Individual Therapy

Coping with issues related to divorce, co-parenting, and litigation can be exceptionally stressful. Often parents find working with a skilled therapist helpful in managing the emotional roller coaster that they find themselves on. My availability for therapy appointments is limited due to the number of court ordered cases I am involved with, but I routinely have some openings as clients transition through services. I do not bill insurance directly, but will provide a statement of services so that clients can seek insurance reimbursement if desired.

Parent Education

Often otherwise excellent parents may find themselves overwhelmed by issues related to an unexpected divorce or child custody issue. These can be situations in which "learning as you go" can not only be hazardous to your own feelings of security and serenity but to your child or children's as well. I highly recommend any parent who finds themselves in such a situation attend a parent education class such as those offered by Children in the Middle, but sometimes general information is only a starting point. Short term parent education sessions are designed to provide directed education about how to handle some of the common (and uncommon) changes your family may be going through.

Services for Attorneys

Case Consultation and Review

Confidential input from an experienced forensic counselor can help attorneys frame cases, especially when there are complicated mental health and family systems issues involved. Review of procedural issues, standards of care, professional guidelines, and the current body of psycho-social research can help attorneys better evaluate the credibility and relevance of previously rendered opinions from mental health providers and their impact on litigation.

Expert Witness Testimony

Up to date, research based testimony may often be necessary in complicated family law cases. To meet the Daubert standard attorneys know they need an expert with more than just academic credentials or clinical experience. My training, experience and ongoing review of relevant literature can help bring clarity to complex family law issues.

Professional Education Services

I am available to speak at various professional events and offer professional training on a number of topics, including domestic violence and child abuse issues in family court, professionally supervised visitation, and court testimony for mental health professionals. Please contact me directly to discuss your needs. I am generally scheduled for speaking engagements several months ahead of time, so please contact me with plenty of advance notice.

I am approved to offer Continuing Education programs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers.

Collaborative Law

For parents who are divorcing but want to do so without protracted legal battles I highly support the Collaborative Law option. To learn more about this emerging area of the law please visit the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. I provide a number of services for collaborative cases. Please contact me directly regarding Collaborative Law services.

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