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Integrative Therapy Institute (ITI) is a leader in the field of holistic individual and/or multidisciplinary, team treatment of children, adolescents and adults.  We provide a variety of modalities of treatment including:

ASSESSMENT:

Diagnostic Evaluations:  Each clinician/therapist at ITI is well skilled at evaluating behaviors, experiences and prior assessments (medical, neurological, psychiatric and psychological).  The initial intake appointment provides the therapist with the information necessary to begin understanding the nature of a problem and to begin to provide a preliminary plan for change.  The treatment plan is further refined as we continue to learn about our clients with each subsequent visit.  We believe that education and understanding are critical to change, and we are committed to sharing our clinical impressions with clients as they develop over time.

Cognitive/Academic Evaluations: ITI provides diagnostic evaluations of cognitive and academic abilities for children and adults.  All cognitive/academic evaluations at ITI are provided complete with verbal feedback, detailed recommendations, and a written report.  Common reasons for such evaluations include appropriateness of school placement, questions about learning difficulties or school progress, ADHD, evaluation of thought disorders, assessment of severity of mental illness, fitness for duty, and as an aide to a therapist in facilitating therapy.  The results of such testing can be utilized in collaboration with a clinician for school consultation or employment matters.

Autism Evaluations:  The rising prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is alarming and has attracted the attention of the public and media. Many professionals in this area believe that the increased rate is due to 1) a broadening of the diagnosis to include milder forms of the disorder, and 2) an increase in professionals trained to accurately identify and diagnose ASD. Although increased awareness has resulted in more individuals with ASD receiving diagnoses and appropriate support services, it has also resulted in some irresponsible and inappropriate diagnosing by professionals who lack thorough understanding of this complex developmental disability. Clinicians at ITI have extensive experience with the ASD population, and comprehensive diagnostic services are available to assess for the presence of ASD and provide helpful and practical recommendations for intervention.

INTERVENTIONS:

Individual (Child, Adolescent, Adult) Therapy:  Clinicians at ITI provide individual psychotherapy services for child, adolescent, and adult populations across a broad range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, including, but not limited to:

Autism Spectrum Disorders Anxiety and Panic Disorders Eating Disorders Developmental Disorders Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Retardation Mood Disorders Bipolar Disorder ADHD Selective Mutism Suicidality Impulse Control School Problems Separation and Divorce Sleep Problems

Family Issues Abuse and Trauma Tic Disorders Sexuality Issues Psychotic Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Substance Abuse Complex Neurological Disorders Personality Disorders Traumatic Injury or Illness Parenting Issues Adolescent Identity Development Issues

 

Couples Therapy:  At ITI, we provide solution-focused therapy to couples that are struggling with various aspects of their relationship.  This involves learning about your history, the onset of difficulties, and the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that lead couples to become stuck in negative patterns of interaction.  We are committed to creating a nonjudgmental environment in which both members of the couple feel comfortable and respected.

Family Therapy:  At times, difficult problems arise from negative patterns of family interaction.  Although these difficulties may occasionally be addressed in individual or couples’ therapy, they often are dealt with more efficiently and thoroughly if the entire family participates in therapy.  The clinicians at ITI are well skilled at addressing problems in family systems.  We create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment for all family members; teach skills to facilitate more effective communication; and coach each individual in expressing himself or herself accurately and effectively so that improved family dynamics unfold in our offices and at home.

Specialized Psycho-Educational/Psychotherapeutic Services

Parent training for child behavior management:  Children are born with a range of personalities and behavioral tendencies. Sometimes, children with difficult temperaments are born to parents who are loving and attentive, but cannot manage their children’s difficult behavior. ITI provides parent training for child behavior management. This is a hands-on intervention that teaches strategies that will enhance your parenting toolbox and help you be more effective in managing your child’s difficult behaviors.

Parent training for autism spectrum disorders:  Children with autism have difficulties accurately processing and understanding information in their environment. This often leads to confusion and behavioral difficulties. With the help of experienced parents, the professional community has identified a set of strategies that often help individuals with autism understand their environments and expectations about their behavior more clearly. Parent training for autism spectrum disorders employs strategies developed by Division TEACCH, enlisting parents as teachers for their children. You will be taught strategies that will help your child access the best of his or her skills and abilities.

Groups

Our practice organizes group therapy based on the need/interest we perceive in the community. The following groups are currently open for enrollment.  If you are interested in participating, please contact our office.

• Parent Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs: Group designed to help parents cope with grief and learn how to be their child's best teacher and advocate. This group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at ITI office, 6 p.m.
• Healthy Eating & Being Support Group for Women: This group is focuses on providing an open dialogue on our food choices. This group meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at the ITI office, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring your dinner with you.
  

Consultation/Collaboration with Other Professionals

Clinicians/Therapists at ITI are available to consult with other professionals who are involved our clients’ lives, such as teachers, pediatricians, family physicians, daycare providers, employers, and a range of healthcare therapists and medical specialists. Clients often find this type of collaboration helpful, as it typically results in efficient and accurate sharing of information and produces change more quickly.