Fani Ponirou, MA Counseling Psychologist

Services include:- Individual psychotherapy- Skype sessions- Couple therapy- Parenting counseling- Workshops- Group therapyDuring the process of psychotherapy, a variety of evidence based techniques are utilized. These include: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered Approach, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Eclectic Approach. The areas of expertise include but  not limited to:- Anxiety Disorders (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks)- Mood disorders (Major depressive disorder, Dysthymia)

- Crisis Intervention (deem what level of care you need)

- Post- traumatic stress disorder

- Grief and loss of a loved one

- Adjustment disorders

- Life transitions

- Improve Self Esteem and Self Confidence

- Divorce/ Separation

- Work related issues and burn out

- Relationship's issues and marriage conflicts

- Dealing with health issues

Assessment is the cornerstone of psychotherapy, thus during the first couple of sessions assessment is essential in order to develop an individualized therapeutic plan and set the goals of psychotherapy.

Although a therapeutic relationship alone is not adequate for the outcome of psychotherapy, a good therapeutic alliance is necessary.