Areas of Expertise
Parenting
At The Lighthouse Psychological Services, we specialize in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children and young adults, with a focus on reducing parental accommodation through Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Our expertise includes guiding parents using Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), an evidence-based approach that strengthens parental presence and fosters resilience in young adults struggling with dependency and avoidance. By integrating SPACE and NVR, we empower parents to set healthy boundaries, promote independence, and build stronger family relationships while addressing complex parenthood challenges.
Failure to Launch
At The Lighthouse Psychological Services, we specialize in treating Failure to Launch by working with both young adults and their parents, using evidence-based approaches to foster independence, resilience, and healthier family dynamics. Through tailored interventions, we help parents set effective boundaries while supporting young adults in building the skills needed for autonomy.
Faith--Affirming Psychotherapy
Faith-affirming therapy refers to a psychotherapeutic approach that thoughtfully integrates a client’s spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process. Rather than viewing religion as peripheral or potentially conflicting with psychological treatment, this model acknowledges faith as a core component of identity that can be harnessed for healing, meaning-making, and resilience. It respects doctrinal beliefs, rituals, and values, aligning therapeutic goals with the client’s spiritual worldview while maintaining adherence to evidence-based psychological practices. Therapists practicing faith-compatible therapy often collaborate with faith leaders, adapt cognitive and behavioral strategies within spiritual frameworks, and recognize the psychological utility of religious coping mechanisms.
Our Approach
At The Lighthouse Psychological Services, we believe that growth is at the core of every individual’s journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals and families can explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential. Our team is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that empowers clients to take meaningful steps toward personal and relational growth.
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We understand that life’s transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming. Whether navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life changes, our approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each client’s unique experience. We view growth not as a destination but as an ongoing process, one that requires support, skill-building, and self-reflection.
To support this growth, we draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), and family-focused interventions. These approaches allow us to tailor our care to the needs of individuals, couples, and families. By integrating proven techniques with a compassionate understanding of human behavior, we help our clients identify obstacles, develop coping strategies, and build the confidence to move forward.
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For individuals, we focus on building emotional resilience, improving self-awareness, and fostering a sense of empowerment to make meaningful changes in their lives. For families, we provide a space to strengthen connections, improve communication, and establish dynamics that nurture growth and understanding. Our work with caregivers emphasizes building supportive environments that encourage positive change, reduce conflict, and promote harmony in relationships.
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At The Lighthouse Psychological Services, we believe in the power of growth to transform lives. We are here to guide you as you navigate your path, offering tools and support to help you overcome challenges and create a life of balance, purpose, and fulfillment. Growth requires effort, but you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can illuminate the way forward and help you realize the possibilities that lie ahead.
