Sample Areas of Focus
Although a specific area of focus is developed to meet the needs of each patient during the initial consultation, some sample areas of focus are provided:
Depression / Anxiety
-Sleep assessment and guidance
-Cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies
-Exploration of root issues and causes
-General health and wellness strategies
-Psychological education as appropriate
-Improved self-confidence strategies
-Active listening / empathic support
Attention-Deficit/
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
-Strategies to improve structure and organization
-Strategies for improved executive functioning
-Education and guidance on behavioral strategies
-General health and wellness strategies
-Sleep assessment and guidance
Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Social skills guidance and training
-Education and guidance related to autism spectrum disorder
-Practical strategies to assist with both day-to-day and unexpected challenges
-Active listening empathic support
-Education and guidance on cognitive-behavioral strategies
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
-Exploration of root issues and causes
-Prolonged exposure therapy (PET)
-Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
-Sleep assessment and guidance
-Cognitive-behavioral strategies
-General health and wellness strategies
Relationship/Couples Counseling
-Education and guidance on improving relationship bond
-Exploration of issues and causes
-Communication strategies
General Health and Wellness
-Habit-forming strategies
-Improved self-confidence strategies
-Goal-setting
-Habit maintenance
-Education and guidance on healthy relationships
(friends, family, romantic partners)
-Sleep assessment and guidance
-General health and wellness strategies
-Education and guidance on happiness and purpose-finding
-Decision-making strategies
-Application of positive psychology concepts