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 In my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in child, adolescent, and family therapy. I typically see children and adolescents with special needs, including depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, social issues, difficulty with self-esteem, as well as post-traumatic stress, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance abuse. To successfully treat individuals and families, I provide cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy or a combination of these approaches and techniques.

Approach and Philosophy
 My approach and philosophy are founded on a respect for individual differences. After a thorough evaluation, I provide a tailored and specific treatment plan that fits each individual's abilities and needs. Through this comprehensive approach, treatment is focused and problems are systematically addressed.

Fundamental Principles:
A Broad View of Normality   Goodness of Fit  The Importance of Parenting  The Importance of Self -Image 
Services
 Before reaching an appropriate diagnosis and offering my recommendations, I need to fully understand each particular situation. Therefore, considerable time and effort is devoted to the evaluation and taking a comprehensive history. Often an older adolescent will come alone to the first appointment. In the case of a younger child, the parents may be seen first and the child at a later date, or everyone may be asked to come in together. The evaluation typically involves separate child and parent interviews, as well as the completion of questionnaires and, in some cases, classroom observation of the child. At the end of the evaluation, I will offer impressions and advise on how to proceed.   Range of Services:  Consultation
Evaluation and Diagnosis  Individual Therapy  Play Therapy  Familial Approaches