R Parrett
Providing behavioral services and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. In the past, I was in the military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment. Diagnostically, I utilize my education in clinical psychology to explore behavioral health habits and needed modifications for change. Then, treatment focuses on skill development, relationships, and cultural influences to establish support systems to help maintain change. I hope to assist families and individuals to improve their quality of life, daily functioning, relationships, and communication.
There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding.
First session
The first session will include a brief history of the presenting problem, client history, and a brief overview of what areas a patient is willing or wanting to work on during their treatment.
Strengths
I have worked in the field since 1995. First as a behaviorist, then a marriage and family therapist and now as a clinical psychologist. During my career, I have worked in hospital settings, prison systems, in the community, and in private practice. I have learned that when I am working with others the first step is to listen and understand within a framework of open and honest communication. Additionally, exploring a person’s history, culture, scripting, long-term goals, and daily habits can assist them in becoming aware of how they view themselves and others. During treatment I will listen, but I will also provide feedback and suggestions for change. I believe that therapy requires both patient and clinician to work together as a team. Patients should be willing to work on what they discuss in session between their appointments.
Ideal clients
I work with individuals, couples and families in establishing healthy boundaries and expectations in themselves and others, managing relationship issues, working through life transition issues, grief and loss related issues and single event and complex trauma. I am also willing to work with individuals, couples and families to assist them in facilitating skill development, social skills, effective communication, and in addressing developmental issues.
Origin story
I became a psychologist due to my interest in human behavior and due to having an innate drive to learn more about how biology, cultural influences, human behavior, scripting, and development contribute to how people view themselves and the world around them. I have a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis, a masters in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in clinical psychology but mostly I enjoy working with people, families and couples.
Ongoing work together
Ongoing treatment and sessions will explore recent behavior patterns, thoughts and feelings and how these may be contributing to a patient’s progress towards their therapeutic goals or away from them.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective methods to develop awareness of internalized scripting and core beliefs that impact an individual’s perception of events and reaction to situations. By exploring these patterns and problem solving for alternative outcomes patients can become aware in their choices to modify their behavior.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 29259