🛡️ Why Mental Health Treatment Matters in OWCP Claims

By: Dr. Jenn Merthe-Grayson, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

When federal employees think about OWCP claims, they often focus on physical injuries. But your emotional health plays a huge role in recovery - and OWCP recognizes this.
Mental health treatment is not only helpful… it can be essential. 🌿

🧠 Workplace Injury Isn’t Just Physical

After a work injury or traumatic incident, many federal workers experience:

• 😟 Anxiety or fear of returning to work

• 🌙 Sleep problems

• 💭 Intrusive thoughts

• 😞 Depression due to pain or limitations

• 🌀 Emotional numbness or irritability

• 🔥 Burnout or overwhelm

These symptoms can make physical healing harder and interfere with daily life - but they respond well to professional support.

📄 How Therapy Strengthens the OWCP Claim & Recovery Process

Seeing an OWCP-enrolled psychologist provides benefits such as:

1️⃣ Understanding the emotional effects of the injury

You get space to process what happened and why your body is responding this way.

2️⃣ Improved daily functioning

Therapy supports sleep, concentration, mood regulation, and stress management.

3️⃣ Smoother return-to-work planning

Address emotional blocks early to prevent long-term difficulties.

4️⃣ Proper OWCP documentation

I provide:

• CA-16 mental health evaluations

• Progress notes

• Treatment plans

• Narrative reports (required by OWCP)

Accurate documentation supports your claim and reflects the true scope of your injury.

💯 OWCP Covers Mental Health at No Cost to You

For approved claims, mental health treatment is 100% covered - no copays, no billing stress.

You deserve support that honors both your physical and emotional recovery.

🔵 If you're navigating an OWCP claim, therapy can support your healing, strengthen your case, and help you rebuild confidence.

You don’t have to do this alone. Contact me today!