Frequently Asked Questions
ABA Services
ABA therapy uses evidence-based strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and teach meaningful skills that support long-term success.
Psychotherapy Services
Our therapy services offer support for individuals and families navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, tailored for every stage of life.
ABA Services
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a research-based approach that focuses on improving specific behaviors and skills in children with autism. It helps by using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors, teaching functional skills, and addressing social, communication, and academic challenges.
During the initial assessment, our team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s strengths, challenges, and individual needs. This may include observations, interviews, and standardized assessments to create a personalized treatment plan.
The frequency of therapy sessions depends on your child’s specific needs and goals. We typically recommend multiple sessions each week to maximize progress, but we will work with you to develop a schedule that works best for your family.
Families are debriefed after every session. Your child’s behavioral therapist will inform you on how your child is progressing towards goals, new and mastered programs, and general behavior. At your request, you can receive an updated report every 6 months, which will also include your child’s progress.
We encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s therapy. There are specific goals we will work on during parent training sessions. Our team will provide guidance and strategies for reinforcing skills at home
Psychotherapy Services
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. During sessions, you will be helped to identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.
The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Working with a mental health professional is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.
Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. At POSS, we tailor our therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to him or her and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.
We are so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, sessions are usually once a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.
If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to have sessions , one of our team members would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, we could arrange for individual sessions. It is not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.