Adults
Individual Therapy for Adults
“A good fit” between therapist and client isn’t bullshit. It’s crucial. So keep looking for the right fit until you actually find it. First, think of something you’re not comfortable telling most people. Then ask yourself - “do I think this therapist will judge me if I tell them?” and if so, “can I at least tell them I’m afraid they’re judging me?” If the therapist says something like, “now let’s talk about why you might worry about that” then get the f* out of there. To be fair, eventually we may talk about that but only because shame is such a worthy adversary.
Individual Therapy for College Students
If you haven’t heard it already, “emerging adulthood” is a developmental cluster-fuck. You are not crazy, there’s simply too much happening at once to process efficiently, and there tends to be a (mostly impermanent) reckoning. We’re here to support you in navigating the common contributing factors, like: determining accurate diagnoses, exploring the big questions/decisions, and keeping (good) friends closer.
Parenting Strategy & Decompression Sessions
If you are a parent, or are thinking about becoming one, the prospect of therapy probably never seemed scarier or more hopeful. 90% of the work is learning to tap into “gut instincts” and intuition that isn’t really gut-work at all. It’s inherited wisdom from countless generations of human experience, channeled into your family’s specific stories, challenges and strengths. Strategies will consider your child’s developmental phase, diagnosis (when relevant) and your parental goals. The decompression component is equally necessary, because for better or worse - parenting is a marathon and not a sprint.
Testing
Dr. C-W’s first question will be: have you ever done testing before? Often, people who come to see us were diagnosed with a particular condition in childhood, which has evolved over time. In those cases, we are engaging in a psychological “tune up” to make sure that the current diagnosis and treatment plan is up-to-date. Plenty of other adults have never done testing before, and are curious about their cognitive, emotional and social profile. Testing involves an intake appointment, one or two half-day sessions and more often than not, a couple of questionnaires you can complete virtually. The process is very different from therapy, so please feel free to call and ask for more information. All your questions are good questions.