CBT is a practical, skill-based approach to treatment. Rather than focusing on why a particular problem is occurring, children are taught what to do about it.
Typically 10 – 20 sessions, with symptom severity and diligent practice of skills lengthening/reducing the numbers of sessions needed.
Yes.
I see children ages 12 and under, and their parents.
My model is to see children and their parents together. This works well for elementary-age children, who need (and expect) their parents to help solve problems. It does not work well for adolescents, whose need for autonomy precludes this level of parental involvement.
Only if I worked with your child when he/she was younger, and all that is needed is a brief 'tune up'.
OCD, Separation Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, PANDAS/PANS, and anxiety related Sleep Problems.
I do not work with children when the focus is on anger management, low frustration tolerance, negative thinking, learning problems, ADHD, trauma or divorce.
Yes, if you have out-of-network coverage. All clients pay for sessions in full at the time of each appointment. Those with out-of-network coverage can obtain partial reimbursement according to the dictates of their plan. Sometimes this coverage is quite generous, other times much less so. Unless you are prepared to pay entirely out-of-pocket, please contact your insurance carrier to assess whether or not this is going to work for you prior to contacting me. Some HMOs offer special exemptions allowing clients to see out-of-network providers if the provider agrees to accept the in-network rate. I do not participate in these arrangements.
The initial session is 90791. Sessions your child attends alone are 90834. Sessions parents attend alone are 90846. Sessions children attend with at least one parent are 90834.
The initial session is $175 (45 minutes). Subsequent sessions are $140 (45 minutes).
No; payment by cash or check is due at the time of each session.
Clients pay for each session by cash or check, and can then submit to their own HSA for reimbursement.
Yes.
Please review information related to the Intake Process, then call 603-778-0408.
You will be scheduled for a parent(s) only appointment prior to your child being seen.
HIPPA regulations make email communication difficult for therapists. Please call, instead.
Yes. Once you have scheduled an initial appointment, feel free to complete the Child Registration form, the Signature Page form, and the Release of Information form to bring to your initial appointment.
Please also see: Service Agreement , New Hampshire Notice HIPPA Form, and the Mental Health Bill of Rights.
If you do not complete the intake forms ahead of time, please come to your initial appointment 15 minutes early. You will find the same paperwork on a clip board in my waiting room.
Sorry, but no, unless you are a former client. If I have never treated your child, please return to your child's pediatrician, or school counselor, or whoever referred you to me. You can also check your state Psychological Association's website for information about local therapists.
I do not provide court-ordered therapy.
When parents are no longer together, I require written consent from both parents prior to seeing children. Active involvement of both parents is key (if both are local), and parents must be capable of working together to meet their children's needs. I do not do custody/visitation evaluations or see children whose parents are currently court-involved.
I often consult with parents to determine whether or not therapy is indicated. I also do parent guidance work, teaching parents to better manage their children's behaviors while facilitating age-appropriate problem-solving and coping skills.
Please call 603-778-0408. Most calls are returned within one business day. Please do not use email to communicate with me.