Individual and Family Therapy

Your child or family may be a good candidate for individual therapy, which uses a variety of techniques in order to help your child reach her potential. We collaborate with the family at all times, from creating treatment goals, to including parents in treatment. In fact, parent participation is so important, one parent session per month is required for all children in individual therapy.

Session Content

Child-focused individual therapy could include:

• individual social skills training
• cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, anger/frustration, or depression
• strategies aimed at reducing impulsivity, including cognitive impulsivity
• curriculums targeting emotion regulation
• self-management or coping strategies, fostering greater independence

Parent-focused individual therapy could include:

• individually tailored parenting strategies (see PEG)
• techniques for fostering your child's social skill development
• special topics, such as co-parenting or being an advocate for your child

Family behavioral therapy could include:

• modeling and coaching of appropriate play techniques to use with your child
• family problem-solving (e.g., of dealing with homework, of setting up a reward program, etc.)
• special topics, such as management of particular behaviors, dealing with divorce, etc.

Requirements

• Child age: 2-17 years old.
• A parent is willing to assist with out-of-session homework assignments.
• Intake is required.

Schedule

Individual therapy appointments are limited. Please contact Dr. Rich for availability and to schedule an intake appointment.