Typical Questions
How long are my sessions?Individual sessions are fifty minutes in length and meet one time per week.
This depends on you. Therapy will continue for as long as you are benefiting from the work.
You can expect to talk about what is going on for you. You can expect to talk about what you want to change and how we can make that happen. You can expect to be listened to, to feel comfortable and safe and to be understood
Yes. Please call and we can take some time to discuss your needs. You may also email me with your concerns and I will respond within 24 hours.
Yes. When you meet with a therapist, the content of what is discussed is between you and the therapist.
Individual Therapy
Therapy for Adults & Adolescents
The first step is getting your questions answered. Take a look around this site and send an email if you have further questions. Once you feel that you have had your questions answered, the next step is to schedule an intake so that all important information can be gathered. The intake runs for ninety minutes. Adolescents will be accompanied by a parent or guardian for this meeting. Adults will attend this session alone. Following this session, you will be provided a diagnosis to substantiate a treatment plan. The treatment plan is then drafted, along with the client, and will include short and long term goals for treatment, treatment modalities, intervention strategies and, at times, homework assignments.
Treatment Modalities & Interventions
Cognitive Behavior Therapy:
Helpful in cases that are highlighted by negative thinking,
poor behavior choices, negative outcomes following attempts at communication, anxiety and depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy:
Helpful in cases that are highlighted by interpersonal relationship struggles, emotion regulation difficulties,
impulse control difficulties and issues with self abuse.
Rational Emotive Therapy:
Helpful in cases that are highlighted by fear, worry and anxiety that impact goal attainment and relationship
fulfillment.
Creative Art Therapy:
Helpful in cases where individuals are less inclined to express themselves verbally and benefit from
alternative outlets.
Social Skills Work - Individual and Group Work:
Helpful for individuals that struggle with self esteem, fail to manage social situations, experience bullying
or bully others, experience social anxiety/phobia, lack assertiveness skills, etc.
Anger Management - Individual and Group Work:
Helpful for individuals that struggle to control their anger and require assistance with coping skills and
communication strategies.
Weight and body issues:
Individuals that struggle with weight and body issues are also seen for treatment. Experience and education
in exercise physiology lends itself to a unique approach in helping clients achieve a healthier and more
rewarding lifestyle.
Treatment Issues
Adults are generally seen for issues that include depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, anger management, coping skills, peer stressors, isolation, career and work struggles, familial and relationship pressures, sexuality and identity issues, self esteem issues, mood disorders, phobias and panic, time management and organizational skills, life skills, assertion and communication skills, etc.
Adolescents are generally seen for issues that include anger, depression, mood disorders, identity disorders, impulse control disorders, anxiety disorders, sexual identity issues, relationship struggles, defiance and opposition, social skills deficits, ADHD, etc.