Saint Francis Healthcare System

Mental Health • Cape Girardeau, MO

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Behavioral Health - Psychologist at Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Missouri offers behavioral health services including mental health counseling and treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep disorders. Working with physicians, psychologists help identify behavioral and emotional factors affecting medical conditions and assist with smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle changes.

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Clinic Type

Mental Health

Address

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Phone

573-331-3000

Email

foundation@sfmc.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.sfmc.net/service/other-services/behavioral-health/

Services Offered

Behavioral Health Services
Psychologist
Mental Health Counseling
Chronic Pain Management
Fibromyalgia treatment
Peripheral neuropathy
Lower back pain
Jaw pain
Headaches
Sleep disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome
Anxiety and mood disorders
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-concussion syndrome
Quit smoking
Weight loss / obesity management
Lifestyle changes
Rehabilitation navigation

Insurance & Payment

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Behavioral Health Services are covered by most insurance policies, including Medicare and Missouri and Illinois Medicaid. Verify with provider for specific benefits.

Savings plan: Saint Francis also has a scholarship program for eligible patients who are unable to pay.

Languages Spoken

English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Jeffrey Johnston, LPC): 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Georgette Johnson): 5.0/5.0 (1 review)
WebMD (Dr. Deborah Kerr): 5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Healthgrades (Dr. Shannon Dark): 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
BirdEye (The Gibson Center): 4.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Rehab.com (FCC Behavioral Health): 3.56/5.0 (9 reviews)

Patients praise

Compassionate and knowledgeable care providers
Effective treatment leading to personal recovery and well-being improvements
Supportive, non-judgmental environment in many facilities
Accessibility of telehealth services

Common complaints

Concerns regarding staff professionalism and rudeness
Frustrations with facility policies, scheduling, and inconsistent instructions
Specific reports of unprofessional conduct or behavior by individual staff members

"Words cannot express how absolutely wonderful this doctor is. She helped me through the hardest time in my life."

— WebMD review of Dr. Georgette Johnson

"Dr. Kerr is hands down the most compassionate, knowledgable, and wonderful person I have ever met with for my mental health disorders."

— WebMD review of Dr. Deborah Kerr

"The admissions coordinator at the women's center in Cape is rude and shouldn't be working there. She refers to the clients as junkies while she sits there and smiles in your face."

— BirdEye review of The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.