Individual sessions
Child psychotherapy is a process that begins with establishing safety and trust in a new relationship. Meaning and patterns emerge over time and are understood within the relationship, through drawing, talking, and playing.
Understanding leads to a decrease in “the behaviors”, as it gives meaning to the feelings and thoughts underlying the behaviors. This leads to improvements in relationships and an increase in the capacity to reflect and to think on one’s own.
This process takes time. Individual sessions are 50mn, 1x or 2x per week, often for a couple of years, as the issues are understood with ongoing development. 2x per week sessions are strongly encouraged, as they allow the process to deepen.
There are alternatives and adjuncts to psychotherapy, and referrals may be given when indicated. Referrals may also be given for outside assessments (including occupational therapy, or neuropsychological evaluations).
Family sessions
Family sessions are 1 to 1.5 hours, at a frequency to be determined. They are typically used to form and maintain an alliance with parents or guardians to support the child in therapy.
Payment Policy and Cancellations
Payment is due at the time of booking. I accept payments via Stripe in Google Calendar. A booking link will be generated for you with the set day(s) and time to be agreed upon.
Children benefit from reliable, predictable routines, including meeting at the same time and place. It is best to plan ahead for any holidays or other times when appointments cannot be kept. Sessions may be refunded if cancelled 24 hours in advance.
Do you take insurance?
I am out-of-network, in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of my patients, and all treatment decisions.
I will give you a Good Faith Estimate in compliance with the No Surprises Act. If requested, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.