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Explanation of Services:
Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy: This refers to psychotherapy during which your child/adolescent is my client. This type of therapy is likely to include a combination of traditional talk therapy and play therapy. I will first gather information from you (the parent) about your child, the reasons for which you are seeking therapy for your child, and your goals for your child. Typically, I will spend a portion of each session with your child, and a portion of the session with you.
Adult Psychotherapy: This refers to psychotherapy during which a person aged 18 or over is my client. I use talk therapy with adult clients. We will discuss in detail your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals. I will also gather relevant background information from you which I believe will be helpful for our work together.
Parent Consultation: This refers to therapy sought by parents for concerns relating to parenting. Your children do not need to be present. We will discuss issues related to parenting, including behaviors exhibited by your child, your child's development, discipline, and family issues effecting your child. Parent's frequently will ask me when referring to their child's behavior such as, "Is this normal?" or "How do I handle it when ______ happens?" This type of therapy is also very helpful in situations where parents need guidance in dealing with a particular parenting problem. Some examples include managing sibling rivalry, decreasing temper tantrums, increasing compliance with rules at home or at school or establishing age appropriate household rules and expectations for children of various ages.
Family Therapy: This refers to psychotherapy with an entire family. Families come to therapy when there is a problem that everyone is struggling with or experiencing. Family therapy sometimes involves all members of the family to be present at the same time. Other times, I will ask to meet only with certain members.
Couples Therapy: This type of therapy involves both members of a couple to be present. Couples attend therapy to decrease arguing, improve communication, resolve specific problems, change recurring/problematic dynamics and to improve intimacy.
Behavioral Management: This refers to seeking therapy in order to change, eliminate or learn new behaviors (for yourself or your child). Do you have a problematic behavior that you engage in when you are stressed? Does your child have a behavior that you think is problematic? We will talk in detail about the behaviors you wish to change and ways to make long lasting changes.
Psychological Assessment: At this time, I am doing assessments only for children and adolescents. A psychological assessment can provide information about an individual's cognitive functioning, strengths and weaknesses, and social and emotional functioning. Children are often referred for an assessment when there is a specific question that needs to be answered. Some questions that can be answered by an assessment are: Why is my child not living up to his academic potential? My child doesn't do his homework - Is he being lazy, defiant, or is he having academic difficulties? Could my child have a learning disability? Are emotional issues interfering with my child's ability to excel academically? Assessments typically involve several meetings with your child as well as time spent gathering information from you (the parents) and other significant adults in your child's life (i.e. teachers or caregivers).
Dr. Maria T. Arieta, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy
Private Psychotherapy Practice, Marin and San Francisco Counties
711 D Street, Suite 207, San Rafael, CA 94901 * 1122 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
415.289.2277 * info@drarieta.com
