What to Expect When You Arrive:

1. An initial 45 minute session to ascertain your concerns and to obtain relevant history.
2. Subsequent 2-3 evaluative sessions as necessary.
3. Optional psychological testing (done on a case by case basis).
4. Interpretative session that discusses findings and recommendations.

What to Tell Your Child About Making An Appointment:

1. Explain your concerns
2. Be honest
3. Be brief
4. Place emphasis on the family working together.
5. If testing is to be done, explain that the purpose is to help everyone understand the child better. Our tests are not like tests in school because children cannot pass or fail.

What to Expect If Treatment Is Recommended:
We believe that successful resolution of problems depends on many interrelated factors including:

1. Selection of appropriate yet practical, solution-oriented treatment and intervention strategies.
2. A good "fit" between child and therapist.
3. Motivation of parents and child.
4. Willingness to keep regularly scheduled appointments.
5. Strong commitment of the parents to meet with the staff and follow through on recommendations.