You are looking for
the best possible
assessment and treatment for yourself, your child,
your marriage or your family.
The success of psychological assessment and treatment
is an outgrowth of the relationship with your therapist.
Because I will be a vital part of the growth for you
and your family, I want you to understand how my 30+ years
of experience have shaped my approach to treatment.
My work with others has taught me that
change is possible at
any age.
However, research shows that early identification and
intervention is the ideal and I am passionate about early
identification of ADHD, LD and other childhood conditions.
Early intervention is the best
preventative for later associated conditions of
these complicated disorders.
When working with children, I use a team approach
that involves the child, parents, teachers and other health
care professionals in developing and implementing plans for
change.
The key to change for adults
is appreciating that our brains enjoy neuroplasticity that
lets us change at any stage of life.
In my experience, adults grow by understanding the
early programs and patterns that have been laid down in
their brains. As
these early connections are identified, you will begin to
appreciate how the brain functions and how to establish new
pathways that enable you to change your perceptions and
actions. As you
understand these connections, you will be able to choose to
change from the inside out.
As your therapist, I will help you to practice and
experience new ways of thinking and being in relationship.
The technical term for this approach is Neuro-Cognitive.
In the Neuro-Cognitive approach, the connection
between mental health, physical health and spiritual health
will become evident as you learn how your current thinking
and feeling are interwoven.
The result is
a more integrated
sense of self.
In the course of treatment, you may be asked to
complete homework in order to practice new ways of thinking
and behaving.
You may be asked to read different materials to expand your
understanding of how your mind works and how relationships
function.
