Individual Therapy
- Sample Areas of Focus:
- Social anxiety
- General or situational anxiety and fears
- Sadness/depression/hopelessness
- Attention difficulties, listening, and following directions
- Behavioral rigidity, obsessions/compulsions, difficulty with transitions
- Social skills (e.g., play behavior, conversations, perspective-taking, good sportsmanship)
- Friendship-building (e.g., how to have a successful playdate)
- Emotion regulation (e.g., coping with anger or frustration) and relaxation skills
- Morning routine (e.g., getting ready on time)
- Afternoon and evening routines (e.g., getting homework done and getting in bed when told)
- Adaptive skills (e.g., getting dressed, brushing teeth, maximizing independence at home and in other settings)
- Parenting skills to reduce problem/inappropriate behavior and enhance family relationships
- Positive behavior management programs for your home
- How to handle difficult behaviors in public settings
- Social anxiety
45-minute therapy sessions are approached using a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) or behavioral framework.
Parenting Skills
Sample Goals:
- Improve your relationship with your child
- Increase positive family interactions
- Set realistic expectations for your child’s behavior
- Improve your ability to apply appropriate reinforcement and consequences
- Improve your child's ability to self-monitor and manage his/her own behavior
- Learn to enjoy playing with your child