Evidence and Research Informed Care

Evidence-Based Treatment

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I offer Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) across the life span and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) for anxiety and OCD. I also treat issues related to ADHD/executive functioning challenges and guide caregivers in meeting their children's emotional, social, behavioral, and academic needs based on evidence based assessment.

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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 other life transitions. When treating OCD, treatment 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 effective in treating child anxiety and OCD.

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Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments

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In addition to my therapy practice, 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 disabilities, autism, language disorders, nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD and executive functioning weaknesses, emotional and behavioral difficulties, 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. Following the evaluation, personalized recommendations for learning plans and therapeutic supports are provided in a collaboratively oriented feedback session and user friendly reports. I work collaboratively with families, schools, and other providers to support each client's development and the implementation of supports.

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Consultation and Clinical Evaluations

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As additional services, I offer consultation and conduct personalized clinical evaluations that are more brief in nature and involve guiding caregivers in the most appropriate direction for their child's treatment and educational supports.

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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