Services

Consultations — The first step in therapy is creating a collaborative relationship and identifying your most pressing issues. We will also begin to define specific treatment goals and strategies for change. We will examine whether the best methods of treatment are individual, family, couples, or combinations of individual and family.

Individual and family sessions — Individual sessions last 50 minutes and can include discussion, clarification, reflection, remembering past experiences, and practicing coping strategies. Children learn strategies for success and heal their hurts by playing games, drawing, talking, and other activities. Sometimes the whole family gathers, to experience a family meeting and to exchange ideas and get feedback.

Different treatment packages — People have different time-frames for therapy, and insurance reimbursement is often limited. Based on your needs, I can design a four-, eight-, or twelve-week treatment plan for you, or I can provide ongoing therapy. You can continue therapy even after you complete one or more treatment plans.

Therapeutic Models — I use a variety of recognized therapeutic styles, depending upon what an individual or family needs and wants:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) — thinking about and coming to recognize behavioral patterns that may need changing
• Sand tray — building miniature worlds
• Hypnosis — allowing one to access inner feelings and competencies
• Mindfulness — becoming aware of triggers and different moods

Referrals for medication assessment and specialists — Serious depression or attention-deficit disorders can prevent anyone from living life to the fullest. I work with experienced psychiatrists who will address your symptoms to decide whether medication can be effective. My referral network includes specialists in psychological assessments, school placement, and biofeedback.

Insurance reimbursement — I am an approved provider with Care First (BlueCross & BlueShield), Magellan, Ætna, and Tricare.