About Us

• Most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
  
  Dr. J.R. Dages, Ph.D., LP, Psychological and Counseling Services is pleased to announce that Dr. John Dages has opened a new private practice in Joplin, MO, and will be accepting new clientele starting May 1, 2017.
  
  Dr. Dages has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1997, specializing in the treatment of an extensive variety of mental health problems. He has a valuable background in developmental & social psychology as well as specific fellowship training in the treatment of eating disorders, an expert in crisis intervention, and most recently directed Bariatric Psychology evaluations for Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, MO.
  
  Dr. Dages counsels individuals, groups, and families to help them understand problems, define goals and develop realistic action plans. Dr. Dages compassionately focuses on providing help to individuals to pinpoint difficulties and provide fundamental skills to build effective tools and to address individual needs.