Crisis Intervention Stress Management

Utilizing a structured 7-phase model, CISM offers timely psychological support to navigate crises, fostering stabilization, normalization, and restoration of adaptive functioning. It aims to prevent symptoms from becoming entrenched, particularly in the face of personal, national and international disasters .

Individual Therapy

In a confidential and supportive environment, individuals work collaboratively with a therapist to address a range of challenges, from depression and anxiety to thriving through coercive control, emotional and interpersonal trauma. The process involves building rapport, identifying goals, and implementing strategies for growth and healing.

Couples Therapy

Couples are guided through communication challenges and unmet needs to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Comprehensive assessments inform personalized strategies to enhance emotional and spiritual connection, fostering mutual understanding and growth.

Trauma Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR):

EMDR offers effective techniques to process past traumas and alleviate current distress. Through targeted interventions, individuals can experience relief from unresolved wounds and move towards creating a more fulfilling life.

Teletherapy

Remote therapy sessions provide convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to connect from anywhere with an internet connection. Dr. Sears offers a secure platform for confidential sessions, ensuring ease of access and comfort.

Mediation

In situations of conflict or impending separation, mediation offers a compassionate and non-adversarial approach to resolving issues. Dr. Sears facilitates problem-solving and mutual understanding, empowering individuals to navigate challenges constructively.

Group Therapy

Dr. Sears offers a range of group therapy options, including online sessions and specialized groups for trauma survivors, caregivers, and first responders. These groups provide support, validation, and interpersonal learning within a safe and nurturing environment.

Family Therapy

Family assessment and treatment planning assist families in improving communication and resolving conflicts, fostering stronger bonds and healthier dynamics.

Let’s work together!

Helpful Forms

If you're a first-time client, please review and complete the following forms, and bring them to your first session.

    • Client Intake Form

    • Limits of Confidentiality/Cancellation Policy Form

If you would like me to coordinate care with another provider (for example, your psychiatrist, endocrinologist, etc.), complete this form:

Also, make sure to fill out the required questionnaires below

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 FAQs

  • Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).

    It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.

  • To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:

    What are my mental health benefits?

    What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    How many therapy sessions per year does my plan cover?

    How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?

    Is approval required from my primary care physician?

    What's my co-pay?

    What is my annual deductible?

    Is tele-mental health covered by insurance?

    Will insurance cover both telephone and on-line therapy sessions?

    If both online and telephone sessions are covered, what are the procedure codes?

  • If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the treatment as booked.

  • Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (you’re your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.

    However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

    * Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.

    * If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threated to harm another person.