I approach therapy with an understanding of family systems. I believe family and relationship history affects how we behave and respond to situations in the present. To better understand, I may utilize a genogram or a family map. This will include questions regarding the family you are currently part of and the family you grew up with.

 

During the counseling process, you have the right to ask questions, and I will explain my approach and methods in greater detail. I believe in a collaborative approach where clients and I work together, to establish goals and to address specific presenting problems. The success in the counseling process will be largely based on how well we work together.

 

 When working with your child alone, please expect that I will require you and your partner's participation in the process.  

 

If you are currently involved in therapy with another professional, we will need to suspend that therapy for the time we are working together. This is for your benefit, as it will be very difficult for us to accomplish our goals if another therapy process is going on at the same time.

 

As we progress through the therapy process, new topics may arise that require additional attention, so it may be difficult to give an estimation of how long we will be working together. However, I will terminate therapy when we feel comfortable that we met our goals.