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Counseling/Therapy
Counseling, or psychotherapy, is a collaborative process where clients participate in regularly scheduled sessions, during which they engage in identifying challenges and needs, increasing insight and self-awareness, and developing strategies to reach the goals they desire.
Therapy does not have to be a long-term venture. I often employ short-term psychotherapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that have been shown to be very effective with many emotional and relationship difficulties.
I tailor the therapy approach to best address my clients’ needs and goals. In addition to short-term approaches, I sometimes use longer-term, insight oriented approaches. Through these approaches, my clients achieve success in making important changes, accelerating personal growth, attaining greater contentment, and enhancing personal effectiveness.
Additionally, I often collaborate with other professionals with whom my clients are working, such as psychiatrists, doctors, teachers, or guidance counselors. Such collaborations frequently aid the client's success.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I am pleased to offer CBT to help individuals overcome emotional and relationship problems. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that has been scientifically researched and found to be effective. In hundreds of research studies, CBT was validated as effective for many different disorders including various anxiety disorders and depression. CBT is also an effective approach to relationship and interpersonal problems. It is one of the few therapies to have such substantial scientific research behind it.
In contrast to many other types of therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is short-term, focused on the present, and problem-solving oriented. Clients learn specific skills that last a lifetime. CBT, as indicated in the name, involves cognitive and behavioral techniques that help clients change unhelpful distorted thinking and behaviors.
I have advanced training in CBT. Click here for more information about CBT.
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Adults
I provide counseling services such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults who have a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attention deficit disorders, divorce recovery, learning or academic issues, career and workplace issues, post-traumatic stress, health and wellness, stress management, and lifestyle issues.
My goal for my clients is to help them develop greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life and to see greater success in their relationships and career.
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Child and Teen
I provide counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults with certain areas of emphasis in my practice.
I work with children and teens for a range of emotional issues (e.g., anxiety, depression) as well as behavioral, social, and academic achievement issues.
My expertise in behavior problems such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) extends to services including younger children. For younger children with such behavior issues, I believe in a family approach that often involves parent counseling. Current research has validated this approach as the best for children with ADHD and ODD. For more information about services for ADHD, click here.
My associates and I also offer services for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome. For more information about this, click here.
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Family and Relationships
I provide counseling for marriage difficulties and marriage enrichment. In family and relationship counseling, I seek to help couples and families communicate and function better and to gain more enjoyment of each other. I also provide counseling for dating relationships.
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Career Counseling
Career counseling is a process of discovering and highlighting important personal strengths and personality traits so as to learn how one best fits into the work world. It enables an individual to find and transition into work that is most likely to be satisfying and successful.
Assessment information is often integrated with information from previous work experience to develop a strong sense of self understanding that will guide career selection. In career counseling, transitioning to a new career is facilitated through several steps.
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Academic Achievement
I provide counseling for enhanced academic achievement to struggling high school, college, or graduate students to help them better reach their potential. Many students benefit from increased support, encouragement, coaching, mentoring, and problem solving. In addition, a variety of success strategies can be learned and applied.
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Tele-Therapy Sessions
Paoli Psychological Associates offers online video sessions through a secure tele-health platform. You can meet with one of our therapists or counselors from the privacy of your home, office, or car.
Most of our services are available online. You will be able to meet with one of our therapists or counselors and have regular appointments without coming to the PPA offices.
You can have access to tele-therapy through your cell phone, tablet, or laptop. Please note that in order to work smoothly you will need a laptop/tablet/cell phone with well-functioning video and audio capabilities and a good internet connection.
After initially talking with you by phone or email for scheduling, your therapist or counselor will send you a link by email that when clicked on will initiate your session.
Find out more by calling or emailing us.
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