Psychotherapy Services

Our Therapeutic Approach

At Beacon Light Psychological Services, we provide compassionate, research-based psychotherapy to help young people build healthier thinking patterns, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. We specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4 to 24.

Our approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a proven method for treating anxiety, mood concerns, behavioral challenges, and stress. We tailor every treatment plan to the individual, integrating other therapeutic modalities as appropriate.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps young people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Through structured, goal-oriented sessions, we work together to:

  • Identify unhelpful thinking patterns

  • Learn coping and problem-solving skills

  • Build emotional regulation strategies

  • Strengthen resilience and self-confidence

CBT is practical, skills-based, and effective for a wide range of concerns.

Additional Treatment Methods

While CBT is our primary approach, some individuals benefit from additional methods, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills

  • Parent coaching and behavioral support

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Strength-based and solution-focused techniques

  • Psychoeducation for parents, caregivers, and families

Therapy is always individualized. No two treatment plans are the same.

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

  • Social anxiety

  • Separation anxiety

  • Panic attacks / Panic disorder

  • Specific phobias

  • School avoidance / refusal

  • Performance anxiety and perfectionism

These are just some of the concerns we commonly work with. Every child, teen, and young adult is unique, and many people seek therapy for issues that don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis. If you’re unsure whether your situation is a good fit, we’re always happy to discuss your needs and help you determine the best next steps.

Mood & Emotional Concerns

  • Depression

  • Adjustment difficulties

  • Irritability / anger

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Grief and loss

  • Low self-esteem

Stress & Life Transitions

  • Family changes

  • Academic stress

  • College transitions

  • Identity development

  • Peer relationships

What to Expect

  • Initial Consultation

    The first step is scheduling a 15-minute phone consultation to discuss if therapy would be helpful and learn more about you. If we decide to proceed, we try to schedule the intake and send you consent forms to complete and sign electronically.

  • Intake Interview

    We meet virtually for approximately 50-90 minutes to gather more information, which can help us understand current concerns and how we could guide treatment. This is also a good opportunity for you to ask questions about us and what you hope to gain from psychotherapy.

  • Individual Sessions

    After the intake session, we meet for 50-minute appointments. Therapy sessions are structured but supportive, and interventions are always tailored. We usually start out weekly for therapy, but can shift to biweekly if appropriate. For children, there are opportunities to involve parents when helpful to support progress at home.

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to speak with our therapist. We look forward to hearing from you!

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