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Psychotherapy refers to a variety of techniques and methods used to help children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behavior. Although there are different types of psychotherapy, each relies on communication as the basic tool for bringing about change in a person's feelings and behaviors. In children and adolescents, playing, drawing, building, and pretending, as well as talking, are important ways of sharing feelings and resolving problems.

Psychopharmacology can effectively be utilized in many adolescent and adult situations which require the use of certain medications in conjunction with cognitive therapy. The actions of particular drugs and their effects on mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior are sometimes a necessary measure.

Most children go through their adolescent years experiencing some bumps along the way. While every child is unique, sometimes they encounter emotions, feelings, or behaviors that cause problems in their lives and the lives of those around them. Families often worry when their child or teenager has difficulty coping, feels sad, can't sleep, gets involved with illicit substances, or can't get along with family or friends.

We support student mental health and well-being in proactive, comprehensive, and collaborative ways. By integrating comprehensive services and support throughout every grade level we assess needs through intervention, provide access to behavioral health services and programs, leverage stakeholders, and build collaborative working relationships within the family and school community.

Our most effective customized care plan. Personalized immediate, 24/7 care without appointments, waiting rooms, and third-party involvement. Confidential, proactive, extended visits primarily through house calls and telemedicine at your convenience.

Immediate confidential support to individuals who are experiencing emotional, mental, physical, and/or behavioral distress or problems.

Initial 120-min Comprehensive Evaluation: This is your first visit with Dr. Foster in which she will review your full medical, psychiatric, psychosocial, and family history. It is important to obtain an accurate medical history during this first visit, therefore, please print and complete all forms in our forms section and have them available to present to the doctor so she will be able to make the best use of your time together. During this session, your reason(s) for seeking treatment will be discussed in-depth and a full treatment plan (including psychotherapy and/or medication if needed) will be prescribed.

Medication Management & Psychotherapy Session: During this dual-purpose customized follow-up session, the doctor will adjust and alter your medication regimen as needed, as well as engage in intensive psychotherapy. Our provider’s general treatment principles regarding psychotropic medications are to use the lowest effective dose of medication that successfully alleviates your symptoms. Psychotherapeutic treatment modalities used during sessions include psychodynamic or insight-oriented therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy.

Medication Management Session: This is a follow-up session tailored specifically to any medication management issues you may have. Your mood, symptoms, and psychopharmacological treatment plan will be discussed thoroughly. Any appropriate changes to your medication regimen will be made and supportive psychotherapy will be performed. Our providers are also regularly available to their patients by phone or email for any follow-up questions regarding medication changes. Please keep in mind that many medications cannot be filled, refilled, or changed by telephone, so a session may be required.

Walk & Shop Psychotherapy Session: Walking Psychotherapy is a unique and highly beneficial addition to our arsenal and our Ardmore office is conveniently located in Suburban Square, an upscale shopping plaza. During this session, our providers will meet you at a peaceful park, your favorite shop within the plaza, or another location of your choice for a leisurely, replacing, and highly therapeutic stroll. During our walk & shop, we will engage in intensive talk therapy using the same psychotherapeutic techniques we employ at our regular office location.