As a neuropsychologist and certified school psychologist, I have a great deal of experience in the evaluation and diagnosis of a variety of child and adolescent issues. I specialize in comprehensive evaluations that allow for recommendations to address concerns about development, learning, and behavior. As a certified school psychologist, my evaluations can be considered in the public school setting.
Therapy offers children and adolescents a supportive and empowering space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive during the tumultuous adolescent years. By working with a skilled therapist, young people can gain greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
Modern Behavioral offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and treatments for a wide variety of conditions affecting children & adolescents. We strive to understand the whole narrative of the child by addressing physical, developmental, social, and environmental functioning. Our treatment utilizes evidenced based psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic treatments with an integrative approach. We strive to think ‘outside the box’ of conventional methods of treatment, while still practicing in a conservative and responsible manner as we would for our own family.
Our philosophy is to consistently partner with families, schools, and other systems of care in order to achieve optimal results for our clientele.
When I work with children and teenagers, I really focus on creating a safe and supportive space where they feel heard and understood. I use fun and engaging methods to help them express their feelings and learn new skills, always making sure we move at their pace. I'm also a big believer in team effort, so I work to involve the whole family in the process to ensure a supportive environment for positive change and growth.
Child and Adolescent Issues often present differently than adults. With this in mind, it is important to work at a child or adolescent's developmental level. I work with these special clients to meet them where they are, and to address their specific areas of need, including friendships, relationships, bullying, and academics. Suicidal ideation is also a rising concern among this population.
As a Licensed Psychologist and School Psychologist in PA, I am able to provide both therapy and evaluations for your child or adolescent.
Adolescence is a time of very real physical and emotional changes, and certainly during this pandemic, there is greater concern for screen time, isolation, and education. Boundaries, skill sets, and emotional expression work does improve anxiety and can help teens grow in other ways.
We love to work with child and adolescents. PhilaTherapy, LLC. offers psychotherapy, from some our trained clinicians, to identify and process issues and concerns your child or teen maybe experiencing. Treatment plans and goal setting, unique to each client, addresses and treats difficulties your child or teen is experiencing.