Treatments

Not all problems or people need the same treatment. Therefore, at APS we pride ourselves on finding the right match for each person.

Our staff is comprised exclusively of doctoral level psychologists who have trained at some of the finest institutions. We offer a wide range of treatment orientations, including traditional psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems therapy. Each psychologist at APS has training in treating people with chronic pain and other medical problems. In addition, each has their own unique areas of specialty. This allows us to tailor treatment to each individual's need.

Individual Adult, Adolescent, Child Psychotherapy

Do these quotes sound familiar? We may be able to help.

“I recently lost my job and feel lost. I am sad all the time. I have no sense of purpose. I just can't seem to get going in the morning. My family says they are worried about me.”

“My son freezes whenever he is called on by a teacher in class and immediately starts to cry.”

“My son loses control when he doesn't get his way and starts to curse, yell, and even sometimes hits me or his siblings.”

Family Therapy

Do these quotes sound familiar? We may be able to help.

“We scream at each other all the time. We never have fun together. There's so much tension in our home.”

“Our house has become one where everyone just "does their own thing". It doesn't feel like we are a family.”

Parent Counseling/Training

Do these quotes sound familiar? We may be able to help.

“Our children are so disrespectful. We are having a hard time, as parents, agreeing on how to deal with them.”

“My daughter starts crying whenever I leave her at school or at a friend's house. I can't go anywhere alone without her becoming increasingly upset. I don't know what to do.”

“My son loses control when he does not get his way and starts to curse, yell, and even sometimes hits me or his siblings.”

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Do these quotes sound familiar? We may be able to help.

“My child doesn't follow directions and has a tantrum whenever I ask him to do something. I don't know how to manage him!”

“I spend all day yelling and never have a chance to spend positive time with my children.”

“My child doesn't follow any of the rules in our house and he doesn't even care when we punish him or take things away.”

Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy

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“I've gotten to the point where I only leave my house for doctor's appointments. I need some tools to get my panic attacks under control.”

“I get so anxious when I have to do presentations at work that I try to avoid them at all costs… my heart races, I start blushing, and I can't think clearly. I am so worried about what the others will think of me!”

“My friends tell me that I only focus on negative things and forget about all the good aspects of my life. I wish I could stop doing it. Maybe I'd start to feel less sad all the time.”

Social Skills Treatment

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“All of my friends are mad at me, and I'm not sure why. I feel lonely.”

“I'm not very good at expressing my feelings to others. I wish I could just tell them what I want without being afraid of their reaction. I just hate confrontation.”

“My daughter has such a hard time fitting in with other kids. I'm afraid it's starting to get worse now that she's in middle school.”

Pain Management

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“My back pain has taken over my life. I can't do any of the things I used to.”

“My family is becoming annoyed with my constant complaining.”

“My pain is awful and I can't handle it anymore. I spend all day in bed trying to make it go away.”

“No one understands what it is like to be in pain every day.”

Memory Enhancement

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“I'm having a hard time keeping track of all the things I have to remember. I'll walk into a room and forget why I'm there.”

“I used to be great with people's names. Now I find myself embarrassed at social gatherings when I can't recall the name of someone I have known for years. I wish there was something I could do to improve my memory.”

“I am so overwhelmed with my studies. There is so much information to learn, how can I possibly retain it?”

Biofeedback

Do these quotes sound familiar? We may be able to help.

“My primary care doctor told me I need to learn how to better relax my back muscles to help me manage my pain after the surgery.”

“I've been trying to relax more, but I can't tell if it's helping with my tension. Is there some way to find out if my strategies are actually working?”

“I've tried everything to relieve my migraines but nothing seems to be working. My doctor thought biofeedback might help.”