Description:As a therapist I work OUTSIDE THE BOX.

Your initial session is short, designed to fill out necessary paperwork, get some background on what you need, and make a plan. I do conventional sessions with individuals, couples, families, teens, and kids, however often times your initial session may be your only session with me… other times we may set up a plan for long-term management of behavior… every situation is different, and every situation needs to be looked at in that way. On average, I see patients 5 times before they feel like the situation has resolved (of course this varies, sometimes it’s more and sometimes it’s less).

I also work on another level with kids who are experiencing significant behavior problems at home and in school. If we decide this is the avenue your family needs I will work as an advocate, consultant, and therapist- in an integrated fashion- meeting the needs of your child with home interventions, working with school personnel, providing recommendations for medical and behavioral interventions, and assisting your child’s doctors in finding the best medications- if they are required. I am able to do this because of my training as a Doctor of Behavioral Health with in depth coursework on psychopharmacology, pathophysiology, and neuropsychology.

If this is your first session, please make an appointment for an initial session. From there we will find the best course of action for you.

All services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on need. A fee will be assessed at intake.

**Dr. Dorland is an independent contractor with Pathways Counseling Services where she receives supervision for her license**