Welcome to Foresight Psychology
I am a Clinical Psychologist who founded Foresight Psychology to provide leading-edge therapy, testing, and coaching services. This website provides information about the psychotherapy services I provide, and information about the larger company can be found at ForesightPsychology.org.
I have been practicing for over 20 years, serving clients in most of the United States. You can read more about my psychotherapy services and approach in the section below.
About Me and My Approach:
My Bio
Learn more about everything you might want to know about my background, education, clinical training, recent continuing education, and where I have worked. It also includes my credentials and professional memberships. Finally, learn a little about my life outside the office.
Traditional Therapy
Learn more about individual, family, and couples therapy in general and what each will be like. My practice integrates many powerful and effective techniques. This page will help you learn more about the process, time frame, and potential outcomes.
My Therapy Approach
Learn about the clinical approaches I choose from to help you reach your treatment goals. This includes what you should expect along the way – the measurable and meaningful results. The process should not be a mystery, and the gains should be obvious to you and others.
Intensive Services
Virtual Psychotherapy Service Area
I can provide individual, couples and group therapy and psychological testing virtually in the states shaded green. In most cases, these services can be equally effective and powerful virtually compared to in-person. However, particularly with testing, there are times when seeing someone in person may be a better option. I can refer you to someone in your local area in those cases.
Services available in all blue areas in the map above.
Current Wait Times:
Wait times for vary based on the specific days and times of day you need, but below is a general idea of my current wait times. I update this as much as needed.
Many people wonder whether it’s worth waiting for psychotherapy to find the right match. It’s a balancing act since so many very talented therapists are available.
My suggestion is that the amount of time you should be willing to wait should be related to the specific nature of your concern; if a therapist has a hard-to-find specialty or uses an approach that you think is a perfect fit, you may want to wait longer to start. Of course, the urgency of your needs should also play a role.
Therapy appointments during the late afternoon:
10-14 days
Therapy appointments during the morning or early afternoon:
8-10 days
Therapy appointments during the evening (after 5:00pm):
14-21 days
My Therapy Philosophy
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. My practice is integrative, meaning that I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that can be combined and alternated to produce measurable, important, and meaningful results. My psychotherapy approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. I strongly believe that the results should not be a mystery – it should be clear that it works as you feel more content, develop new insights, reach your goals, and set new ones.
You should take your time to find a therapist who is a good fit for you, and that is why I (and most of my colleagues) offer a consultation to make sure you feel I am a good fit for what you are looking for and what you hope to accomplish. We can also discuss whether psychotherapy is a good fit for you, what talking to a psychologist is like, and how to find the right therapist for you if I’m not a fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does therapy take?
Therapy is a transformative process that can be life-changing. How long therapy takes depends on the methods we choose, how deep-seated your challenges are, and how high the barriers are to positive change. However, after 4-6 sessions, you should experience significant improvement, and then along the way, you should experience measurable and meaningful change as you go. We’ll work together to find a timeline that works for you.
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
A clinical psychologist has gone through four years of school after college, including two years of part-time closely supervised direct care experience, one year of full-time supervised experience after that, and then another year post-graduation. Then, they have to pass a very intensive and difficult exam to prove they have the knowledge necessary to practice. You can find more in my post where I compare therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists and counselors.
What’s the best way to find a therapist?
There are many effective ways to find a therapist, and it’s not only okay but actually highly suggested that you be picky! Therapy can really create huge positive changes and the fit with your therapist is vital. Start with word-of-mouth and browse websites like mine. You can also look to platforms like PsychologyToday and ZenCare. Keep in mind that in our field we are not competitive – if you contact me and I’m not the best fit, I’ll work hard to find you someone who is.
How can I tell how qualified a psychologist is?
Given the amount of education and supervised training a psychologist gets, even when they have just graduated, they already have four years of actual practice, and many were in the field before they went to graduate school. That said, experience is valuable, and asking how long they’ve been practicing can help. Also, look for a psychologist who has furthered their credentials postgraduation, such as becoming a National Register Certified.
How would you summarize your approach?
I use what are called third-wave therapies, the latest innovations in some of the more powerful and effective approaches in the field. This includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Compassion Focused (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive (MBCT), and Schema-focused therapy. All of it is surrounded in a positive psychology, humanistic approach. The goal is meaningful, measurable results that occur after a short period.
Will virtual therapy work for me
You can find information about virtual therapy throughout my site, particularly in my blog. It boils down to fit. The techniques I use can be equally effective and powerful, and for some even more so, when delivered online. However, some people prefer the in-person experience of therapy and find virtual delivery does not work as well for them. If you’re not sure, try whichever approach you feel more comfortable with at first and see how it goes.
What’s New?
As the field of Psychological continues to evolve, with advances in methods, new technology, specific ways to enhance the virtual experience, and new ways to combine techniques, I stay committed to continually learning how to provide the more effective, meaningful, and enduring services. I work hard to stay at the forefront of innovation while finding ways to reduce fees and expand offerings without ever compromising on quality or impact.
Below are some of the latest updates in my practice that reflect this ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation.
Emotional Support Animal Assessments
Healing from mental health and wellness challenges to being your happiest and most content self is not just about therapy. I promote a broad approach beyond our work together, and for many an emotional support animal can play a large role. Whether you see me for treatment, or just need to see if you qualify, I welcome your call and I can give you an idea of your chances before you pay. You can also read some ESA examples in my blog.
Therapeutic Tutoring for Children and Adults
Many children, adolescents, and adults struggle to learn not because of cognitive ability but rather because of the effect of mental health challenges on their ability to study in a way that helps them understand, retain, and then effectively use the information. Therapeutic tutoring combines high level traditional tutoring techniques and the types of therapy psychologist like me use. The result is improved confidence and understanding.
Military Fitness for Duty Assessments
The US Military wants to sure that those who want to serve are physically and mentally fit for what that service will bring. For this reason, they carefully review the mental health history of those who want to enlist or commission. They understand that some issues may have been less severe than your records show or were fully transient and have resolved. My independent assessments use objective measures to help evaluate this.
Contact Me
I offer a free telephone consultation if you wonder whether my services and psychotherapy approach would be a good fit. I want to hear what you are looking for, and then I’ll tell you how my clinical methods might help and what psychotherapy will be like. There is no obligation; in fact, in our field, we believe that the match is so important that we work hard to ensure you find someone perfect for you as far as clinical approach.
You can also request more information about Foresight Psychology, PLLC, and the Psychological Testing, Therapeutic Tutoring, and Leadership Coaching services we provide.