Services We Provide

Finding the right support can make all the difference in your mental health journey. We offer a range of evidence-based services designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families at every stage of life. Whether you’re seeking therapy, psychiatric care, specialized trauma treatment, or service coordination, our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate and personalized care. Our approach integrates proven therapeutic techniques with a deep understanding of each client’s unique experiences, ensuring you receive the guidance and tools to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and meaningful growth.

We offer psychotherapy for children, teens, college students, and adults. 

For children, parents are involved significantly in the process. We recognize children make the most progress in therapy when all of their caring adults are on the same page. We also want parents to feel informed, comforted, and empowered with new strategies of their own. 

For college students, we have therapists who have special experience working with individuals navigating this time in their lives. They understand the pressures students may be experiencing and will be a compassionate ear while teaching science-backed strategies to manage mood, deepen relationships, and improve mental health.

For adults, we can help with a variety of concerns. Some of these include: anxiety or stress, depression, managing ADHD, relationship struggles, anger management, trauma, grief, and adjustment to changing life circumstances. No matter what your goals are, your treatment experience will be tailored to your needs and built upon your existing strengths. 

For all of our clients, we use evidenced-based practices, demonstrated by research to be effective in alleviating distress. We offer cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, emotion focused, internal family systems, trauma-focused, and mindfulness techniques. Our practice is unique because we have an integrated approach to improving mental health. You and your family can access evaluations, therapy, and psychiatric services all under one roof, which makes things simpler for you and allows us to effectively coordinate care on your behalf. 

We offer psychiatric services for clients ages 16 years and older. Our physician collaborates closely with other support providers (family, therapists, other physicians) to provide the most integrated and informed care possible. He also takes a holistic approach so that other medical conditions that influence mood and behavior are considered when determining a psychiatric diagnosis. All medical treatments are the result of collaborative decision making and informed consent, with an emphasis on culturally sensitive an LGBTQIA+ affirming care. 

Comprehensive Assessments for Children and Adults
We offer a wide range of assessments designed to meet the individual needs of children and adults. These include academic, psychological, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments for ages 18 months through adulthood. Our evaluations are non-invasive and incorporate a combination of interviews, questionnaires, and behavioral measures. The testing process provides valuable insights into an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, helping determine the conditions under which they thrive. Assessments are often a vital component of treatment and educational planning, ensuring that families and individuals leave with answers about possible diagnoses and a deeper understanding of how to support their child or themselves.

Understanding the Value of an Assessment
If you are wondering what an assessment can offer you or your child, consider some of the most common reasons families seek evaluation services:

  • Preschool Years: Parents may have concerns about their child’s social or emotional development. They may notice differences between their child and peers or receive worrisome feedback regarding delayed verbal milestones or social connectedness. Parents often seek evaluations to determine if Autism may be a factor. Early identification of developmental differences allows for early intervention, which has been shown to significantly improve long-term outcomes.
  • School-Aged Children: At the time of school entry, we help parents determine school readiness based on their child’s social, emotional, and academic development. As coursework becomes more challenging, some children struggle to keep up, leading parents and teachers to question whether learning difficulties are present. A comprehensive evaluation can assess for learning disabilities (such as dyslexia) and provide the necessary information to tailor the child’s educational experience. Additionally, our assessments help determine whether ADHD or mood disorders, such as anxiety or depression, may be contributing to academic struggles. We also assist parents of homeschooled children in evaluating whether their child is meeting grade-level expectations.
  • Giftedness: Questions about potential giftedness are another common reason families seek assessments. Understanding a child’s intellectual abilities can help guide educational decisions and ensure they are challenged appropriately.
  • Adolescents & Young Adults: For those with a pre-existing diagnosis (e.g., Autism, ADHD, or a learning disability), an updated evaluation may be necessary when applying for accommodations on standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, or LSAT, or when seeking academic supports at the college level. We also work with young adults who have long suspected they may have ADHD or Autism and are now seeking an evaluation for greater self-understanding and support.

What to Expect from the Evaluation Process
Regardless of the reason for testing, all of our evaluations culminate in a detailed feedback session with our psychologist, where results are clearly explained, and any questions are addressed. Clients receive a comprehensive report that includes individually tailored recommendations, ensuring they have a clear path forward to help themselves or their child succeed.

How to Prepare Your Child for a Neuropsychological Assessment
Introducing your child to the idea of an assessment in a supportive and reassuring way can help set them up for a positive experience. An evaluation aims to better understand how they learn, think, and process information so teachers can teach more effectively, parents can provide meaningful support, and children can advocate for themselves.

To ease any concerns, explain that the process involves engaging activities like puzzles, word games, and problem-solving tasks. There are no grades, no “pass” or “fail,” and no medical procedures. Encouraging your child to ask questions and express any worries can help them feel more in control and invested in the process. Creating a relaxed setting, such as talking over ice cream or during a casual walk, can make these conversations more natural.

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Who Conducts the Evaluations?
At Strong Foundations, all evaluations are conducted by fully licensed and highly experienced psychologists.

We understand that even the most loving and devoted couples or families can struggle sometimes. Families are beautiful and complicated systems with multiple needs and personalities at play. Couples come to the relationship with differing life experiences that shape how they communicate and connect with each other. Additionally, relationships can be challenged by stressful life events, or by the day-to-day demands of school, work, and parenting. It can be hard to navigate these challenges or tough conversations on your own. Our couples and family therapists provide structure and coaching to create a safe space where members can share their perspectives, improve their communication skills, and work through conflict together. We have experience helping families of various cultural backgrounds and make up.  Our therapists use cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and internal family systems techniques. They will guide you and your partner or family toward connection and healthy interactions, to navigate current challenges with mutual respect and understanding.  

When romantic relationships or marriages end, but the task of parenting shared children persists, Coparenting Therapy can be a useful resource. The research is clear that negative effects of divorce on children are driven not by the separation itself, but by conflict between parents. We offer Coparenting Therapy because we believe strongly in the importance of, and hopeful possibility of, helping parents navigate the process of uncoupling with peace and collaboration. Our child and family therapists work with parents to prioritize their children’s well-being over other conflicts that may be present in their relationship to create a family environment in which their children can grow and thrive. 

When parent-child relationships have suffered due to separation or family conflict, we also offer Reunification Therapy. This type of therapy focuses on restoring connection and trust in the parent-child relationship in a manner that is driven by the child’s needs. We provide this therapy in a manner that is sensitive to children’s developmental level and at a pace that is responsive to the child’s experience.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based therapy for young children (ages 2.5 – 7 years old). It is designed to address a range of child behaviors – from mild non-compliance to more severe behavioral problems like aggression and intense tantrums.

​PCIT helps families achieve more connected relationships with their children, and increases child cooperation with parent requests. During interactions with their children, parents are taught step-by-step techniques during live coaching. Parents learn skills that empower the parent’s use of behavior management and discipline, while helping children develop self-regulation of their behavior. PCIT builds on present strengths in the relationship. Parents are taught many positive parenting techniques, as well as the appropriate use of discipline.

Both the parent and child benefit from PCIT. The child learns better self-regulation, the parent learns skills to manage child behaviors effectively, the whole family experiences more peaceful interactions. PCIT has been shown to be helpful for children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), anxiety, and trauma.

Treatment is short-term and delivered via telehealth/virtual visits.  Weekly, 45 minute to one-hour therapy sessions generally occur for 12-20 weeks. PCIT is a mental health outpatient therapy, which is covered by your insurance.  

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets traumatic, stressful, and/or disturbing memories and experiences by facilitating the natural neurobiological processes of the brain. The therapist guides the client to focus on a specific traumatic memory while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or auditory cues. As the client processes the memory, with the help of the therapist, they experience a reduction in the intensity and distress associated with the traumatic memory. The client installs a positive belief or coping mechanism to replace the negative beliefs related to the trauma. The therapist helps the client bring the session to a close and integrate the new insights gained. This process does not alter or “erase” the memory; it allows the client to change their emotions and cognitions associated with this memory to be more adaptive and less disruptive to daily life. 

This type of therapy has been studied and found effective with all ages for various needs including PTSD, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, phobias, interpersonal problems, grief/loss, self-esteem, and chronic pain/illness. One of the most unique features of EMDR is that clients don’t need to verbally process their distressing experiences. This makes EMDR very efficient and typically less time-consuming than more traditional talk therapy for trauma. Treatment length depends on the unique needs of each client, but many report dramatic improvements in symptoms after a few sessions. 

Ever feel overwhelmed by the task of navigating or coordinating all the services your child may benefit from? It can be hard to know what services are out there. And, even if you know what your child needs, finding providers who you can trust can be a challenge. It can be difficult to know where to begin, and how to adjust your efforts when your child’s needs change as they grow. 

At Strong Foundations we offer Case Management services to identify what services are needed, to help you qualify so your insurance will pay for what your child’s needs, and to share our trusted provider list with you. We have relationships with many other practices, and can recommend who provides the best medical or psychiatric care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. We can help you navigate wraparound services that are available for support in your home, and at your child’s school. Our Service Coordination offers parents education about the process and the support you need to make sure your child receives the best care possible.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health. CBT is based on the premise that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. When we have negative thoughts, it can lead to negative emotions and unhealthy behaviors. CBT aims to help individuals identify and challenge these negative thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones. Therapy involves identifying and challenging inaccurate or unhelpful thinking patterns, such as catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and discounting the positive. Clients are encouraged to engage in activities that improve their mood and well-being. The client and therapists develop practical strategies for managing difficult situations and resolving problems. CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including:  anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorder

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. It is based on the principles of dialectics, which emphasize the balance between opposing forces. DBT involves learning to accept thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they are, without judgment. Clients make positive behavioral changes, and learn to pay attention to the present moment without being distracted by negative thoughts or emotions. There is a focus on developing skills for building healthy relationships, and learning how to cope with difficult emotions and situations without self-harm or other destructive behaviors.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the behavioral therapy most effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This approach creates a safe environment in which patients are gradually exposed to situations that trigger their obsessions or fears. Patients are encouraged to resist the urge to perform compulsions that typically reduce their anxiety. The goal is to help patients break the connection between the obsession and compulsion and to teach alternative coping skills, which allows the client to no longer rely on their compulsions.