I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I started in this field in 1997. I worked in various different behavioral healthcare entities, providing out-patient psycho-therapy to children, adolescence, and adults. I have been in my full-time private practice since 2010. About 60% of my clients are under the age of 18, and 40% are adults.
The initial assessment takes place. I gather all pertinent information for diagnostic and treatment planning. I then spend the remainder of time, rapport building and establishing a therapeutic relation. When I work with young children, I also work with and depend on their parent(s) or caregiver(s) in treatment planning and on-going assessment of their progress at home and or school/ environments.
My years of experience working with various demographic populations of children and adults with minor to severe behavioral health disorders.
I love working with little kids who are not yet able to verbalize their emotions and feelings. Also, adolescence and adults with mood disorders that has interfered with their ability to function on a daily basis.
Cash - $150 per session
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I have been utilizing this treatment model over the past 20 years. This modality of treatment is one of the most effective psychotherapies. CBT aims to help the client deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way, which will change their actions and behavior.
This is generally utilized with children, tailored to their age and stage of development. In my playroom, toys, art, music and therapeutic games are used like words, to help the child prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth.
EMDR refers to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This treatment intervention is evidenced based proven to successfully treat trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It also can be used to treat other behavioral disorders. Over the years, I have utilized this treatment method and have had many positive outcomes. (I recommend in-person session for this treatment)
A type of talk psychotherapy that involves and helps family members better understand each other, to be able to work through the difficulties and improve the relationships within the family system.