SERVICES
We provide a unique and stimulating environment that encourages clients to develop strategies and techniques to reduce stress and learn new coping skills. We create a physically safe and emotionally secure environment to work through life’s challenges.
Areas of Treatment
Anger Management, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationships, Self-Harming, Anxiety or Fears, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Obesity/Weight Loss, Self Esteem, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Developmental Disorder
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic
Finances
Self-Pay Rates vary by provider and service type. Sliding-scale fees are also considered.
Accepted Insurance Plans
We are currently contracted with the following:
Aetna PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Cigna PPO
Magellan Healthcare
United Healthcare PPO / Optum Behavioral
**while we are generally considered in net-work for the above plans, there may be specific plans that are not covered in our contract. Please verify network status with your insurance company directly.
Managing it all is hard.
This is particularly true when you are feeling depressed, anxious or confused about a current life situation. These feelings can be compounded when all the daily stressors of your job, children or marriage leave you with little time to focus on your problems. Our therapists will help you get mentally strong and overcome problems by identifying causes of pain or stress, and discovering barriers that interfere in life. Through the counseling relationship you will gain the insight needed to help you realize your weaknesses and maximize your potential for positive growth and change.
Counseling can help in the areas of: Depression, Anxiety, Change, Stress Management, Career or Family Challenges, Relationship Difficulties/Couples Counseling, Negative Thinking, Grief/Loss, Physical Health, Parenting, and Low self-esteem/self-confidence.
As all couples experience tension or conflict at some point in their relationship, many people are unsure when they should seek couples counseling. The reality is that couples may seek relationship counseling for many different reasons, including:
- Power struggles
- Communication Issues
- Substance abuse
- Sexual dissatisfaction
- Financial issues
- Anger issues
- Infidelity
- Major life adjustments
- Frequent conflict or high stress levels
- Conflicting ideas on childrearing
Most couples counselors agree it’s best to seek couples counseling is as soon as discontent enters the relationship. Therapy need not be delayed until an issue becomes a crisis. In many relationships, couples therapy is not considered until issues persist for an average of six years. This delay can make it more difficult to repair or resolve concerns.
Couples therapy is also beneficial for partners who have made firm resolutions about the future of their relationship. A couple in a healthy relationship may seek counseling to increase intimacy or find new ways to connect with each other emotionally. Couples who have already decided to separate may pursue couples counseling in order to end their relationship on respectful terms.
People who are engaged to be married might also choose to seek premarital counseling. This can help couples explore areas of conflict or concern that may cause difficulty or dissatisfaction in their marriage. Therapy allows couples to discuss differences of opinion, personal values, and their expectations. Premarital counseling can uncover more issues than a couple originally meant to discuss. This may be beneficial, as it allows couples to evaluate whether they are truly compatible before marrying.
There are many advantages to engaging in couples therapy, but some situations are not improved by this approach. For example, in domestic abuse cases where violence is causing one partner to fear the other, couples therapy may not be enough. In some cases, a person’s safety or life may be jeopardized if they remain in a relationship with an abusive partner. Victims of intimate partner abuse are encouraged to call the police or find a local crisis center in the event of an emergency.
Most of our children will face challenges as they move through their childhood into adulthood. Regardless if the issue is a temporary setback or ongoing concern, children will address that issue differently depending on their stage of life. The counseling relationship can help children and adolescents cope with their problems during all stages of life.
When counseling children, we believe in parent involvement as an essential part of the counseling relationship. Parents will be consulted during each session to discuss questions, concerns or therapeutic progress.
The most effective approach to counseling children is Play Therapy. As a Play Therapist, our counselors will provide a warm, safe and empathetic environment where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings and concerns.
Counseling can help children in the areas of:
- ADD/ADHD Evaluations
- Anger Management
- Low Self-Esteem
- Behavior Difficulties (school & home)
- Lack of Motivation
- Social Skills
- Parenting Skills
It can be hard to tell when your teenage child needs help. The teenage years are a critical time in which young men and women begin to shift their self-conception from one based in a world of childhood to one based in adulthood. At this stage, teenagers begin to form their identity that will define them for a lifetime. Some teens need help and assistance when daily life struggles prevent them from living a fulfilling life.
During the teenage years, many parents find communicating with their teenage child a difficult task. As an advocate for teens, we believe in helping teens and parents discover and practice effective communication skills. The counseling relationship can also help strengthen the bond between parent and teen.
Counseling teens can help in the areas of:
- Eating Disorder/Body Image Issues
- Social Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Depression/Anxiety
- Grief/Loss
- Friendship/Relationship Difficulties
- School Problems
Psychological testing helps us better understand a person’s worldview, behaviors, social/emotional functioning, and strengths/weaknesses by using standardized measures selected to meet each client’s needs. This information is helpful for identifying accurate diagnoses, guiding therapeutic treatment, and/or aiding a client’s educational team to optimize academic performance.
How can psychological testing be helpful?
Each psychological testing plan is uniquely designed for each client to answer specific questions about current functioning, areas of strength and weakness, and targets for intervention. At Experience Wellness, we can evaluate cognitive abilities, symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional, behavioral and/or social difficulties, executive function, memory and learning difficulties, as well as developmental delays. At the request of each client, this information can be shared with appropriate individuals to guide treatment and identify appropriate interventions across various settings.
What to expect from psychological testing at Experience Wellness
At Experience Wellness, we strive to offer efficient and comprehensive evaluations. When planning psychological assessment, you can expect as a client:
Initial phone consultation with Dr. Varga or Dr. Reuther
Intake appointment (approximately 60 minutes) with assigned clinician
Scheduled testing appointments
Length and number of testing appointments will be determined by your psychologist based upon the purpose of testing and will be discussed at the end of the intake appointment
To gather the most accurate data, children may need to be excused from school for the scheduled testing appointments.
Feedback session to discuss testing results (approximately 60 minutes)
If appropriate, further collaboration with a student’s special education (IEP, 504 Plan) team
Areas of Treatment
Anger Management, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationships, Self-Harming, Anxiety or Fears, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Obesity/Weight Loss, Self Esteem, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Developmental Disorder
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy(MBCT), Psychodynamic
Finances
Self-Pay Rate: $130. Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
Check, Cash, and Credit (A $3 convenience fee will be added to each transaction)
Accepted Insurance Plans
We accept most Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans and all other PPO plans can be billed to your Out of Network Benefits.
We are currently working on contracting with the following insurances as well: Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum – United Behavioral Health, Humana, Cigna, Magellan. Please verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Adulting is hard!
This is particularly true when you are feeling depressed, anxious or confused about a current life situation. These feelings can be compounded when all the daily stressors of your job, children or marriage leave you with little time to focus on your problems. Our therapists will help you get mentally strong and overcome problems by identifying causes of pain or stress, and discovering barriers that interfere in life. Through the counseling relationship you will gain the insight needed to help you realize your weaknesses and maximize your potential for positive growth and change.
Counseling can help in the areas of: Depression, Anxiety, Change, Stress Management, Career or Family Challenges, Relationship Difficulties/Couples Counseling, Negative Thinking, Grief/Loss, Physical Health, Parenting, and Low self-esteem/self-confidence.
Marriage and Family Counseling
As all couples experience tension or conflict at some point in their relationship, many people are unsure when they should seek couples counseling. The reality is that couples may seek relationship counseling for many different reasons, including:
- Power struggles
- Communication Issues
- Substance abuse
- Sexual dissatisfaction
- Financial issues
- Anger issues
- Infidelity
- Major life adjustments
- Frequent conflict or high stress levels
- Conflicting ideas on childrearing
Most couples counselors agree it’s best to seek couples counseling is as soon as discontent enters the relationship. Therapy need not be delayed until an issue becomes a crisis. In many relationships, couples therapy is not considered until issues persist for an average of six years. This delay can make it more difficult to repair or resolve concerns.
Couples therapy is also beneficial for partners who have made firm resolutions about the future of their relationship. A couple in a healthy relationship may seek counseling to increase intimacy or find new ways to connect with each other emotionally. Couples who have already decided to separate may pursue couples counseling in order to end their relationship on respectful terms.
People who are engaged to be married might also choose to seek premarital counseling. This can help couples explore areas of conflict or concern that may cause difficulty or dissatisfaction in their marriage. Therapy allows couples to discuss differences of opinion, personal values, and their expectations. Premarital counseling can uncover more issues than a couple originally meant to discuss. This may be beneficial, as it allows couples to evaluate whether they are truly compatible before marrying.
There are many advantages to engaging in couples therapy, but some situations are not improved by this approach. For example, in domestic abuse cases where violence is causing one partner to fear the other, couples therapy may not be enough. In some cases, a person’s safety or life may be jeopardized if they remain in a relationship with an abusive partner. Victims of intimate partner abuse are encouraged to call the police or find a local crisis center in the event of an emergency.
Most of our children will face challenges as they move through their childhood into adulthood. Regardless if the issue is a temporary setback or ongoing concern, children will address that issue differently depending on their stage of life. The counseling relationship can help children and adolescents cope with their problems during all stages of life.
When counseling children, we believe in parent involvement as an essential part of the counseling relationship. Parents will be consulted during each session to discuss questions, concerns or therapeutic progress.
The most effective approach to counseling children is Play Therapy. As a Play Therapist, our counselors will provide a warm, safe and empathetic environment where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings and concerns.
Counseling can help children in the areas of:
- ADD/ADHD Evaluations
- Anger Management
- Low Self-Esteem
- Behavior Difficulties (school & home)
- Lack of Motivation
- Social Skills
- Parenting Skills
It can be hard to tell when your teenage child needs help. The teenage years are a critical time in which young men and women begin to shift their self-conception from one based in a world of childhood to one based in adulthood. At this stage, teenagers begin to form their identity that will define them for a lifetime. Some teens need help and assistance when daily life struggles prevent them from living a fulfilling life.
During the teenage years, many parents find communicating with their teenage child a difficult task. As an advocate for teens, we believe in helping teens and parents discover and practice effective communication skills. The counseling relationship can also help strengthen the bond between parent and teen.
Counseling teens can help in the areas of:
- Eating Disorder/Body Image Issues
- Social Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Depression/Anxiety
- Grief/Loss
- Friendship/Relationship Difficulties
- School Problems
Occupational Therapy assists people of all ages in identifying deficits and causes of dysfunction having a negative impact on their ability to function across all settings of daily living including: self-cares, Instrumental cares, rest & sleep, education, work, play participation, social participation. Occupational therapists work to rehabilitate, facilitate and improve functioning in these areas.
What can OT help with:
- Sensory difficulties such as
- Overwhelmed by loud noises
- Can’t tolerate certain clothing/ brushing hair/teeth
- Bumping into people/things
- Managing anxiety/stress
- Developing social skills
- Food sensitivities (picky eaters)
- Hyperactivity/Impulse control
- Motor coordination
- Self-Care
- Difficulty transitioning during daily activities
Assessment Tools I commonly use: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Sensory Profile, Primitive Reflex testing, and Motor-Free Visual Perception Test
Helpful links:
- OT’s Role in children mental health – https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/MH/Facts/MH%20in%20Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf
- OT’s Role in life transitions – https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Transitions.pdf
- OT’s Role in Facilitating Employment of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities – https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/WI/Facts/Workers%20with%20DD%20fact%20sheet.pdf
- OT’s Role in sensory integration – https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/FactSheet_SensoryIntegration.pdf
- OT’s Role in Reflex Integration – https://www.todaysparent.com/toddler/toddler-development/how-retained-primitive-reflexes-could-lead-to-motor-skill-and-behaviour-issues/
Experience Wellness Psychological Assessment
Experience Wellness is excited to now offer psychological assessment services! Please reach out to your individual therapist or contact the office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Oana Varga or Dr. Lenel Reuther!
What is psychological testing?
Psychological testing helps us better understand a person’s worldview, behaviors, social/emotional functioning, and strengths/weaknesses by using standardized measures selected to meet each client’s needs. This information is helpful for identifying accurate diagnoses, guiding therapeutic treatment, and/or aiding a client’s educational team to optimize academic performance.
How can psychological testing be helpful?
Each psychological testing plan is uniquely designed for each client to answer specific questions about current functioning, areas of strength and weakness, and targets for intervention. At Experience Wellness, we can evaluate cognitive abilities, symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional, behavioral and/or social difficulties, executive function, memory and learning difficulties, as well as developmental delays. At the request of each client, this information can be shared with appropriate individuals to guide treatment and identify appropriate interventions across various settings.
What to expect from psychological testing at Experience Wellness
At Experience Wellness, we strive to offer efficient and comprehensive evaluations. When planning psychological assessment, you can expect as a client:
Initial phone consultation with Dr. Varga or Dr. Reuther
Intake appointment (approximately 60 minutes) with assigned clinician
Scheduled testing appointments
*Length and number of testing appointments will be determined by your psychologist based upon the purpose of testing and will be discussed at the end of the intake appointment
*To gather the most accurate data, children may need to be excused from school for the scheduled testing appointments.
Feedback session to discuss testing results (approximately 60 minutes)
If appropriate, further collaboration with a student’s special education (IEP, 504 Plan) team
