Services

Psychotherapy is the treatment of behavioral, emotional, personality, and psychiatric disorders that are based on verbal and non-verbal communication and the application of empirically supported (i.e., an intervention that is grounded in research showing that it works) approaches. There are many forms of psychotherapeutic approaches; we have been trained in a broad range of these. Although our training and background education has varied, we predominantly use Cognitive Behavioral approaches, but certainly consider other evidence-based approaches in our practice, using them when appropriate, in collaboration with our clients. Some examples of evidence-based approaches that we use in our work are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

Here are common problems people come to see us for:

• Sadness/Depression/Mood Disorders
• Anxiety and Specific Phobias (fears)
• Panic (anxiety) Attacks
• Complex Trauma Histories and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Interpersonal (Social Relationships) Problems
• Behavior Problems

Some of the common issues people request a psychological evaluation from us for include:

• ADHD/ADD
• Intellectual Giftedness
• Learning and Academic Problems
• Developmental Disabilities (e.g., Autism, Intellectual Disability, etc.)
• Personality Functioning
• Diagnostic Clarification
• Functional abilitties related to work duties (i.e., pre-employment; fitness for duty)

Psychological assessment can also be a useful tool in treatment planning and therapy. In this regard, we use Therapeutic Assessment at times in our work with therapy clients.

What to expect: Psychological assessment will involve you in many “activities” that take place over several hours. These activities include participating in a clinical interview, and completion of standardized testing and questionnaires. Our process also involves, when appropriate, observation of behavior, and at times a review of previous treatment and assessment records. At the end of the process, unless the evaluation is sub-contactor through your employer as is the case with pre-employment and fitness for duty evaluations, we will review the results with you and provide you with a written report that include our recommendations and when necessary, referrals for additional services.

Forensic psychology is the application of psychological knowledge within legal contexts. Our training permits us to conduct a wide variety of public safety, civil and family court-related, and adult and juvenile criminal court-ordered, prosecution, or defense attorney sought evaluations, provide psych-legal consultation services, and act as an expert witness. Here are the various types of evaluations that we conduct:

Juvenile Forensic Evaluations

• Fitness to proceed
• Responsibility for conduct
• Certification/waiver to adult court
• Risk/Dangerousness
• General diagnostic and treatment needs

Adult Forensic Evaluations

• Competency to stand trial or participate in Hearings
• Mental status at the time of the offense (Sanity)
• Sentencing mitigation
• Sexual offender risk/Future dangerousness
• Sexually violent predator
• General psychological evaluation with treatment recommendations

Law Enforcment, Public Safety, and Health Professionals

• L3 Determinations of Psychological Health
• Fitness for Duty and Return to Work

We are also available for psycho-legal consultation and expert testimony. Please contact us to discuss your needs.