Psychotherapy

Ardent Psychological Services, PLLC offers psychotherapy in person and virtually in the following areas for children, adolescents, and adults:

•       ADHD

•       Autism Spectrum Disorder

•       Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety,
Separation Anxiety

•               Sleep Disturbance

•       Depression

•       Bipolar Disorder

•       Interpersonal Problems

•       Behavioral Concerns

•       Psychosis

•       OCD

Dr. Staal is trained to provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.  She selects her therapeutic approach based on what research says is evidence-based for the presenting problem, as well as what is the best fit for the client.  The length of treatment varies depending on presenting problem and client need.  Sessions typically occur weekly or bimonthly.  A treatment plan will be developed collaboratively. 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective forms of treatment for many common psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. CBT can help you to change unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. 

Interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on helping you to understand how your relationships with other people are affecting you.  The central premise of interpersonal therapy is that your symptoms are a response to current difficulties in your relationships with other people, and that by improving these relationships your symptoms will resolve. 

Psychodynamic therapy is an effective form of treatment for a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems.  Psychodynamic therapy helps people to recognize repressed emotions and unconscious influences that may be affecting your behavior.

Services and Fees:

Psychiatric Diagnostic Interview (intake interview): $275

Psychotherapy: $250 per session

Family Therapy: $250 per session

Consultation: $275 an hour

If you’d like to know more about how psychotherapy can help you, call Dr. Staal today: (682) 477 8884

If Dr. Staal is unable to answer your call during business hours, she is in an appointment.  She understands that leaving a message may feel uncomfortable or be inconvenient. She makes every effort to return calls as quickly as she is able to.  Dr. Staal returns phone calls Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.  Alternatively, you may use the contact form on the home page.

Do not leave a message if your call concerns a mental health emergency.  Instead, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.