What does Aperture do?

---

Having worked in acute care setting for the past 10 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 during treatment.

I also believe Coparenting is difficult,  living under one roof or two.  Whether a recent change to living arrangements or ongoing coparenting or parenting issues of your child or adult 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. 

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 10+ 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 have a loved one who needs to go to a residential treatment center (RTC) for mental health and/or substance use issues, I can help from start to finish.  I will work with you weekly as a family, educating you on mental health and/or addiction, as well as communicate with the facility directly to establish and address any underlying issues in real time.  I can act as an ally and advocate for your family to be sure your loved one is receiving excellent care, and that the family system is prepared for their return home.  Once they do return, we can work together to reintegrate your loved one into the new, healthier, family dynamic.