Absolutely! Therapy is a place to reflect and explore without judgment. It is an opportunity to receive support, validation, new ideas and perspectives to help shift your own experience and behaviors. Growth can be uncomfortable at times, but I can let you know that you won’t have to experience that alone. I can’t tell you how long it will take to feel better but more often than not, the more you put in, the more you will get out of therapy.
Children learn, grow and explore through play. For us, as adults, to fully be present with a child, we have to enter their world. This helps children feel safe and heard in therapy so that our work together is more successful. With play, I invite children to show up as they are and celebrate them just so.
I get it. It’s both a blessing and a curse to have a child keep it together until the moment they enter their home. I don’t need to see children in their worst moments to help them. In fact, I prefer that therapy is a safe, calm and welcoming place where they are able to remain present and engaged. No one can learn or grow when they are out of control.
Plus, as their grown up, you are present to let me know what is happening outside of the therapy space. Your insight into when and how big feelings happen help inform my approach to help kiddos be more successful.
Yes, it is important that parents remain involved in their teenager’s treatment. As a general approach, I like to keep parents updated on our goals, progress and attendance as well as invite parent insight on life outside of the therapy office and any concerns you might have.
With that, I also aim to have clear limits of confidentiality to support a teenager’s engagement in therapy. This involves a conversation with everyone present to know what is safe to keep private and what must be discussed with a parent. I generally discuss with the teenager what I will be sharing with their parent prior to discussing it with you.
At all times, I will take steps to keep your child and others safe when there are concerns for imminent risk of harm
The answer to this depends on treatment needs and goals. I want therapy to work for you which means scheduling needs to also reflect your time and financial abilities. Sessions typically start at weekly intervals. However, when appropriate, I’ve had individuals meet every other week. That may mean progress moves a bit slower and/or requires more work outside of session. Let’s chat together about what would work best for you or your family.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes. If you are not using your insurance benefits, longer sessions are available upon request.
Feeling comfortable with your therapist or anyone else, relies on chemistry and open communication. If we decide to work together, I encourage you to share if something I say bothers you or if I disappoint you in any way. Disappointment is a normal part of relationships and life, and in therapy, we aim to address and overcome it together.
Another thing to consider in finding a therapist is to research any specialities that you may be interested in and find therapists trained in those. I regularly encourage people to ‘shop around’ as you begin therapy to ensure you feel confident with who you are working with.
No, I cannot prescribe medications. You will need to see an MD or nurse practitioner for medications. Your primary care physicians or I can provide you with referral ideas in your search for a prescriber.
Reach out via phone or email and we will set up a time to talk.
