Counseling
Individual: Helping individuals learn the coping skills necessary to manage difficult situations, lifestyles, or diagnoses.
Couples: Helping couples who are experiencing difficulties with relationships. Through improved communication many issues are able to be addressed and resolved.
Children: Why might children need therapy? It is common for children to experience occasional problems during normal growth and maturity. Some of these issues may include:
Low self-esteem
Tantrums/Anger
Slipping grades
Fewer friends
Lack of respect
Worry
Cries easily
Lack of cooperation
Perfectionism
Is the emotional distress or observed behaviors disrupting the daily function of the child? Of the family? If the answer to either of these questions is "yes", then it is highly likely that your child could benefit from therapy.
Adolescents: A tough question for most parents of a teenager is: When is my teen's behavior a sign of something serious instead of "normal" teen angst?
Being a teenager is a stressful part of personal development. Most teens are trying to discover who they are and who they want to be. Excessive distress is not healthy, however. Behaviors that may trigger concern are:
Changes in sleep habits
Withdrawal from friends and previous enjoyable activities
Changes in appetite
Slipping grades
Overly emotional reactions to common events
Headaches/Stomachaches that prevent him/her from doing things
Aggressive behavior
Any signs of drug or alcohol use
If these or other things begin to affect your teen's daily functioning, it is likely they could benefit from counseling.
Psychological Testing: Psychological testing to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for individuals with ADD, ADHD, and learning disabilities are available.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Assessment is available to identify whether there is an alcohol or other drug problem. Help is available for individuals who suffer from alcohol abuse and/or substance addiction issues. Treatment with a variety of therapeutic approaches is available.
Forensics
Forensic Psychology is the interface between psychology and the law. Most Forensic Psychologists provide services which are both clinical and forensic. This includes screening, evaluating, developing treatment plans and treatment. The request sometimes comes from the individual or parent, however, it can also come from the court and/or attorney. Examples of these are:
Parent-Child Counseling
Parenting Skills Training
Anger Management
Separation/Divorce Adjustment
Court Ordered Evaluations
Guardianship
Parenting Plans
Divorce Cases
DCF interventions
Court Ordered Treatment (Substance Abuse)
All forensic evaluations are fully compliant with Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists http://www.clinicalforensicpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Specialty-Guidelines-Final-2011.pdf
Telepsychology
Telepsychology is the practice of psychology by distance communication technology means such as email, telephone, internet-based communications, and video conferencing.
Provide services across larger distance with cost savings
No commuting
New meaning for the "lunch hour"
Why telepsychology?
Time: Using telepsychology eliminates commuting time. Whether it is a 10 minute trip each way or an hour, this is a tremendous time saver. Sessions can be held at your home or office whichever is more convenient
