I work with children (ages 5-12), adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, family, and group services.
I specialize in the following areas:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting
- Self-harming and Suicidal Behaviors
- Family and Parent-Child Conflict
- Divorce
- Loss and Bereavement
- Relationship issues
- Life Transitions
- Stress Management
- Academic Concerns
I have been trained and certified in the following Evidence Based Practices (use of current research to incorporate into clinical practice):
- Seeking Safety: Therapeutic model developed by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D. to assist in increasing safety when at risk due to trauma and/or substance abuse (see helpful links for additional information).
- Positive Parenting Program: Ten week parenting program developed by Professor Matt Sanders for parents who are experiencing difficulties with children presenting with disruptive and oppositional behaviors; additional levels of model include anger management and partner support in order to enhance positive parenting practices.
- Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Therapeutic model developed by Judith A. Cohen, Anthony P. Mannarino, and Esther Deblinger in which individual and conjoint child and parent sessions are facilitaited for children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties due to traumatic life experiences.