Free Phone Consultation
A complimentary 20-minute phone consultation is available for all prospective clients. I have a handful of important questions I will ask you to make sure I am a good fit for your child/teen. By the end of this call, you should have a pretty good idea whether you’d like to work with me. If you’d like to move forward, we can set up the parent intake session. Please call (215) 621-6474 or email alvacounseling@therapysecure.com to arrange a phone consultation time.
Individual Counseling (45-50 minutes)
I use play therapy techniques to help the child express his or her emotions through their main form of communication, play. Using tools like a doll house, a sandbox, puppets, interactive and directive play are just some of the common tools used in my sessions. I mainly see children ages 3 years to 11 years old. ($110 per session)
Parent Intake (80 Minutes)
This session will occur prior to meeting with your child. The purpose of this session is for the parents or caregiver to give me information about their child, including their developmental history, previous therapeutic interventions and evaluations, and medical history. We also discuss the plan for the following counseling sessions with your child. ($130 per session)
School Consultation and Observation (1 to 2 hours)
In order to get a view of the whole child, I will work closely with the child’s school. This may include a consultation with the school counselor, administrators, and teachers. Additionally, I can observe the child in their classroom or daycare setting which allows me to see the child in their world. A parent session and written report will be provided to the parents following the school consultation and observation. (Rate varies based on the need)
Parent Consultation (30 Minutes)
This session occurs after the 4th individual play session with the child. The purpose of this session is the discussion of problems and the progress of the child and the family and incorporates parent education that is specific to the needs of the family. ($55 per session)
Groups
GirlPower! An empowerment group for Middle School Girls ages 10-13
A Bag of Flour! A baking therapy group for kids an tweens that teaches your child to understand and manage worry
Hot Potato – An anger management group for ages 6-10. Exploring feelings of anger and cool down strategies
BeHER Teen
Interested in group counseling? Inquire about groups forming now at (215) 621-6474 or email alvacounseling@therapysecure.com