Individual Adult Therapy

Individual therapy is offered to clients of all ages. Treatment protocols are designed based on client presentation and the goals of change the client would like to achieve. The structure of therapy is based  on interpersonal history and development. Interactional analysis is used to enhance behavioral growth and dynamic effectiveness in negotiating relationships with self and others. Life influences, ranging from developmental adjustment to satisfaction with the aging process, are integrated into therapeutic treatments.

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Specialization in…

• Self-realization and mindfulness in relationship negotiation and adjustment.
• Recognizing symptoms of repressed memories and trauma to promote more resilient post-traumatic adjustment.
• Interpersonal approach to treating Anxiety and Depression.
• Developing and practicing nervous system self-management using self-hypnotic, meditative, and relaxation techniques.
• Developing skills to overcome attention deficits and to improve focus.
• Overcoming obsessive compulsive behavior and other addictive defenses.
• Interpersonal approach to treating personality ineffectiveness and dysfunction.

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Child and Adolescent Therapy

Child/Adolescent therapy is structured with a special focus on attachment issues, adjustment problems, anxiety, and depression symptoms in children and young adults. This therapy provides and facilitates the learning of new interpersonal skills along with behavioral changes that create more comfortable and effective social adjustments. Innovative, comprehensive, and effective specialized IPET programs are offered for developmental disorders including those on the autistic spectrum; attention/focus deficits and hyperactivity. Specialized IPET programs are also provided for young adult issues that revolve around attachment-separation, social skills, behavioral management, and life choices with troubled youth. Special Intensive Therapy Tracks are offered for adolescent/young adults whose behavior is obstructing their current and future success.

         Specialization in…

• Attachment-separation.
• Autistic Spectrum disorders.
• Attention/Focus Deficits .
• Hyperactivity and self-management.
• Childhood trauma.
• Anxiety and Depression.
• Social skills and behavioral management.

Marital and Couples Therapy

Relationship therapy combines dynamic interactional analysis of process with interpersonal history to treat dysfunctional relationship dynamics. Treatment goals include enhancing partner communication and understanding, and developing better negotiation skills.  Intensive Therapy Tracks are particularly effective in crisis situations.

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Family and Group Therapy

Interactional analysis is applied to define and work on group dynamics. Defining roles, interpersonal contracts, and the negotiation of those contracts is central to developing cooperative family/group dynamics. Special focus on effective parenting skills.

         Current Therapy Groups include…

• Men’s Psychotherapy Group
• Women’s Psychotherapy Group
• Psychotherapy Group for Adolescent Girls
• Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Parents of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Teenage Social Skills (ASD)
• Male Teenage Anger/Behavioral Skills
• Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
• Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
• Adults with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Mindfulness, Relationships, and Spirituality

Inquire for more information about group topics, size, and meeting times.