Individual Psychotherapy
Parent/Caregiver Consultation
Couples Psychotherapy
Individual Psychotherapy can be a powerful method for resolving specific problems or gaining a better understanding of oneself. I work to help those in psychotherapy gain a greater awareness of their condition or current difficulty, and then help them constructively respond to these issues. Depending on the reasons a person is receiving psychotherapy, this process may involve very clear steps, or it may be less structured. The duration of psychotherapy is determined by your goals and priorities: The process may be only a few sessions, or it may be longer, but I approach psychological treatment as a time-limited process with a plan. I will remain conscious of your goals throughout your care.
Sessions are either 50 minutes or 80 minutes following the initial interview.
There is a great deal of neurodiversity among us. Children can be neurodivergent in many different ways, possibly diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder, or maybe lacking a formal diagnosis but recognized as "different". While there are many options to undergo evaluation and diagnosis of such conditions, there may be fewer options for guidance and consultation once the condition is identified. Parents of children who have these neurobehavioral or neurodevelopmental conditions often need assistance in interpreting evaluations that were conducted, or want to better understand options for their child and are seeking guidance regarding how to proceed. This can be particularly important when the condition is resulting in difficulties at home or in school. Guidance is also often needed during transition planning, such as when a young person moves from high school to college or vocational training. I consult with parents to offer perspective, review options, and provide direction.
Sessions are 80 minutes following the initial interview.
Couples may want to enter psychotherapy for many reasons. Often there are specific goals that a couple will have for psychological care because they know what they want in their relationship but are having difficulty achieving it on their own. Or they may know they could benefit from couples psychotherapy but are not quite sure yet what their specific goals might be. It is not unusual for a couple to be experiencing a crisis by the time they seek psychological care, possibly because a problematic pattern has worsened over time or because a specific event has occurred in the relationship. I approach couples psychotherapy as a time-limited process that helps to produce the change the couple seeks. Depending on the nature of the problem, sessions may be scheduled close together as a "burst of care" or may be spaced more distantly so the couple can follow through with agreed upon plans between sessions. I will often arrange for some individual sessions where I see each partner alone. Psychotherapy for couples is often not covered by health insurance, so you should inquire about this with your insurer.
Sessions are 50 minutes or 80 minutes following the initial interview.
