Evidence and Research Informed Care

Evidence-Based Treatment

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I offer Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and incorporate other evidence-based modalities depending on the needs, strengths, and treatment goals of my clients. I treat clients with anxiety and OCD, depression, ADHD, interpersonal challenges, and stress. I also support clients through life stage challenges such as transitioning to college,  emerging adulthood issues, and becoming a parent. When working with youth, I collaborate with families and often with schools and other professionals as appropriate to provide comprehensive care, and I incorporate principles of behavioral parent training when needed. Furthermore, I provide a parent-based treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety and OCD called SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

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CBT involves teaching skills that change thinking and behavior, leading to enduring improvements in mood, functioning, and quality of life. Through CBT, I teach clients tangible skills to improve their daily lives, and manage life stress and challenges in growing up and across various life stage challenges. When treating OCD, treatment typically involves Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which entails exposure to the thoughts, images, situations, and objects triggering anxiety and working towards not engaging in behaviors that alleviate but ultimately reinforce that anxiety. SPACE is a parent-based intervention developed at the Yale Child Study Center that has been proven efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials in treating child and adolescent anxiety and OCD.

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Neuropsychological Assessments

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In addition to providing therapy, I evaluate preschoolers through adults using research-based standardized assessments. I work to pin point each individual's strengths and needs, and empower individuals and families with clarity and direction for therapeutic, educational, life planning, and greater understanding. In collaboration with parents, schools, and related providers, I help identify appropriate supports, including classroom placement, services, and accommodations, while drawing upon my experience in educational advocacy.

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I conduct comprehensive assessments of learning differences including dyslexia, autism, language disorders, nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, emotional and behavioral concerns, and giftedness. Assessments may also be conducted to determine one's learning profile or if a child or adult qualifies for standardized test accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, MPRE, Bar Exams, ISEE, TACHS, SSAT). Neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations are tailored to the individual to clarify their abilities. Assessments of autism involve standardized measures and parent and individual interviews that examine social communication skills and related behaviors. Personalized recommendations for learning plans and additional supports are provided in a collaboratively oriented feedback session and user friendly reports. Following the completion of an evaluation, I remain involved with clients and families and am able to help navigate treatment and educational options, as well as advocate for the children that I work with. In this role, I work collaboratively with families, schools, and other providers to support each child's education and overall development, as well as the implementation of appropriate supports. Additionally, I often conduct follow-up evaluations that assess the effectiveness of specific interventions. This way I can also identify changes and needs over time, guiding overall educational planning.

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Consultation

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I offer consultation and guide families in the most appropriate direction for their children's treatment and educational supports using a compassionate and evidence-based approach. As part of this service, I review evaluation reports and offer personalized recommendations. Please contact me for more information to discuss your specific needs.

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Fees and Out of Network Reimbursement

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My services are private pay, which means I do not accept insurance and am considered an out of network provider. However, I am able to provide statements to submit to insurance for potential out of network reimbursement upon request. Many individuals receive partial coverage for the cost of therapy sessions depending on the insurance plan. Please contact your insurance company for further information on potential reimbursement for therapy and/or evaluations.

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