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You can click on the blue headings below to find out all we do. Private Psychological Services - We provide short-term solution focused counseling and long term psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families to lead more fulfilling lives. Here's where you can also find out about what we do, who we are, and how to find our office. Find out what's new - Our BLOG!!
Alternative Choices is now also on FACEBOOK.
We will finally be offering live time with professionals in our parent resource center. Beginning on October 1, 2009 you can stop by our office on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon for coffee/tea and chat with Alternative Choices professionals about your questions or concerns, meet and talk with other parents, search topics on our pc, etc. We recommend coming without children so that you can interact and talk with others more freely. You can also read our movie review on the new movie, "Adam". The review was written by Kate Altman - an advanced PsyD student from Chestnut Hill College who will be working with us this year for her clinical practicum. Under this heading you can also find a brief update on our practice and activities.
Special Family Resources
- When a family member has a disability or
chronic illness, the whole family is
Services for Children - Experienced child therapists at Alternative Choices utilize cognitive behavioral approaches along with age appropriate art, movement and other treatment strategies to work with children of all ages, beginning at age 2. Individual play-based therapies and specialized groups are offered. Group Programs - We offer group work on specific issues from time to time in addition to our on-going specialized treatment groups for children and teens. Local and National Conferences - Find out when and where Dr. Robert Naseef, co-founder of Alternative Choices and Director of our Special Family Resources will be presenting on topics helpful for parents and/or professionals.
Articles related to various mental health and educational issues - You can read various articles related to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and special needs. Let us know about other topics you may be interested in. Stories and articles written by readers/ reader views - We are always interested in reader views regarding personal experience with disability or mental health issues.
Disclaimer: The information presented here is of a general nature and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Readers should not rely on these comments to make specific decisions. There is no substitute for a one on one evaluation by a competent health professional. Specific information regarding any particular individual or family problem simply cannot be provided without such an evaluation. |
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affected. We are experienced and knowledgeable in helping families
challenged by the many issues involved in having a member with a
disability or chronic illness. You can sign up for our newsletter
which informs subscribers about topics which cover autism, developmental
disabilities, cerebral palsy, learning disorders, special healthcare
needs, and many other conditions--with a focus on the special needs of
families and emphasizing the role of fathers. 
