Therapeutic Orientation and Psychotherapy Services
I provide individual and family therapy for adults and adolescents. In conceptiualizing an individuals's difficulties I attempt to integrate the influences of heredity and temperament, development level, family relationships, cultural context, and other environmnetal factors. My treatment approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral, but I tailor my approach to the needs of the client and his/her goals in therapy.

For the first and second sessions, I will be gathering information about your concerns and goals and deciding if I have the expertise to be helpful to you, or if a referral to a different professional would be mroe appropriate. During this time, you will be making a decision as to whether you feel comfortable working with me. We can then discuss whether to continue together or pursue other referrals.

Psychotherapy can have many positive effects, such as improved family and peer realationships, relief from distressing symptoms, and better school/work performance. However, participation in psychotherapy is work. You may experience uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anxiety, or anger during psychotherapy, and there are no guarantees.

To achieve the best possible outcome for an adolescent it is usually necessary for parents to take an active role so that positive changes may occur. This means that at different times therapy sessions may involve the parents alone, the adolescent alone, or the entire family together.

I frequently give "homework" so that skills may be practiced outside the office. It is important that you play an active role in your therapy so that benefits extend into your daily life outside the therapeutic environment. If you are uncomforatble with any "homework", I expect that you will inform me sot that we can negotiate other ways to achieve the goals.

Rights and Responsibilities of Clients
It is your responsibility to choose the provider and type of treatment that best suits your needs. You ahve the responsibility of communicating any discontent with the process to me so that the problem may be addresses appropriately.

You have the right to ask questions concerning the findings of any evaluation, and the right to raise questions about my therapeutic approach and the progress that is being made at any time. You have a right to discontinue therapy at any time and to receive referral to another therapist, upon request.

Client Information Sheet (.pdf format) - contains Fee Schedule, Emergencies, Confidentiality
HIPPA Texas Notice Form (.pdf format) - Notice of Therapists' Policies and Practices to Protect the Privacy of Your Health Information