Prior to starting or scheduling sessions a free 15 minute phone consultation is set up where we can discuss reasons for treatment, scheduling and expectations.  At this time it is great to get a feel for if I am a good fit for your family and to ask any questions your may have. Once we schedule a session I will send you paperwork to complete prior to the first session.  This may include a Child History Form and other assessment reports that may be needed.

The first four sessions will consist of a four segment evaluation for me to get to know you and your child/children.  

• First I will meet with the caregivers alone.  This gives us the opportunity to discuss concerns and child's history without the child present.

• Second session will consist of a family meeting.  I will get to meet and interact with all family members living in the household in order to form a comprehensive assessment.

• Third, I will meet with one caregiver and the child.  During this session I evaluate the child's capacity for focused topic discussion and individual play therapy.

• Fourth session will be held again with the caregivers alone.  This will give us an opportunity to discuss the assessment and review each caregivers and child's family history. Our own parenting can be effected by how we were parented as children and it is important for the therapist to understand larger family dynamics.

Weekly sessions there after will follow a specialized treatment plan to address your family/child's needs and build strengths. About once a month your weekly session will be replaced with a mindful parenting meeting to help you as the caregiver address your child's behaviors.