CLINICAL OFFERINGS
Individual Therapy
Our therapists are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, insight-oriented therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, culturally-sensitive therapy, and psychological astrology. Through a personally-targeted use of a variety of therapeutic interventions, our therapists are here to support you in moving forward and in gaining the ability to feel discomfort without being paralyzed by it. We believe that working 1:1 with the right counselor can make a meaningful short and long-term difference in your quality of life. Individual therapy supports clients in gaining awareness of their patterns and growing greater self-acceptance. From there, they can embrace who they really are and what they are here to contribute.
Adolescent and Family Therapy
Families have to deal with a lot of unique challenges in today’s world, particularly during the pandemic. The stress of our current moment has been particularly impactful and traumatic for adolescents. Our clinicians are seasoned in working with teens and their families to cope with trauma. We help teens and their families work through crises around gender identity, racism, divorce, death, moves, bullying, abuse, sexuality, academic underperformance, disabilities, symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or defiant behavior. It is common that as a parent, you may feel powerless to help your teen. Our clinicians can help make sense out of confusing behavior and support your family in establishing new patterns.
Psychological Astrology Reading
Are you curious about yourself and your patterns? A 90-minute psychological astrology reading can support you in better understanding you! This reading will look at your astrological natal chart to better understand your temperament, what you need to feel emotionally secure, relationship patterns, challenges, and gifts you have to offer. We recommend this reading for everyone, but in particular for those going through a significant life transition, such as a divorce, career change, health challenge, or major move. Must have a birthdate, time of birth, and location of birth for reading accuracy.
Seminars and Workshops
Aimee Barr, LCSW has provided clinical seminars and workshops at hospitals, schools, universities, professional organizations, and in corporate America. She has created her own curriculum and offers workshop participants psychoeducation and interactive exercises with scientifically proven interventions to help them overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and burnout and gain greater motivation and energy. Popular workshop topics include: How to Have Courageous Conversations, How To Better Predict Happiness, and Understanding Psychological Astrology. Several past seminars and workshops have been held at Fordham University, Columbia University, The Harvard Club, and the National Association of Social Workers, amongst other places.
Clinical Supervision
The private practice founder, Aimee Barr, LCSW is a seasoned therapist and has spent two decades working in the mental health field. She has many years of experience supervising clinicians, pre-licensure psychologists, social workers, psychiatry residents, and psychology interns. She is compassionate and direct in her approach, encourages her supervisees to find their own therapeutic style, and will work within each person’s clinical orientation.
In addition to supporting clinicians with clinical supervision, private practice building tips and strategies will be offered. Important topics, such as where and when to launch a practice, how to effectively use social media, what speciality of clientele to focus on, and legal considerations, will all be addressed.