Through years of experience and the use of evidence-based practices, we will engage and develop the best path forward to move forward.  Counseling areas that will be offered are: 

• Anxiety Management

• Stress Management

• Depression

• Grief

• Abuse

• Victimization

• Trauma

• Family Therapy

• And more

During the initial appointment, you will share the emotional health challenges you are going through. We will spend time getting to know each other and talking about what therapy may look like for you.  You will have time to ask questions and we will have plenty of questions of our own.  This will build an initial assessment that we can use in creating your specific treatment plan. 

Our passion for therapy on all levels was built on the love we have for working with youth and teens to help them work towards a long, happy, and fulfilling life.  We understand the challenge many of our children and their families face.  Using various behavioral therapies, as well as supportive plans we can build treatment goals that are realistic, achievable, and attainable.  The areas offered are similar to the ones presented in the adult outpatient counseling but extend to school issues, personal growth, self-esteem, and more.  Please call and we can talk more.  We also will gladly work with and coordinate with team members such as teachers, doctors, and other behavioral supports, e.g.     

Specialized Services

EMDR 

(Lisa and Regan)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.  The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health.  If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering.  Once the block is removed, healing resumes.  Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy training sessions, I can help you activate their natural healing processes. 

EFIT

(Only with Jessika at this time)

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is a type of therapy that assists clients in naming, experiencing, and releasing strong emotions that are controlling their lives.   It mixes person-centered care, attachment studies, and family systems to create a unique approach that uses vulnerability, acceptance, empathy, and relationships to bring healing.   EFIT may work well for clients who feel "stuck" in an event and want someone to listen to them process and sort through their experiences.