Our Philosophy
We believe at Child and Family Therapy that life is an ongoing learning curve and that we all need more information at certain times to keep moving forward. Here at CFTI, we recognize that people need support in this, and that every person needs a different kind of support at different times.
You will find professionals at CFTI are trained and certified in multiple therapy modalities and have different authentic approaches to meet the needs of our diverse clients, birth to geriatrics. We encourage you to explore each individual therapist, to contact us with questions, as we acknowledge the most important way to start is finding the right fit for yourself or your loved one.
Individual Counseling
What is it?
Individual therapy consists of a therapeutic situation where one individual is involved in the therapeutic process with at least one therapist. A therapist can be anyone professionally trained in the use of therapy and someone who has received formal training in therapy and is licensed by the state they practice to do therapy. Thus, therapy differs from getting advice from friends, family, acquaintances, etc., as it is a professional service provided by a trained professional.
Individual therapy offers several advantages:
The confidentiality of the client’s issues is most easily maintained in individual therapy.
The client receives one-on-one attention from the therapist, and this allows the therapist to be very thorough in understanding the specific problems of the client and in developing an individualized approach to helping the client.
The level of analysis and treatment can be much more intense and comprehensive in individual therapy compared to group therapy.
The pace of the therapy can be tailored to the specific client. It can be sped up in cases where clients can handle more focused and intense interventions, or it can be slowed down in cases where clients need time to adjust and move slowly.
The therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between the client and therapist, is strongest in individual therapy. Research investigating the components of effective therapy have consistently pointed out that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of a successful therapy intervention.
Individual therapy allows for the development of self-awareness by discussing issues and getting feedback from the therapist.
The client can arrange a time for the therapy sessions that is most conducive to their schedule.
Therapy sessions can be arranged rather quickly, if needed.
Individual therapy allows for the development of communication skills in individuals who need help with these skills.
Family Counseling
What is it?
Family therapy can help you improve troubled relationships with your partner, children or other family members. You may address specific issues such as marital or financial problems, conflict between parents and children, or the impact of substance abuse or a mental illness on the entire family.
Your family may pursue family therapy along with other types of mental health treatment, especially if one of you has a mental illness or addiction that also requires additional therapy or rehabilitation treatment. For example:
Family therapy can help family members cope if a relative has a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia — but the person who has schizophrenia should continue with his or her individualized treatment plan, which may include medications, one-on-one therapy or other treatment.
In the case of addiction, the family can attend family therapy while the person who has an addiction participates in residential treatment. Sometimes the family may participate in family therapy even if the person with an addiction hasn’t sought out his or her own treatment.
Family therapy can be useful in any family situation that causes stress, grief, anger or conflict. It can help you and your family.
Parent Education
Parents sometimes seek information to organize and understand the “why” their kid is doing what they do. Sometimes a shift in the parents perception and expectation is exactly what is needed to help the child and family thrive. Parent education is done through counseling however there are times parents seek only parent education and do not wish to engage their child in the therapy process for their own reasoning whether that be cost, time, or individual belief system.
Online Connection
What is Telehealth or Telemedicine Therapy?
Telemedicine-Telehealth means the delivery of health care services through the use of interactive audio and video technology, permitting real-time communication between the patient at the originating site and the provider, for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment.
Who can benefit from Online Therapy?
Online Therapy makes it easier and more convenient for patients of all ages to stay healthy and engaged in their health care. Patients love the convenience, flexibility and real-time care with their providers. Play Therapy and Behavioral Therapy is adaptable to online therapy and brings the therapy right into the patients life.
Is Online Therapy Secure and Confidential?
Not all platforms are HIPAA Compliant, so it’s important for you to ensure that this level of security is available by any Telehealth provider. Here at Child and Family Therapy, we utilize HIPAA Compliant and encrypted platform that secures our client whether we are using online connection or emailing information.
Does Insurance Cover Sessions?
Most insurance cover the sessions just as they would in person. Child and Family Therapy will review your insurance coverage and communicate with you about this on an individual basis.
What to expect from Child and Family Therapy?
The process for online therapy begins with an email address to send you an invitation for a session when the session is scheduled so you can download the Free App and accept the appointment. You will receive another reminder email the day of the session where you can use the email to log directly into the session (as long as you have the App downloaded). Clients are using all technology they have access to internet with including gaming systems to set up their session. Should internet connection fail, the therapist is available by phone to correct the errors and problem solve.