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An individual should not strive to eliminate his
complexes...
but
get into
accord
with
them...
For
they
are
legitimately
what
directs
his
conduct in
the
world.
Sigmund
Freud
Man
can live
about
forty days
without
food...
About
three days
without
water...
About
eight
minutes
without
air...
But only for one second without
hope.
Hal
Lindsey
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Services
- Adults
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Adult
6-Session
Assessment
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Adolescents
- Children
- Child 6-Session
Assessment - Couples
- Families
- Talking Back to OCD
You might be
surprised
to
find
out
that
a
lot
can
be
done
toward making
positive
shifts
in
individuals
and
in
families
by working
with
only
one
or
two
members
of
the
family
as
opposed
to
everyone
in
the
family.
The
benefits
tend
to
trickle
down
to
others
in
the
system.
We
might
start
off
by
working
with
you
as
an
individual
and at
some
point, we
might
consider
adding
a
few
sessions
with
your
spouse,
your
child
or
your
teenager.
Everyone
in
the
family
is
a
valuable
resource
for
finding
new
and
effective
solutions!
And
if
only
one
family
member
wants
to
attend,
lots
of
positive work can
be
done
with
this
approach
as
well.
We
work
together
as
a
team
to
determine
the
best
approach
for
your
particular
issues.
Adult
Individuals .
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"I don't like feeling this
way!
I
want
to
move
through
these
issues
and
come
out
on
the
other
side!"
Sometimes you might
seem
stuck
and not as
happy
as
you
would
like.
Maybe
you
find
yourself
feeling
sad
or
angry
too
much or
maybe
you
have
frustrations
with
things
that
happen
at
home
or
at
work.
Signals
of
discomfort
or
pain
are
usually
indicators
that
we
need
to
"do
something".
Remember
that
well
known
saying..."Continuing
to
do
the
same
thing
but
expecting
a
different
outcome
is
the
definition
of
insanity".
Finding
a
combination
of
positive
ways
to
modify
the
situation,
acknowledge
and
attend
to
our
needs,
and
to regulate
our
uncomfortable
feelings,
is
frequently
a
very
effective
approach.
We tend
to
rely
on
distraction as
a
way
to
manage
our
challenging
situations.
But
we
need
additional
coping
skills
in
order
to
actually
"do
something"
about
our
most
challenging
issues.
Our teamwork approach helps us discover
what
the
core
issues
might
be.
We
build
on
your
existing
strengths
and
then
find
additional
solutions
that
you
can
begin
using
immediately.
Adults - 6-Session Assessment &
Solutions.
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If you have unsettling
feelings
or aren't
sure
why
you
seem
to
be
grouchy
or
withdrawn
so
often, call
and
schedule this brief
6-Session
Assessment
&
Solutions
series
to
gain
some
insights
and
to
pick
up
a few
new
coping
strategies.
Then
at
other
times
you
might
already
know
what
the
main
stressor
is
but
you
are
not quite
sure
about
what
to
do
next.
Together,
we
can
work toward
developing
the
most
effective
plan for
bringing
you
solutions
and
relief.
It
is
really
surprising
sometimes
to
find
out just
what
might
be causing
the
irritation
or
pain
in
your
life.
Session 1
We
begin
by discussing
the
issues
you
are
concerned
about
and
an
overall
history.
You
will
receive
suggestions
of
things
that
might
help
at
this
initial
stage.
These
recommendations become
more
detailed
as
we
move
through
the six
sessions.
Session 2 to 5
These
meetings
are
a combination
of
looking
more
closely
into
your
current
issues,
building
on
your
existing
strengths,
finding
helpful
insights
to
soothe
your
thoughts
and
feelings and then
generating
solutions
that
you
can
incorporate
.
Session
6
At the end
of
our
six
sessions,
we
do
an
overview
of
what
we have
discovered,
discuss the
improvements
and
changes
that
each
of
us
have
noticed
and
we
fine
tune
the
solutions we
have
developed
for
you.
Recommendations are also
given
regarding
the
steps
you
might
want
to
take
next
in
order to
keep
this
positive
momentum
going.
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"What's happening
with
my
children?
Sometimes
it
feels
like
they
are
just
trying
to
make
me
mad!"
What
type
of
struggles
are
you
having
with
your
children?
Do
they
fight
with
siblings,
get
in
trouble
at
school
or
daycare?
Do
they
intensely
resist
potty
training
or
are
picky
eaters?
Or
maybe
they
have
very
few
friends,
only
want
to
watch television,
or
act
much
younger
than
their
chronological
age.
Learn
how
to
read
your
child's
coded
communication and
practice
a
simple
formula for
setting
boundaries
that
get positive responses.
Gradually,
see
their
negative
behavior
diminish
as
they
feel
more
understood,
supported
and
empowered. Relief
comes
as
your
child
starts
responding
to the family
rules
which
validate
their
contributions.
Bring your
child
in
for
some
play
therapy, which most
children
thoroughly
enjoy.
It
can
do
wonders
for
making
positive
shifts
for
your
child
and
your
family.
Kids - 6-Session
Assessment
&
Solutions
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"Why do my kids act that
way?
They
are
great
kids
and
really
smart,
so
why
do
they..."
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Not
listen
to
you
when
you
talk
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Hit you or
others
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School struggles &
conflicts
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Fight with
siblings
-
Have tantrums in public
places
-
Tell
lies
Start
the
year
off
on
a
positive
note
by
finding
out
what
your
child
is
trying
to
tell
you
through
their
coded
language
of
behaviors.
Once
parents
learn
to
read
their
child's
behavior
more
accurately
a
new
level
of
cooperation
and
happiness
can
open
up
for
the
whole
family.
Session 1
Includes
one
or
both
parents
to
discuss
the
issues
you
are
concerned
about
and
an
overall
history
of
your
child's
emotional
and
physical
development.
You
will
receive
suggestions
of
things
that
might
help
at
this
initial
stage.
These
recommendations become
more
detailed
as
we
move
through
the six
sessions.
Session 2
Includes
your
child
and
one
or
both
parents.
And
kids
usually
love
coming
in
to
play.
The
issues
discussed
in
Session
1
determine
the
exact
configuration
of
who
attends
this
session.
Through
our
play,
we
begin
looking
for
important
clues
from
your
child
about
what
they
might
be
struggling
with.
Session
3
Your
child
comes
in
for
individual
play
therapy where
we continue
to
create
a
safe
place
together
so
they
can
begin
exploring what
might
be
going
on
in
their
world. If
the
child
is
very
young, two
or
three years
old,
then
it
is
often
most
productive
to
have
one
parent
included
in
the
session
too.
Session
4
&
5
Your
child
works
on expressing
their
feelings
through
our
therapeutic
play
and
putting
feelings
into
words.
As
their
sense
of
safety
and
trust
develops, your
child begins
the
process
of
resolving
some
of
their
issues.
Session
6
Parents
come
in
alone
to
discuss the
improvements
and
changes
they
have
noticed. Solutions that
are
tailored
to
you
and
your
child
will
be
provided
as
well
as
recommendations
for
the
steps
you
might
want
to
take
next
in
order
to
keep
this
positive
momentum
going.
Add
valuable
tools
to
your
problem-solving
repertoire
in
a supportive atmosphere.
We
build
on
your
existing
strengths as
you
go
through
this
process
of
change.
Then
the
most
positive
outcomes
are
made
available
to
you
and
those
you
love.
Contact our office to learn more
about
these
two
important
Assessment
and
Solutions
series
and
to
schedule
an
appointment.
Your
child's difficult
behaviors are
very
stressful
for
them
so they
will
thank
you
one
day
for
helping
them
learn
how
to
feel
better. And
the
same
goes
for
you
and
your
stress too!
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When
difficulties
come
up
in
your
immediate
family,
or
in
your
extended
family,
it
can
be
a
big
relief
to
come
in to get
some
new
ideas
and
support.
Everyone in
the
family
is
a
valuable
resource
for
finding
new
and
effective
solutions!
And
if
only
one
family
member
wants
to
attend,
lots
of
positive work can
be
done
with
this
approach
as
well. We
work
together
as
a
team
to
determine
the
best
approach
for
your
particular
issues.
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The teen
years
are
a
special
time
packed
with
lots
of
important
transitions
and
growth.
And
even
though
they
might
push
hard
to
create
some
space for
themselves,
they
still
need
to
know
that
you will
continue
to
provide
a
solid
base
that
they
can
depend
upon.
As a parent, it
is
helpful
to
come
in
to
see
how
you
might
need
to
adjust
your parenting
style.
It
just
doesn't
work
to use
the
same
methods
you
used
for
so
many
years
when
they
were
younger.
And
it can
be
very
painful
to
have
your
child
push
you
away
too.
So
parents
need
some
extra
support
during
this
transition
as
well
as
the
teen.
Intense
feelings
and
worries
of
parents
and
teens
tend
to
set
the
stage
for
power
struggles
and
parents
wonder
what
they
can
do
to
help
the
situation
improve.
It
can
be
very
difficult
to
provide
compassion
in
a
relationship
where
the
teen
is
actively
pushing
you
away.
This
doesn't
mean
that
you
should
actually
go
away,
even
though
that's
what
your
child
might
be
saying
on
the
surface.
And from the
adolescent's
perspective,
it
is
challenging
to
feel
connected
with
parents
who
seem
to
be
constantly
telling
them
what
to
do
and
they
end
up
not
feeling
understood.
With
education
and
career
decisions
to
make,
they
are
trying
to
figure
out
who
they
are
as
unique
individuals,
their
bodies
and
brains
are
going
through
huge
developmental
shifts
and
they
have
pressures
from
both
peers
and
family
to
conform
to
certain
standards.
Then
there
are
the
dangers
of
drugs
and
alcohol potentially
being
used
as
a
coping
tool
and
for
recreation.
So
this can
be a
very
tough
stage
for teens
and
their
families.
Many
adolescents find relief in
having
a
neutral
place
to
discuss
the
variety
of challenges
they
face
and
finding
healthy
ways
to
manage
their
stress
as
they
gradually
move
into
adulthood.
Scheduling
a
few
sessions
can
go
a
long
way
toward
making
this
transition
as
positive
as
possible.
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"We keep
having
the
same
struggles
over
and
over,
along
with
a
few
new
ones!"
Having different
philosophies
concerning
finances, how
the
children
should
be
raised,
clashing
ideas
about
how
to
spend
your
time
off
and
just
where
is
the
"right"
place
to
squeeze the
toothpaste
tube
anyway?
There
are
usually
some
very
understandable
reasons
why
each
of
you
are
doing
things
that
end
up
irritating
each
other.
Because
so
many
deeper
issues
are
activated
through
your
primary
relationship,
and
because
problems
can
develop
gradually
over
time,
people
often
get
stuck
before
they
realize
how
challenging
things
have
become.
So
don't
wait
too
long
before
you
come
in
to
get
some
new
strategies
for
understanding
what
is
going
on
in
your
relationship.
Schedule
a
few
sessions
to
discover
some
of
the
valid
deeper
points
that
are
connected
to
these
issues
so
you
can
grow
beyond
feeling
stuck.
We
build on
your
existing
strengths
and
practice
successful
communication
methods, while
learning
more
about
how
to
meet
the
needs
of
both
you
and
your
partner.
Talking Back
to
OCD
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The path
to
overcoming
this
illness
is
spelled
out
clearly
with
this
wonderful 8-Step
program
developed by
John
S.
March
MD
with
Christine
M.
Benton
and
their
book
"Talking
Back
to
OCD.
The
support
and
guidance
from
our office
helps
you
successfully
work
through
the
various
steps
of
healing.
And
through
the
use
of
Exposure
and
Response
Prevention,
as
well
as other
tools,
we
gradually eliminate
the
obsessions
and
compulsions
that
have
been
trying
to
take
over
your
life.
Imagine
how
much
easier
and
happier
life
would
be
if
you,
or
your
child, didn't
need
to
give
in
to
the
demands
of
OCD!
Children
(ages
4
and
up),
teens
and
adults
are
all
able
to use the
strategies
found
in
this
program.
Even those
who
only
have
milder
forms
of anxiety
would
find
relief
in
using some
of
these
tools.
Schedule
a
few
sessions
to
find
out
more
about
this
powerful
way
of
increasing
your
happiness
and
gaining
more
control
in
your
life.
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The use of this web site or
email
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not
in
any
way imply
a patient-therapist
relationship.
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office
with
masks
and
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Pay Patients
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confidentiality
and
treatment
options,
use private pay.
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and
you
are free
to
decide
your own course of
therapy to
best
meet
your
needs.
Bring a check
and
have
that
ready
at
the
beginning
of
each
session.
A
receipt
can
be
given if you would like to submit that to
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for
reimbursement.
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full
fee with
your
first session, and have that ready at
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of
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amount.
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office
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for patients
who use
their
insurance
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and
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with
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Worry is a thin stream of fear
trickling
through
the mind.
If
encouraged,
it cuts a
channel
into
which
all
other
thoughts
are
drained.
Arthur Somers
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