Adult and Couples Therapy
Adult
Adults come to me for many different reasons. They may have a general sense of dissatisfaction with life, career or relationships. Sometimes a life change such as losing a job, having a child, moving or going through a divorce is the concern. Some individuals feel stuck in problematic patterns or difficult life situations and want to make a change. Family problems are another common concern. Other individuals are having difficulty maintaining a balance of handling responsibilities and taking care of themselves. Others need to work on how a past trauma affects them. Some individuals have symptoms of mood disorders, depression, or anxiety. Others want to work on lifestyle concerns such as eating healthier and losing weight.
For adults we begin with a consultation in which we talk about your background, current situation and stressors you may be experiencing. I will do a thorough screen for any underlying mental health concerns. By the end of the first meeting, I will be able to provide you with my impressions and recommendations, as well as outlining some potential goals. To receive the most benefits from our meetings, subsequent appointments are scheduled on a regular basis, typically weekly to every other week to start.
For adults we begin with a consultation in which we talk about your background, current situation and stressors you may be experiencing. I will do a thorough screen for any underlying mental health concerns. By the end of the first meeting, I will be able to provide you with my impressions and recommendations, as well as outlining some potential goals. To receive the most benefits from our meetings, subsequent appointments are scheduled on a regular basis, typically weekly to every other week to start.
Couples
Couples treatment differs in approach from individual therapy. The focus is on how you as a couple are functioning versus addressing individual problems. The most common reason that couples see me is for communication difficulties that are impacting their ability to understand and connect with one another. Reconciling differences in parenting style is another frequent problem. At times couples may be coping with the after-effects of an affair. Other times couples are contemplating separating or are in the process of divorcing and need a neutral third party to gain perspective and to keep the lines of communication open.
Generally in couples treatment I meet with the couple as a unit. I do not work with one member of the couple individually on problems separate from the couple’s concerns. It is not uncommon for one or both members of the couple to be seeing a different clinician individually.
Couples treatment begins with an assessment of the current state of your relationship, as well as the history of it. Any individual problems that are impacting your functioning as a couple are noted. By the end of our first meeting I will outline my observations and recommendations. The goals for treatment will be outlined and clarified. Subsequent appointments are scheduled on a regular, mutually agreed upon frequency.
Generally in couples treatment I meet with the couple as a unit. I do not work with one member of the couple individually on problems separate from the couple’s concerns. It is not uncommon for one or both members of the couple to be seeing a different clinician individually.
Couples treatment begins with an assessment of the current state of your relationship, as well as the history of it. Any individual problems that are impacting your functioning as a couple are noted. By the end of our first meeting I will outline my observations and recommendations. The goals for treatment will be outlined and clarified. Subsequent appointments are scheduled on a regular, mutually agreed upon frequency.