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Joseph Kennell, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, psychological evaluation, aging, and more.
3705 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104

Joseph Kennell, PHD is a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV specializing in psychology.

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3705 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 53
mental health therapy 93

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 109
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 19
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 49
Dementia 43
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 288

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 98
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 14
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 48
Dementia 41
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 271

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 180
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 22
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 40
Dementia 34
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 191

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 104
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 47
Dementia 38
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 150

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 92
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 13
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 35
Dementia 39
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 142

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 103
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 22
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 42
Dementia 47
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 105
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 13
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Dementia 41
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 92
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 38
Dementia 51
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 39
Dementia 45
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 78
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 40
Dementia 40
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kennell, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated as a psychologist in Parkersburg, WV were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 53
mental health therapy 178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 94
Age
75 to 84 50
85 and over 9
Less than 65 20
65 to 74 51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kennell, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joseph Kennell, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 38
Cancer 7

Education & Training

He has a state license in West Virginia.

Licensed In: West Virginia

Insurance Information

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Joseph Kennell, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Blue California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Joseph Kennell, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Blue California
Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Joseph Kennell's area of specialization is psychology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kennell include psychoeducation, depression, and geriatric consultation. He is an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and Medicare insurance.

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