What does Aperture do?

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Having worked in acute care settings for the past 11 years, I have grown to love working with individuals from a family systems perspective.  I cater mostly to clients who have experienced higher levels of care (hospitalization,  RTC, PHP/IOP) and would benefit from ongoing individual care with a clinician familiar with higher acuity.  I also work individually with clients who desire to gain insight into problematic substance use and/or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.  While working with individuals, I utilize a family systems approach, educating and including family members as necessary/desired during treatment. 

Divorce, custody/possession arrangements, changes in living situation, and other family law issues can all be very difficult life changes.  These can also be highly-contentious times between parties.  While PF is NOT therapy,  I can be a resource to you as a PF to educate on childhood development, learn new coparenting strategies, and implement change so you can move forward, and your child(ren) can thrive.

Whether brought on by legal issues or concerned friends/family, or as a requirement to return to work, a substance abuse evaluation can help bring clarity to the way you use or abuse substances,  as well as find an appropriate level of care to treat the issue.  I can use my 12+ years of experience in direct treatment of individuals with substance use disorders to help you get the information you need to get back on track.

If you, your child(ren), or your family  have been ordered to attend therapy during a legal process, I will help support as named/ordered therapist in your/your child(rens) case.  I have worked extensively with both adults and adolescents with mental health and/or substance use disorders, and am familiar with the unique challenges of forensic cases, including reunification therapy.

Coparenting is difficult!  Whether a recent change to living arrangements, marital status, or ongoing coparenting or parenting issues of your child are causing family struggles, I can help.   I utilize a solution-focused approach by providing detailed and highly-tailored treatment and parenting plans, and utilize a research and education-heavy approach to get you  back where you should be; enjoying life as a family.

If you have a loved one, or you are an attorney with a client who is struggling with mental health issues, substance use issues, or a combination of both and something needs to be done, but you aren't sure what, I can guide the way.  There are so many levels of care from outpatient therapy, to hospital day programs, to traditional "rehab" or residential programs, and its hard to know which one is best suited to you/your loved one's/client's situation.  With my extensive history of hospital based experience, I can provide an assessment of your situation, and provide personalized guidance on different levels of care and which will best support your current needs.