Maryellen realizes that no two people are the same and as such tailors treatment to meet the specific needs of her clients. If you are struggling with anxiety, behavioral issues with a child, intrusive negative thoughts, or other areas you seek help in, she can assist you to recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way. She can provide resources and parent training to improve behavior and interactions in the home, and also consultations for school settings. Components of therapy may include solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, skill instruction, anger management, mindfulness exercises, behavioral interventions, and coaching. Additionally, Yelena provides family therapy and work with a therapy dog (upon request).
A New Approach specializes in treating children, parents and individuals specifically dealing with:
Behavioral issues (aggression, self injury, rule breaking, tantrums, truancy, etc.)
Anxiety
Frustrations of parenting children with problem behavior
Skill deficits
Non suicidal self injury
Anger issues
Depression
Hopelessness
Significant changes or transitions in life
Trauma
Maryellen can accommodate early morning appointments before school or work (coffee and a session?), daytime and lunch break appointments, as well as some late afternoons and evenings.
Yelena can accommodate evening appointments.
Maggie can accommodate evening and daytime appointments.