About
Main Intentions Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor for Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Families
As a private practice, I focus on helping children, teens, young adults, and families navigate life's challenges. Whether it's individual sessions or family therapy, I offer both in-person and virtual options to suit your needs.
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I believe in using a blend of evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique situation. From playful techniques like play therapy and art therapy to trauma-informed approaches and sand tray interventions, I'm here to provide the support your family deserves.
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My ultimate goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can address your mental health concerns and work towards your goals with confidence. Let's journey together towards healing and growth.
Play Therapy Techniques
- What it is:
- A form of psychotherapy where children use play to communicate and express themselves.
- Allows them to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
- Who it's appropriate for:
- Suitable for children of all ages who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Benefits children dealing with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, grief, or family conflict.
- What it helps treat:
- Helps children improve their emotional regulation, develop coping skills, build self-esteem, and enhance social interactions.
- Can also address specific issues like academic difficulties, social problems, attention deficit disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
Art Techniques
-What it is:
- Involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art.
-Who it's suitable for:
- Expression through art is particularly beneficial for individuals, including children, who may struggle to articulate thoughts, sensations, emotions, or perceptions verbally.
- Provides an avenue for those who are unable or hesitant to speak about specific events or feelings.
-What it helps treat:
- Serves as a therapeutic tool to address a wide range of emotional and psychological issues, aiding in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Enables individuals to communicate and process complex emotions, promoting healing and self-awareness through sensory-based experiences.
Sandtray Therapy
-What it is:
- A hands-on, creative therapy technique that allows children to express their thoughts and feelings through play.
- Miniatures (small toys) and sand are used to create scenes that represent their inner world.
- Non-verbal way for children to work through feelings or experiences that may be hard for them to talk about.
-Who it's suitable for:
- Appropriate for people of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Especially for those who have difficulty expressing their feelings verbally.
- Those who have experienced trauma, loss, or other challenging life events to help process these experiences safely.
-What it helps treat:
- Can help with working through difficult emotions, build self-confidence, and develop healthy ways to cope with challenges.
- Can help process and release feelings related to trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social or family difficulties by helping them feel more secure and understood.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
-What it is:
- An evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers.
-Who it's suitable for:
- Proved to be successful with children and adolescents (ages 3 to 18) who have significant emotional problems related to traumatic life events.
- It can be used with individuals experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, or depression due to single or multiple traumas in their lives.
-What it helps treat:
- Effective in addressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties stemming from traumatic experiences in children and adolescents.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
-What it is:
- A form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs.
- Considered a "solutions-oriented" form of talk therapy, CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior.
-Who it's suitable for:
- Appropriate for people of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Beneficial for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.
-What it helps treat:
- Can address numerous conditions, such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and many others.
Session Fees
Each therapy session is 50 minutes and costs $185. If you’d like to use insurance, I encourage you to check with your provider to see if they accept a “Superbill” for reimbursement.
A Superbill is an itemized receipt I provide after each session, which you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement based on your coverage. Please contact your insurance company directly for more information on their reimbursement policies and how they handle Superbills.
Cancellation Policy
Your session time is reserved specifically for you, ensuring a dedicated space to focus on your progress. Sessions that are cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged in full. This policy is in place because a late cancellation does not allow enough time to schedule another client in your reserved space.