AGES 5-7

Therapy Goals

Therapy for children aged 5-7 focuses on addressing developmental, ​emotional, and behavioral challenges through age-appropriate ​interventions. The goals of therapy for this age group often include:

Offerings

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Play Therapy
  

Focusing On

• Boost Communication: Help your child express themselves ​clearly and confidently.
  
• Enhance Social Skills: Foster friendships and positive ​interactions with peers and adults.
  
• Improve Emotional Control: Teach your child to manage ​feelings effectively, reducing tantrums and meltdowns.
  
• Build Self-Esteem: Strengthen your child's confidence and ​self-belief in their unique abilities.
  
• Encourage Problem-Solving: Guide your child in finding ​solutions to challenges, big and small.
  
• Correct Behavioral Concerns: Address disruptive behaviors ​gently, promoting cooperation and respect.
  
• Ease Transition Stress: Support your child through big ​changes, making new experiences less intimidating.
  

AGES 8-12

Therapy Goals

The goal of therapy for children aged 8-12 is to foster resilience, ​improve communication and social skills, enhance emotional ​regulation and self-esteem, and develop problem-solving abilities. It ​aims to address behavioral issues, self harm and support them ​through life transitions, preparing them for adolescence and building ​a foundation for long-term well-being.

Offerings

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Play Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Neurofeedback
  

Focusing On

• Strengthen Communication: Empower your child to share ​thoughts and feelings articulately and respectfully.
  
• Advance Social Skills: Nurture the ability to form deeper ​friendships and navigate complex social situations with ease.
  
• Master Emotional Regulation: Equip your child with strategies ​to handle emotions intelligently, fostering resilience.
  
• Boost Self-Esteem: Encourage a strong sense of self-worth ​and confidence in facing new challenges.
  
• Enhance Problem-Solving: Cultivate creative and logical ​thinking to tackle problems independently.
  
• Refine Behavioral Patterns: Guide towards positive behavior, ​reducing conflicts and enhancing cooperation.
  
• Support Through Changes: Provide a stable foundation as ​your child navigates the transition from childhood to ​adolescence.
  

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AGES 13-15

Therapy Goals

The goal of therapy for adolescents aged 13-15 is to improve emotional ​regulation, enhance communication skills, boost self-esteem, and ​develop healthy coping mechanisms. This includes addressing issues ​like self-harm, navigating peer pressure, managing academic stress, ​and coping with identity challenges.

Offerings

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Neurofeedback
  
• IOP
  

Focusing On

• Building Emotional Regulation: Teach strategies for managing ​intense emotions, reducing instances of overwhelm and ​frustration.
  
• Navigating Peer Pressure: Support your teen in making ​independent, healthy choices amidst social challenges.
  
• Improving Academic Engagement: Foster skills and ​motivation for better focus, organization, and school ​performance.
  
• Boosting Self-Esteem: Encourage self-confidence and a ​positive self-image during these formative years.
  
• Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Address and mitigate ​behaviors such as self-harm by introducing positive coping ​strategies.
  
• Strengthening Family Relationships: Enhance understanding ​and communication within the family, promoting a supportive ​home environment.
  
• Preparing for Future Challenges: Equip your teen with the ​resilience and problem-solving skills needed for life's upcoming ​transitions.
  
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AGES 16-18

Therapy Goals

For adolescents aged 16-18, therapy goals focus on preparing them ​for adulthood while addressing the unique challenges of late ​adolescence. Goals include enhancing decision-making skills, ​fostering independence, and developing a strong sense of self-​identity.

Offerings

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Neurofeedback
  
• IOP
  

Focusing On

• Stress Coping Strategies: Teach teens to handle stress from ​school, social life, and personal challenges.
  
• Emotional Regulation: Guide in managing emotions for better ​emotional intelligence.
  
• Communication Skills: Improve self-expression and listening ​for better interaction with others.
  
• Self-Awareness & Resilience: Encourage understanding of ​self and resilience in facing setbacks.
  
• Independence: Support teens in becoming self-reliant and ​ready for adult decisions.
  
• Mental Health Support: Address and treat conditions like ​anxiety and depression.
  
• Healthy Relationships: Foster respect, empathy, and ​effective communication in relationships.
  
• Identity & Self-Esteem: Help teens explore their identity, ​boosting confidence and self-image.
  

AGES: College 18+

Therapy Goals

Offerings

Therapy goals for college-aged adults aim to ease the transition into ​adulthood by fostering stress management, emotional regulation, and ​effective communication. Key objectives include promoting self-​discovery, independence, and mental health well-being. The approach ​also emphasizes building healthy relationships and guiding career and ​identity development to align personal values with future aspirations, ​creating a solid foundation for personal and professional success.

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Neurofeedback
  
• IOP
  

Focusing On

• Stress Management: Equip college students with strategies to ​manage academic and life stressors.
  
• Emotional Well-being: Teach emotional regulation and ​mindfulness to navigate adult emotions.
  
• Advanced Communication: Enhance articulation, negotiation, ​and empathy for professional and personal relationships.
  
• Self-Discovery: Foster deep self-awareness and personal ​growth during the transition to adulthood.
  
• Independence Skills: Support in mastering life skills and ​decision-making for future success.
  
• Mental Health Care: Address adult onset mental health issues, ​promoting long-term well-being.
  
• Relationship Building: Guide in forming and maintaining ​healthy, adult relationships.
  
• Career and Identity Development: Assist in aligning personal ​and career goals, reinforcing identity and purpose.
  

Young Adults

Therapy Goals

For young adults, therapy goals are tailored to address the unique ​challenges and opportunities this life stage presents, focusing on ​personal and professional development, as well as emotional and ​relational growth.

Offerings

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Neurofeedback
  
• IOP
  

Focusing On

• Stress Management: Equip with strategies for balancing work, ​education, and personal life pressures.
  
• Emotional Maturity: Enhance ability to navigate complex adult ​emotions and situations.
  
• Communication Skills: Improve clarity in expressing needs ​and resolving conflicts in all relationships.
  
• Self-Discovery: Support exploration of identity, values, and ​passions for authentic life choices.
  
• Independence Skills: Develop practical skills for financial ​management, self-care, and independent living.
  
• Mental Health Care: Address and support mental health ​challenges common in early adulthood.
  
• Social Skills: Guide in forming healthy adult relationships and ​understanding modern social dynamics.
  
• Career and Goals: Assist in career planning and goal setting to ​achieve professional and personal aspirations.
  

Married Adults

Offerings

Therapy Goals

Restoration Counseling helps married adults improve communication, ​deepen emotional intimacy, and resolve conflicts effectively. It aids in ​balancing personal and marital responsibilities, navigating life ​changes, and aligning individual and joint goals. The counseling also ​focuses on ensuring mutual understanding and value, maintaining ​work-life balance, prioritizing mental health, and strengthening the ​marital bond for a more resilient and fulfilling partnership.

• DBT Individual Skills
  
• Group Skills
  
• Individual Therapy
  
• Family Therapy
  
• Marriage Therapy
• Neurofeedback
  
• Blended Families
  

Focusing On

• Improving Communication: Enhance open, honest dialogue ​between partners.
  
• Deepening Emotional Intimacy: Strengthen emotional ​connections and understanding.
  
• Conflict Resolution: Develop effective strategies for resolving ​disputes constructively.
  
• Balancing Responsibilities: Navigate the sharing of personal ​and joint responsibilities.
  
• Navigating Transitions: Support each other through life ​changes and challenges.
  
• Goal Alignment: Align individual and shared aspirations for the ​future.
  
• Work-Life Balance: Implement strategies for balancing career ​demands with family life.
  
• Strengthening the Marital Bond: Rekindle romance and ​strengthen the partnership.
  

NeuroFeedback

Neurofeedback is a therapeutic intervention for ages 7+ that trains ​individuals to alter their brain activity, leading to numerous ​benefits. Here’s a list explaining its advantages:

• Enhances Cognitive Performance
  
• Reduces Symptoms of ADHD
  
• Improves Sleep Patterns
  
• Helps Decrease Anxiety and Depressive ​Symptoms
  
• Supports Stress Management
  
• Enhances Brain Injury Recovery
  
• Improves Behavioral Disorders
  
• Supports Addiction Recovery
  
• Promotes Relaxation
  
• Optimizes Athletic Performance
  
• Mitigates Age-Related Decline
  

NeuroFeedback

Neurofeedback is a therapeutic intervention for ages 7+ that trains ​individuals to alter their brain activity, leading to numerous ​benefits. Here’s a list explaining its advantages:

• Enhances Cognitive Performance
  
• Reduces Symptoms of ADHD
  
• Improves Sleep Patterns
  
• Helps Decrease Anxiety and Depressive ​Symptoms
  
• Supports Stress Management
  
• Enhances Brain Injury Recovery
  
• Improves Behavioral Disorders
  
• Supports Addiction Recovery
  
• Promotes Relaxation
  
• Optimizes Athletic Performance
  
• Mitigates Age-Related Decline
  

Assessments

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