jonathan Street
Lemont, PA 16851

Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD is a psychologist in Lemont, PA specializing in psychology.

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1124 Jonathan Street
Lemont, PA 16851
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Some issues Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD 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.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2023, Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 182
mental health therapy 2354

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 2474

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 175
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 91
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 51
Dementia 64
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 2252

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 171
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 90
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 53
Dementia 59
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1829

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 288
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 160
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 58
Dementia 68
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1045

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 131
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 82
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 53
Dementia 73
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 972

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 93
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 49
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 53
Dementia 75
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 527

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 84
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 38
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 59
Dementia 75
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 278

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 64
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 23
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 50
Dementia 66
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 235

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 52
Dementia 58
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 141

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 36
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 24
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 43
Dementia 64
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 18
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 12
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 45
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Lemont, PA were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 182
mental health therapy 1112

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD.

Gender
Female 100
Male 41
Age
85 and over 51
75 to 84 39
Less than 65 16
65 to 74 28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 58
Cancer 7

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Coventry, Blue California, CIGNA PPO, United Healthcare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Coventry PPO, Medicare, Magellan Health Services, AETNA Inc. (Open Choice) and Vantage Health Plan, Inc..

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Margit D. Yocum, PSYD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Aetna
Coventry
Blue California
CIGNA PPO
United Healthcare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Coventry PPO
Medicare
Magellan Health Services
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)
Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

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Biography

Dr. Margit Yocum's area of specialization is psychology. Her areas of expertise include depression, coping with life changes, and physical disabilities. Dr. Yocum usually is in-network for Magellan Health Services, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She is conversant in German.

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