We provide diagnostic evaluations prior to beginning treatment or as a standalone service. This process informs our recommendations and allows us to thoughtfully collaborate with patients to plan next steps. Evaluations are individualized but may include: patient interview, parent interview, behavioral observations, questionnaires, and outreach to teachers and service providers (with permission).

Our approach to individual therapy includes evidence-based strategies that are tailored to patients’ unique challenges and areas of strength. The recommended length and frequency of sessions varies based on need.

There are built-in advantages of a group format that are uniquely valuable to the treatment process. Groups allow patients to experience therapy alongside others with similar goals. They also offer a sense of connection, as well as a safe environment to discuss and practice skills in real time.

We support parents by providing education and tools for improving their child’s social-emotional functioning and reducing conflict. Depending on the child’s age and presenting concern, we may recommend standalone parent training as the gold-standard approach. Parenting sessions can also be used to supplement a child’s individual therapy. The initial diagnostic evaluation will inform the extent to which parent involvement in treatment is recommended.

PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for children ages 2 through 7 with disruptive behavior. It has been adapted to treat other conditions, as well. Parents are coached during interactions with their child in real time, using a bug-in-the-ear system. This live coaching allows for immediate, targeted feedback from the provider, which makes PCIT a highly effective approach to addressing areas of concern.

Children are most successful when parents, teachers, and service providers are aligned and collaborative. We work with educators and school administrators to address classroom-based concerns and meet therapeutic needs across settings.