My Treatment Philosophy
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Hey, thanks for visiting my page. I'm going to keep this very short and brief regarding my philosophy. I'm not here to overwhelm you with complex technical jargon.
My general philosophy is that treatment can actually be engaging. You can improve yourself in a meaningful way. And at the same time, and this is the most crucial part, you don't need to change the kid. There are some behaviors that may be maladaptive, as all humans experience, and that's the part that can use a little work. But the core underlying philosophy is: do not change your true nature. That’s absolutely vital.
The other part is that I'm not here to tell the kid what to do. Because, let’s be honest, remember ourselves as teenagers—how well did it work out when adults told us what to do? I don’t think that worked too well.
The whole point is to be there as a supportive figure, using medical expertise to help the child get through this rather difficult world as intact as they can.
Revisiting the ideas I shared in this video
(for those who prefer neat lists)
My goal for teens:
- Instill a sense of autonomy. My patients over time develop their own sense of control and the treatment becomes “not something mom/dad made me do” but rather a self-driven improvement.
- Give my patients the tools needed to navigate this world. The goal is not to change self but rather some of the maladaptive patterns. The goal is never to dismiss angst or other feelings we are often pressured to suppress: instead – listen to it, understand it, learn from it.
My goal for parents:
- You feel supported every step of the way. Raising a child is not easy. Raising a child in modern times is even more difficult. You're not alone.