We often work with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, improving focus and attention, increasing productivity, feeling more connected, seeking purpose. We want to help you be intentional | present | connected in your life. As psychologists, Dr. James and Dr. Doty are trained to recognize, diagnose, and treat the spectrum of issues that are defined in the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

We work with people of varying ages: children and families, adolescents, and adults. When working with young children, we prefer that parents/guardians/caretakers participate in therapy.

You and your therapist will discuss the treatment mode that makes the most sense given your needs and preferences. Some therapy will be one-on-one with the psychologist. Sometimes it makes sense for partners to take part in couples therapy. In other situations, it is useful to include children or adolescents and their parents/guardians/caretakers in family treatment. Talk with your provider to decide what is best for you.

Dr. James and Dr. Doty are interested in providing therapy that meets your needs. We start with an initial consultation to ensure that we understand what you hope to improve upon in your life. We are trauma-informed, multicultural informed, affirming, and we integrate spirituality if so-desired.

We happen to conceptualize (fancy word for ‘think about’) most issues along systemic and psychodynamic approaches.

The short answer is, “as long as you need.” We want to invite ongoing discussion with you about the usefulness of therapy, if you feel you are achieving your goals, and when you feel you have gained enough help to move forward without regular therapy contact.

We sometimes work with people for 4-6 sessions and sometimes continue to work with other people for months and years.