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TEXAS LICENSED SYSTEMIC THERAPIST
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GLOBAL RELATIONSHIP COACH
©BeginAnywhereLLCSPECIALITIES
my superskills are...
Relationship Help
conflict
dating fatigue
boundaries
divorce/ breakup
codependency
trust issues
trauma bonding
polycule issues
attachment style
relationship trauma
abandonment fears
communication
poly affirming
LGTBQ+ Support
queer affirming
gender identity
transition plan
coming out
partner conflict
family rejection
stigmatization
queer identity
religious trauma
partner therapy
social trauma
political trauma
kink affirming
Mood Issues
depression
anxiety
phobias
bipolar 1
borderline pd
explosiveness
impulsivity
panic attacks
intrusive thoughts
mood swings
dysthymia
adjustment disorder
CPTSD/PTSD
Parent Coaching
same-page parenting
choice + consequences
end power struggles
effective time outs
empathetic listening
power struggles
'splitting' issues
adolescent rebellion
stop sibling rivalry
no more acting-out
handling fit throwing
coparenting conflict\
teenage development
C O N T A C T
Lavelda Naylor MA LMFT-S
BEGIN ANYWHERE LLC
(email always best)
lavelda.naylor@gmail.com
2186 Jackson Keller Rd, Ste 2277
San Antonio*, TX 78213
(210) 446-9552
A P P R O A C H
I have an educational background in philosophy and psychology, have worked in neuroscience research and mental health, but now practice applied systems theory and empowerment coaching in private practice. Each of these lenses helps me identify similarities across clients, the MACRO stuff, but also see what is unique to each client, the MICRO stuff, and both of kinds of information are critical to understanding a person and their system in any kind of meaningful way.
Systems Theory
Systems theory aknowledges that your wellness is dependent on the larger context you exist in (family, work, culture, etc). These structures can be stressful so we form patterns of self protection and generally speaking, they work ...until they dont.
But we are not always aware of a pattern that is no longer working, mostly because we like to keep things the same (homeostasis). So we resist changing our patterns even if they are not serving us well anymore, then we get stuck and fall into chaos--which tells us we need to change, and this is when we will finally seek help. If this sounds familiar, reach out to get unstuck, try some new approaches, and regain your forward movement.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness techniques increases internal resources, improves self awareness, and strengthens attentional control. From a cognitive perspective, mindfulness is quite simply slowing down our mind, directing our attention to the present moment, and observing our brain activity with a nonjudgmental perspective.
Sounds simple right? Give it a try right now. Sit quitely, breath deeply and ask yourself "what am I thinking? what is my body doing? what am I feeling right now? what was I experiencing before I started this activity? If you found it difficult to do this, therapy can help you reach your goals of having more control over your mind and body reactions. Raach out new to get support for slowing down your busy brain.
Experientialism
It is hard to effect change in our behaviors without practice, practice, practice, so as we explore the inner and outer workings of experience in conversation and contemplation, we also must spend our time together actually DOING things differently. Because I use tools and techniques in session meant to provoke an immediate change in your process, you will then be able to practice between sessions what you already did in session.
This is called 'consolidating knowledge', and it speeds up the learning curve a great deal. Consolidation is so helpful because your brain has established a new neural pathway in session that can be accessed more easily between sessions, so when you practice it is more like remembering than learning. This is called 'consolidating knowledge', and it speeds up the learning curve a great deal. I cant wait to show you what I mean!
Emotion Regulation
In general, humans struggle with emotions or feelings, which stems from 2 main issues: 1) an oversensitive defense system developed to mask vulnerability, which we often see as a weakness and 2) as we grow into adulthood, we develop ever more complex feelings that seem to frighten or overwhelm us , cutting off access to reasonable parts of the brain (i.e, the amygdala hyjack) we need to understand our feelings.
Due to increased need for a structured method, I have developed a 5-step tool that when practiced regularly, helps clients become much more emotionally intelligent and better regulated in mood (because unprocessed feelings can build up into poor mood). What's more, clients also report having more empathy for those around them because they have more 'bandwidth' for feelings. If you need better control over your mental space, this tool might be a good fit for you so reach out to me to give it a try.
"Tenderness is a form of existence"
Jean-Paul Sartre
Attachment Theory
When we feel safe and understood by loved ones, we have a secure attachment schema that helps us feel self-confident, trusting, and hopeful about connecting out in the world. Secure attachment also provides us with an ability to understand conflict, respond to intimacy opportunities, and navigate the ups and downs of relationships with relative ease.
Conversly, attachment insecurity can make it hard to regulate emotional experiences and create patterns of codependency that stalls our social and emotional development. This means we rely too much on the behaviors of others to process feelings, which will show up as insatiable emotional needs and dysfunctional relationship patterns in adulthood.
It turns out that attachment style is not fixed, so even if we manage to enter adulthood with that secure attachment style, traumatic and difficult experiences can make us insecure and codependent, or vice versa. But attachment plasticity also means we can repair our attachment schemas when they are of the insecure type! So if you struggle to regulate your emotions and/or have difficulty maintaining stable relationships in adulthood, attachment based therapy can help you repair and get your emotional needs met.
Developmental Model of Intimacy
Me, You, and We
Building on attachment theory, the Developmental Model of Intimacy or DMI sees partner struggles as a natural symptom of our need to grow psychologically through relationships, and "falling in love" entails finding partners we think will provoke continued growth in the self. But when the "shared psychosis state" or New Relationship Energy (NRE) abates, we often begin to struggle with the differences we once found so tantelizing. And we discover even more differences along the way as we are unable to keep hiding the parts of ourselves we don't like as a relationship matures. Sound familiar?
As we struggle to accept each other's differences, we fall into internal dilemmas that are often negatively projected onto the relationship. Partners can then get stuck in a cycle of defenses, trying to control, avoid, or blame each other for the stress in the relationship. Over time, there will be many attempts to reconnect but unless differentiation can emerge for each partner, and differences can be accepted, even applauded again, partners will fall into chaos and get stuck in a conflict cycle. What is needed is better self regulation, healthy boundaries, secure attachment, accepting differences, and exploring each other's internal lives with more empathy and less fixing. Partners need to create Me, You, and We ways of growing intimacy that allows for interdependence and independent functioning.
– Dr. Harry Aponte
Reach out and get the support your deserve!
R E G I S T E R
Ready to begin?
As a virtual private pay therapist, I am to make getting started as easy is possible. To onboard, simply enter the client portal and create a profile. You will fill out all forms online, which are designed to address most client questions and concerns.
Once registered in the client portal, you can create a journal, manage billing, schedule sessions, send chats, access your forms, and work towards your therapy goals all online.
Virtual sessions will be held in the portal or via Psychology Today's Sessions platform. If you prefer a different platform, you may provide a link to therapist prior to each session. No in person sessions available, VIRTUAL ONLY.
T H E R A P Y
Currently not accepting new clients, wait list available.
Therapy is best defined as clinically trained support by a licensed professional for chronic or acute mental health issues affecting the individual and their relationship system. I offer therapy services to individuals (over the age of 14), partners, and families via HIPPA compliant telehealth platforms (no in-person option currently available).
{See my list of specialities above, but please know that while I am trained to treat a wide array of psychological problems, I do not offer crisis intervention services at this time. Here is list of crisis hotlines you can reach out to for an emergency. }
My standard rate is $125 per hour, which will be applied for all therapy sessions unless otherwise arranged between parties in writing, and these sessions are available only to TEXAS residents (all sessions must occur at a Texas address, which will be confirmed at the onset of each session). Free cancellation 24 hours prior to session, late cancel/same day cancellation or no shows are full session fee. Fees for services are due at the time of service.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
NOW ACCEPTING INSURANCE for therapy sessions (but you MUST also register at Headway, as they manage the billing), in network provider with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare . Some HSA cards accepted (contact your insurance company prior to booking). NOT a MEdicare/MEdicaid provider. UNINSURED CLIENTS or those wanting to do so can pay out of pocket via Paypal, debit/credit cards.
LICENSING INFORMATION
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's of all designations are licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. If at any time you wish to verify a license, or make a complaint please contact the governing board via the following information:
LICENSE INFORMATION
LMFT Supervisor #202002
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
333 Guadalupe St., Ste. 3-900
Austin, Texas 78701
Main Line (512) 305-7700
Complaints 24-hour,
(800) 821-3205
LEGAL FEES
Ocassionally clients require legal documents signed by a therapist and/or need court appearances by a therapist. Fees for these services when requested by clients or subpeaned by law are $300/hour, rush documentation of less than one week are an additional 35% of total invoice.
Written consent is required for release of information (unless under action of subpeana), documents requested can be mailed for $35 via UPS or FedEx. EXPERT WITNESS as an LMFT in TX on the behalf of legal council is $300 an hour, billed monthly to requesting entity. ESA letters are $300 per letter, Transition Related Letters are $200 per letter. Out of Pocket pay only for all legal services. Request documentation below, please note this is a PAPERLESS office so all documents will be retrieved digitally.
COACHING
PACKAGES
Empowerment Parenting Package (5 Hours)
$1,000.00
Are you a new parent, or a frustrated one? Here to help! I have over a decade experience helping parents calm their homes and improve their relationship with their children. This package will teach your and your parenting partner (s) about attachment management, meeting emotional needs, using choices and consequences, and fostering personal responsibility to help children grow into adults that feel empowered to choose the life they want for themselves.
This package can be purchased multiple times, but I think it is best done in 5 session chucks to get a handle on a particular stage of development at a time...children grow so fast and when they change, you need to change! Each hour will focus in on the developmental struggle your family is having, and help to resolve the power struggle at hand, between session materials will be provided. The sessions can be self scheduled but must occur within a 6 month window. There are no hidden fees and no refunds even for missed sessions, rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled sessions.QuantityComing soonCoaching for Expats and Nomads (by the Hour)
$125.00
Are you a digital nomad feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or isolated? Do you struggle to find work-life balance while constantly on the go? Is traveling stressing your relationships? If so, coaching services may be just what you need to get back on track.
I am a licensed therapist with over a decade experince helping people gain valuable insights and create change. Our coaching sessions will provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, and develop practical solutions to improve your overall well-being as you travel around the world (Something I have personal experience with as well). Whether it's managing stress and anxiety, improving your productivity and focus, or enhancing your interpersonal relationships that needs support, we'll work together to identify your goals, and develop a personalized coaching plan to help you achieve them.
With our coaching services, you'll gain the tools and techniques to thrive as a digital nomad, both personally and professionally. So why wait? Contact us today to schedule your first coaching session and take the first step towards a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life as a digital nomad.QuantityComing soonBook a Coaching Appointment Now
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Coaching SessionsOne hour of online coaching with a license therapist and life coach. Pay attention to time zones and send a message to lavelda.naylor@gmail.com to get the video link.Select date and timeEvent time zone:Europe/Kiev GMT+03:00Book NowB L O G
NOTE: While these posts are not a substitute for therapy , the information is based on research articles, books, publications, and outcomes of client work across my years as a therapist. I hope these tools help you in some way.
2024年3月18日We humans are interpretive processors and are constantly trying to make sense of the world around us and rely on our perceptions to help us survive. Because we experience our thoughts as essential, we often just follow the ones that capture the most attention in our mind, or even in society. But...2023年7月18日For improving and deepening partner conversations.2023年7月18日Self-Assessment after a Fight or a very Tense Discussion The following is a self-rating scale of effective actions to use during fights or tense discussions. They are in no particular order. On a 1-10 scale, with 1 being not at all and 10 being 100%, how would you rate how constructive you were...More PostsS O C I A L S
A B O U T
I am a Queer Identified, Neuro-divergent, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor. I am also an empty nester parent of an adult child, world traveller, and an artist. I love all things growth oriented and embrace life as fully as I can, in spite of my early childhood religious trauma.
My stance as a therapist is reflective of my life experiences and personal identity; authentic, eclectic, and empowering. Normalizing mental health struggles and making therapy accessible is foundational to my practice---I want you to feel welcome to explore and be yourself openly, without judgment, to find your wounds and heal your inner life, all from the comfort of your own environment.
I also have embraced life coaching as an alternative to therapy, and love connecting with those who are moving beyond struggle (it's a journey though) and finding ways to THRIVE in life. Since I love to travel, I have expanded my coaching services beyond the borders of the United States and love working with clients from ALL OVER THE GLOBE!
Even though I have over 50 years of living under my belt and am obsessed with all things vintage, I find technology so empowering in that I get to do more, meet more people, and learn more about you by visiting YOUR environment (I even get to meet your pets). And isn't it lovely to not waste a single moment on commuting? So don't hold yourself back from trying virtual meetings due to fears about technology, I aim to make virtual sessions feel as connected and warm as in-person meetings.
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R E C O M M E N D S
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P U B L I C A T I O N S
Naylor, Lavelda (2022) Gifted Adults: Can I get a refund? Presented at the Graduate School of the University of Birmingham, UK.
Naylor, Lavelda (2018) GT Adults Issues and Interventions. Presented at monthly meeting of Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. (See presentation here)
Naylor, Lavelda (2015). Sexpectations: Communicating About Expectations for Sex Partners in Relationships. Presented at The Sexology Institute, San Antonio, TX.
Naylor, Lavelda, & Wilson, Amy (2013). Social Media Boundaries for Mental Health Professionals. Presented to Family Service Association, San Antonio, TX. http://laveldanaylor.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/social-media-use-as-a-mental-health-professional/
Naylor, Lavelda, & Wilson, Amy (2013). Modern Parenting Perspectives for Mental Health Professionals. Presented to Family Service Association, San Antonio, TX.
Pillow, D., Naylor, L., & Malone, G. (2012). Beliefs Regarding Stimulant Medication Effects Among College Students with a History of Past or Current Usage. Journal of Attention Disorder, DOI:10.1177/1087054712459755
Naylor, L., Stanley, E., & Wicha, N. (2012). Cognitive and neural correlates of the bilingual Stroop effect: Evidence from behavior and event-related potentials.Frontiers in Cognition,3, 81. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00081
David R. Pillow, Glenn P. Malone, Lavelda Bradley (Naylor), & Cristina Cadena (2010). Beliefs Regarding Stimulant Medication Effects Predict Patterns of Use in college Students. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA.
(Naylor) Bradley, L., Stanely, E., & Wicha, N. Y.Y. (2009). De Colores: An ERP study of cross-language interference using a bilingual color-Stroop task. Presented at the annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, San Francisco, CA.
Bradley, L. & Pillow, D. (2009).
Pillow, D. & (Naylor) Bradley, L. (2008). Predicting Stimulant Medication Use in College Students with AD/HD. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, TX.
(Naylor) Bradley, L. & Pillow, D. (2008). Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to ADHD Medication Endpoints. Poster presented at the Spring Research Conference of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Awarded 3rd Place research prize.
(Naylor) Bradley, L. & Pillow, D. (2008). Investigating AD/HD Medication Endpoints. Slide presentation at the 22cd annual meeting of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury, MA.
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T E S T I M O N I E S
Real clients talking about his/her therapy experience with me.
"I recommend LaVelda as much as possible! I have been seeing her for about 3 years now and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. From the very first visit I felt comfortable. LaVelda has a way of using her sense of humor and her empathy to make walls come down and make you feel at ease. She has helped me find useful tools and helped me set healthy boundaries for anything from my first year teaching to my first real heartbreak. I have discovered the importance of self-care! TY, L." <<<<A.M.
"I found Lavelda Naylor by pure accident and without knowing who I was, she was able to work with me on the fee. She is firmly dedicated to the welfare of her clients; when my situation was dire, she went out of her way to assist me and never charged an additional dime for the extra help. I can't rate her 5 stars because that is too few. " <<<<H.G.
"My work with LaVelda is the single best thing I do for myself (and for my relationships). Our work together is effort-full, productive, and thanks to it, I know now that growth is wonderfully possible. She is both inspired and inspiring & she's also compassionate and warm. I've seen her for four years now and am still in awe regularly at how fantastic she is at her work. I didn't know therapy could be like that! I'm beyond glad I found her & I recommend her every chance I get." <<<<M.J.P.
C O A C H I N G
Coaching services are available globally to clients no matter where you are in the world, an advantage for those who travel or do not live in Texas, and are sold in package format instead of at an hourly rate. These services are targeted towards specific goals instead of issues and are aimed at achievement rather than wellness. Otherwise, you will get similar experiences whether you are going through a round of therapy or coaching.
I currently offer coaching for general life coaching and 3 specific groups: 1) romantic partners in already in traditional monogomous relationships or nonmonogomous polycules or those seeking new partners 2) parents struggling with child behavior and staying on the same page when parenting, and 3) former therapy clients wanting continued support as they work on achieving their life goals. Otherwise, select a Life Goals package if you are seeking guidance while working towards one or more goals.
Better Together Package
12 sessions $3500
Relationship is the most fundamental but challenging building block of human experiencing. There are many ways to experience romantic relationships, but no matter how you partner (marriage, relationship anarchist, thrupples, etc), challenges are bound to show up. From better communication strategies to improved management of differences, there are so many ways to get more from ourselves when we are happily partnered than when we are alone, but it isnt easy to navigate partnership. So why wait until there is unwellness to improve and maximize the connections you have to others?
In addition, you may be seeking partnership but you often move too quickly or struggle to get close to people and find online dating overwhelming. I have developed a Gestation Model of Relationship Development that has been helpful to so many of my client wanting romantic partnership in these circumstances. In this case, we will divide the package into three sections spread out to allow for incremental change as you sort through dating partners.
You get to work with a trained systems coach using a unique model to achieve togetherness goals (together or as you date) over the course of 1 to 1.5 year to see why life can be "better together". Meet as often as you wish (self scheduled or prescheduled) for one hour each session, and show up with whomever your want to work towards connection with. Between session materials provided to support goals achievement. No refunds or hidden fees applied. There are no hidden fees and no refunds even for missed sessions, rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled sessions, all sessions must be used within a 18 month window.
Empowerment Parenting Package
6 sessions $1850
Are you a new parent, or a frustrated one? Here to help! I have over a decade experience helping parents calm their homes and improve their relationship with their children. This package will teach your and your parenting partner (s) about attachment management, meeting emotional needs, using choices and consequences, and fostering personal responsibility to help children grow into adults that feel empowered to choose the life they want for themselves.
This package can be purchased multiple times, but I think it is best done in 6 session chucks to get a handle on a particular stage of development at a time...children grow so fast and when they change, you need to change! Each hour will focus in on the developmental struggle your family is having, and help to resolve the power struggle at hand, between session materials will be provided. The sessions can be self scheduled but must occur within a 12 month window. There are no hidden fees and no refunds even for missed sessions, rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled sessions.
Beyond Therapy Package
12 sessions $2500
Therapy clients often arrive in a state of chaos, so when we meet for the first time, we must start with the most pressing reasons for starting therapy, organize these issues issues and collaborate on a treatment plan meant to restore mental health. As progress is made over the course of treament, reduced chaos generally results in termination of treatment. For those clients who want continued support as they work towards acheivement (rather than simply away from chaos), coaching services are a good fit.
This coaching package is meant to meet that need and consists of one monthly hour long session (self scheduled or prescheduled) focused on maintaining growth and acheiving one or more life goals. Payment is out of pocket only and all costs must be paid up front. There are no hidden fees and no refunds even for missed sessions, rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled sessions. However, all 12 sessions must occur within an 18 month window after package is purchased.
Life Goals Package
12 Sessions $2500
Yes, you can do anything you set your mind to...but as we work towards life goals, we may experience restlessness, fatigue and self doubt along the way. Those who have a low tolerance for failure or have trouble with motivation will often give up, procrastinate, or self-sabatoge when they encounter inevitable barriers. This prevents many people from acheiving the life they dream about, and I am here to help. I have an arsenal of tools designed to help you evaluate your short term, medium term, and long term goals and help you maintain happiness along the journey so that when you arrive at your destination you still want to be there.
This package can be purchased many times over as some goals take lnger than we expect to complete, we may add new goals, or want to totally change direction when we realize we are headed down a path that is not right for us. You get 12 sessions (self schedulued or prescheduled) that can be used in a cadence you wish, that feels right for you, so long as they occur within an 18 month period. There are no hidden fees and no refunds even for missed sessions, rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before scheduled sessions.
SUPERVISION
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Name *Email *Phone *Message *File Upload *Upload FileUp to 20 MBFile Upload *Upload FileUp to 20 MBFile Upload *Upload FileUp to 20 MBMy approach to supervision is collaborative, integrative and focused on helping you achieve your career goals. I am happy to work within the theories you are experimenting with and expand my own knowledge about your populations of interest.
As a therapist, I know that my cultural and philosophical values impact my view of clients and their issues, of clinicians and their work; thus, I like to lean on Person of the Therapist theory to examine our own internal processes and how they are influencing supervision.
Plus, I have been in private practice for 10 years-- since right out of grad school-- so I am able to provide support on how to start, grow, and maintain a thriving private pay practice in the state of TX from jump.I am happy to share what I have learned through the years and watch you build your brand, exploring your professional goals along the way to full licensure.If you think we might be a good fit, please submit a cover letter about your clinical interests in working with me, your resume/CV (with references), and graduate school transcript below. I will get back to you to schedule an interview.SUPERVISION FEES: Supervision applicants residing in TEXAS can expect to pay $70 per individual ONLINE supervision session (weekly) and $40 per ONLINE group (monthly) supervision session if accepted as an LMFT-A under my license.- T E S T I M O N I E S
Real clients talking about his/her therapy experience with me.
"My work with LaVelda is the single best thing I do for myself (and for my relationships). Our work together is effort-full, productive, and thanks to it, I know now that growth is wonderfully possible. She is both inspired and inspiring & she's also compassionate and warm. I've seen her for four years now and am still in awe regularly at how fantastic she is at her work. I didn't know therapy could be like that! I'm beyond glad I found her & I recommend her every chance I get." <<<<M.P."I recommend LaVelda as much as possible! I have been seeing her for about 3 years now and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. From the very first visit I felt comfortable. LaVelda has a way of using her sense of humor and her empathy to make walls come down and make you feel at ease. She has helped me find useful tools and helped me set healthy boundaries for anything from my first year teaching to my first real heartbreak. I have discovered the importance of self-care! TY, L." <<<<A.M."I found Lavelda Naylor by pure accident and without knowing who I was, she was able to work with me on the fee. She is firmly dedicated to the welfare of her clients; when my situation was dire, she went out of her way to assist me and never charged an additional dime for the extra help. I can't rate her 5 stars because that is too few. " <<<<H.G.Submit a testimonial!
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R E F E R R A L S
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MODALITIES
What treatment modality is best for you?
virtual therapy
all sessions currently virtual
Virtual therapy (video, phone, and/or chat) is an effective alternative to in-person therapy a for just about anyone: people who are comfortable with technology, have mobility issues, or are busy and dealing with time constraints. For such people, research shows outcomes of virtual therapy are not significantly different from in person therapy regardless of reason for attending or therapeutic approach. However, virtual therapy is NOT a good fit for small children, technology challenged, or actively suicidal clients. If you cannot find privacy for 45 minutes, virtual video/phone sessions may not work for you as confidentiality and privacy are critical components of therapy. HIPPA platforms offered for virtual video sessions are Client Portal, Psychology Today, and Zoom (if client initiated).
individual therapy
just for you
This modality focuses on the issues that a single client of any age brings to treatment: From chronic difficulties to challenging life events, even to just needing a listener - someone who doesn't judge and who can help generate new perspectives. Good candidates include just about anyone feeling stuck and unsatisfied with life, but examples are those struggling with a diagnosis, experiencing a life change, grief/loss, mood difficulties, etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic ideas, cognitive tools, and existential therapies to support your therapy goals. I also offer relationship coaching that targets issues specific to dating and/or parenting in a modern world.
partner therapy
plus a significant other(s)
This modality focuses on issues that occur between intimately connected persons. Issues range from poor communication to infidelity. Symptoms are identified within relationship characteristics, not an individual. Good candidates are partners who have more negative than positive interaction, trust issues, relationship stress or dissatisfaction, escalating conflict, poor communication, withdrawal from each other, separation talks, etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic ideas, attachment-focused dialogues, and cognitive behavioral tools to support your therapy goals.
family therapy
more than partners
This modality focuses on the issues within a family system - members of our primary support group. Issues in families range from parental concerns, to life cycle changes, to family conflict. Symptoms are identified within the context of the family and treatment focuses on addressing family functioning as a whole, instead of on a single person and that person's issues. Good candidates include families with a high degree of conflict, regular/repetitive stress, ongoing developmental or health issues, families experiencing change, divorce, struggling with diagnosis , etc. For this modality, I generally use a combination of systemic psychoeducation, experiential, and cognitive behavioral tools to support group goals.
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