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Kalyani Gopal, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: forensic evaluations, chronic illness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
7725 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Kalyani Gopal, PHD is a psychologist in Merrillville, IN specializing in psychology. Kalyani Gopal, PHD is affiliated with MID-AMERICA PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICE PC.

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Office Locations

7725 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
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9335 Calumet Avenue Suite D Munster, Indiana 46321
Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
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9335 Calumet Avenue Suite D
Munster, IN 46321
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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.

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"We give survivors a voice to change their life from helplessness to empowerment, and to then control their destiny," said Kalyani Gopal, a clinical psychologist and cofounder of SAFE Coalition for...”—"Sex trafficking survivors must first find their voice to share pain, fears, and triumphs", Chicago Tribune, July 2021
“The man, whom I'm not identifying, is a client of Dr. Kalyani Gopal, a Munster-based clinical psychologist who treats sex trafficking victims.”—"Column: Safe house for sex trafficking survivors in East Chicago will be new cornerstone of support", Chicago Tribune, November 2020
“Dr. Kalyani Gopal, the organization's founder who treats victims as a clinical psychologist, said neighbors there refused to meet with group members to discuss the project. "”—"Column: Child sex trafficking is a 'human tragedy' ignored through apathy, shame, lack of compassion", Chicago Tribune, September 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 104

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 237

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 29
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 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 35
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 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 205

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 27
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 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2015 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 27
mental health therapy 481

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 28
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 382

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 23
Dementia 27
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 281

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 42
Dementia 29
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 229

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
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 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 17
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 160

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
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 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 20
Dementia 17
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 157

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
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 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 23
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 122

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 30
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 30
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 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 22
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 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 67
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 Kalyani Gopal, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN were mental health therapy and counseling services.

counseling services 27
mental health therapy 221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 38
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 40
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 30
65 to 74 9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kalyani Gopal, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kalyani Gopal, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 65
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 12
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kalyani Gopal, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MID-AMERICA PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICE PC

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.

Kalyani Gopal, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network (MHN), Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Kalyani Gopal, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Kalyani Gopal practices psychology in Merrillville, IN, Munster, IN, and Broadway Merrillville, IN. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gopal include crisis intervention, geriatric consultation, and behavioral therapy. Magellan Health Services, Health Net, and Cigna appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Gopal takes. Dr. Gopal (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu, Kannada, and Hindi.

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