Types Services & Conditions We Treat
We believe that no two people are exactly alike, and that's why we offer individualized psychotherapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Each individual has their own unique set of experiences, challenges, and goals, and therefore requires a personalized approach to therapy.
We provide a wide range of services to assist you in addressing the following conditions:
- Anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief & loss
- Life Transitions, relationship issues, & work-life balance problems
- Emotional dysregulation (e.g., this may be due to an underlying condition, such as autism, substance use, or trauma)
- Stress Management, assertiveness & boundary setting
- Disability and culture sensitivity
It doesn’t make sense to use a one size fit all approach. We can use EMDR (this is a therapeutic technique) to address a myriad of conditions. EMDR is well-known specifically for processing trauma-related experiences.
This is precisely why the services you receive will be customized to meet your unique needs. For details on individual services, kindly refer to the specific services listed below.
Types of Services Offered
Please note that marriage, couples and family counseling is not offered at this time. If a client is completing individual therapy, and there is a clinical need that benefits the client, to bring in another participant, then limited marriage, couples and/or family counseling may be provided, depending on the circumstances.
Do you have a difficult time managing struggles happening in your life?
Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try?
Are you worried to talk to other individuals in your life about your problems or those individual’s feedback is ineffective?
If this sounds like you, then individual counseling could help. My practice offers individual counseling that is tailored to your needs. Individual counseling is different than group counseling in a way that you are the sole focus in individual counseling.
It’s normal for new or old feelings, thoughts or emotions to come up in counseling/therapy; thus, your services can be re-adjusted at any step of the process. We can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
**FOR PRE-LICENSED or LICENSED CLINICIANS ONLY**
Education & Qualifications
Please see the About Me page for a list of my education, qualifications, trainings, and certifications.
Purpose and Goal of Clinical Supervision
“Clinical supervision is a distinct professional activity in which education and training aimed at developing science-informed practice are facilitated through a collaborative interpersonal process” (American Psychological Association, n.d.). In addition to supervision being a collaborative process between two parties, the process has both facilitative and evaluative components.
The overall goal is help notice or less experienced clinicians with the following areas:
– Develop their clinical skill development
– Develop emotional receptivity (e.g., self-awareness, nondefensive, and self-reflective)
– Gain awareness of own emotional health may impact their clients
– Adherence to professional code of ethics and state licensure laws (e.g., ACA, AzBBHE, etc.)
Philosophy, Goals, and Approach to Clinical Supervision
I use a person-centered, integrative, and collaborative approach to assist supervisees in their ongoing development of their professional identity and skills. The general areas of focus include working to increase competence in major clinical domains of supervisee’s professional behaviors:
– Counseling skills development & documentation standards,
– Knowledge of various theoretical orientation and their practical applications,
– Professional Identity development,
– Personal growth and awareness,
– Client/case conceptualization,
– Competency in assessment techniques and treatment plan development,
– Individual, and family counseling,
– Client psychoeducation,
– Ethical and professional standards,
– Therapeutic relationship development
With this developmental model approach, the core aim of the integrative developmental model is to provide differing and flexible facilitative supervisory environments and interventions to best enhance developmental progression. As a clinical supervisor, my approach may vary depending on the level of experience of my supervisee. I may act as a teacher for novice supervisees or a consultant for those with more experience, and the type of feedback provided may be adjusted accordingly.
Competency Areas
I am familiar with many types of theoretical frameworks, such as CBT, DBT, MI, solution-focused, and REBT. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, specifically ages 13 and older. I have not nor have I previously ever treated children under age 14. Of former clients served, I have worked with the following specific conditions: anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, tourettes), career counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, grief & loss.
Evaluative Process
In order to evaluate your skills, I will use various tools.
– Self-assessment instruments
– University sponsored surveys or evaluations (for interns only)
– Ongoing discussions of areas of strengths and areas needing improvement
– Therapist Evaluation Checklist by Hall-Marley (2000)
Fees
-$75/hour - unlicensed intern needing clinical supervision per University/Counseling program standards.
-$90/hour - If supervisee is working for another practice/organization.
-$150/hour - If supervisee is working within their own supervised private practice.
-$200/hour - If supervisee is under an active consent agreement with AzBBHE. This includes submitting quarterly reports to AzBBHE as required.
*Prior to offering services to the public, or marketing counseling services, AzBBHE must first provide authorization for any supervised private practices (SPP). Moreover, AzBBHE must also be notified and approve of a clinical supervisor PRIOR to providing SPP services.
**In all settings (agency or SPP), supervisees must inform all of their clients that they are receiving clinical supervision for services they provide. If you choose me to provide clinical supervision and the board approves me, I require supervisees to advertise my contact information publicly on their website and in all marketing material per AzBBHE rules.
Emergency Contact Information
I may not be available right away due to being in a session or another activity, however, I will return your call, email, or text as soon as I can. Under no circumstances should you ever disclose protected health information (PHI) since that is a HIPAA violation. Be sure to provide a brief synopsis (omitting any of the 18 PHI identifiers).
Adherence to Our Code of Ethics
As a clinician yourself, you are responsible for adhering to your applicable code of ethics (e.g., ACA, NASW, AAMFT, etc.). AzBBHE has adopted the code of ethics for each discipline (e.g., ACA for counselors, NASW for social workers, etc.). Our code of ethics is what drives us to act in specific ways since it essentially governs how we practice. Be familiar and know how to look up how a potential issue could be handled according to your code of ethics.
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Coaching vs. Therapy
Coaching differs from therapy in that it focuses on your current and future goals, without addressing past negative experiences or symptoms. In contrast, therapy often involves exploring and healing from past events that contribute to current issues. While insurance does not cover coaching, it is common for individuals to engage in both coaching and therapy simultaneously. If you plan to use insurance, please contact me to discuss further.
Who is Coaching For?
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Let's Achieve Your Goals
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Our consultation services provide the expert advice, guidance, and support you need to successfully navigate these complex systems and achieve positive outcomes.
I offer a collaborative approach, while working closely, to identify strategies or solutions to help with achieving your objectives. This may be consulting on challenging/complex cases. During our consultation, we will discuss specific needs and concerns, and we will provide recommendations and referrals to community resources that may be helpful. This could include guidance on navigating long-term care services, guardianship issues, or providing resources such as support groups, community mental health clinics, crisis hotlines, and more.
As a professional with specific training/expertise as a psychotherapist, former professional fiduciary (guardian) and former case manager, I understand that it can be very overwhelming to navigate areas that cause discomfort. If you are struggling to navigate the complex systems of care in your community, our consultation services can help. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a consultation.