Assessments

Assessments are a collection of various forms of information with the goal of constructing an evidence-based diagnosis. The most common assessments are to evaluate Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), pre-bariatric surgery screening, gender identity, and cognitive impairments.

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is a therapy created by Aaron Beck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works under the assumption that changing dysfunctional behaviors and emotions will alter inaccuracies in distorted thought patterns. This therapy promotes education of how thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. Learning these thinking patterns is crucial to having the ability to discredit them and learn more positive self-talk.

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Couples Counseling

Couples counseling tends to focus on the present and the future of the relationship. The goal of promoting understanding and learning effective communications tools is key. Change will generally occur through action-oriented assignments and other joint activities that foster positive relational change.

 

Grief-Focused Therapy

Grief therapy will focus on support and helping work through the stages of grief. Grief usually brings a range of emotions, and everyone experiences grief differently. Therapy will help to address adjusting to a new reality and gain a hopeful outlook for the future.

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Play Therapy (ages 3 years to 8 years old)

An example of play therapy may include the therapist introducing a doll house with dolls or puppets to the child. Children will typically act out situations in their life through play. Play therapy promotes the healthy expression of emotions while teaching respect for oneself and others. 

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Solution-Focused Therapy

Because solution-focused therapy is typically brief, it is a symptom-based style of treatment in which specific strategies are acquired to develop awareness of negative behaviors and increase positive outcomes.