Business Details
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy in Campton, NH
We are the Applied Psychology, a dedicated outpatient clinic specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Our mission is to reduce emotional suffering and enhance well-being through psychodynamic-analytical and structural family therapies. Founded on principles of emotional and cognitive welfare, we address complex challenges stemming from family dynamics, trauma, and developmental impairments. Our team conducts comprehensive pre-treatment assessments to tailor interventions, ensuring each child's unique needs are met. With expertise in treating treatment-resistant cases, we prioritize family involvement as a cornerstone of effective therapy. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychological assessments, adhering to rigorous ethical and professional standards.We serve families navigating issues like substance misuse, divorce, abuse, and intergenerational trauma, offering both individual and family therapy sessions. Our approach integrates the Adult Attachment Interview and psycho-diagnostic evaluations to guide treatment planning. Located in a serene natural setting, we provide a safe space for healing and growth. Our commitment to transparency and client-centered care ensures families receive clear communication and evidence-based interventions.
Services
Child Psychotherapy
Adolescent Counseling
Psychological Assessments
Family Therapy
Parenting Consultations
Highlights and features
- We specialize in child and adolescent psychodynamic-analytical psychotherapy.
- Our team conducts comprehensive pre-treatment emotional functioning assessments.
- Family involvement is integral to our treatment outcomes.
- We treat complex cases deemed 'treatment-resistant' by other providers.
- Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in psychoanalytic and family therapies.
Services
Child Psychotherapy
Specialized psychodynamic-analytical therapy for children addressing emotional disturbances from family trauma, abuse, or developmental issues. Our approach integrates family involvement to restore healthy emotional growth. Services cater to children exhibiting 'acting-in' behaviors like self-harm or somatic symptoms.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for emotional, cognitive, and developmental functioning. Services include academic achievement testing, adaptive behavior assessments, and addiction evaluations. Our process involves clinical interviews, standardized tests, and multi-source data collection to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
Family Therapy
Structural and strategic family interventions addressing intergenerational trauma and systemic dysfunction. We work with families to improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts arising from divorce, military deployment, or substance misuse. Parent participation is mandatory for effective child treatment outcomes.
Parenting Consultations
Guidance for parents navigating complex child behavioral issues. Services include toddler-parent groups and education on effective intervention strategies. We help caregivers understand developmental needs and implement evidence-based parenting techniques to support child well-being.
Adolescent Counseling
Targeted psychotherapy for adolescents facing emotional distress, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our approach addresses 'acting-out' behaviors like boundary violations or self-destructive peer relationships. Services incorporate developmental history analysis and attachment-based interventions to promote healthy adolescence transitions.
People
Geoffrey A. Robinson-Wood
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in child psychotherapy and psycho-diagnostic assessments. Certified in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Dr. Robinson-Wood specializes in treating developmental disturbances and family system dysfunction.
Tracy L. Robinson-Wood
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed counselor with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health. Professor at Bouve College of Health Sciences, providing expertise in counseling and applied psychology for family and adolescent treatment.
Questions
What types of childhood issues do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating emotional disturbances from family trauma, abuse, developmental impairments, and intergenerational trauma. Our services address both 'acting-in' behaviors like self-harm and 'acting-out' behaviors such as boundary violations.
What is your assessment process for new patients?
Our assessment includes a telephone triage interview followed by in-office Adult Attachment Interviews and psycho-diagnostic testing. The process spans multiple appointments to create comprehensive treatment plans based on developmental history and current functioning.
Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance. Payment plans and financing options are available upon request for psychological testing and therapy services.
How does family involvement work in treatment?
Family participation is mandatory. We conduct structural family therapy sessions and provide parenting consultations, as research shows family involvement significantly improves treatment outcomes for children and adolescents.
What sets your clinic apart from other mental health providers?
Our unique integration of psychodynamic analysis, attachment theory, and systemic family therapy addresses complex cases other providers may decline. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in specialized treatment modalities for treatment-resistant cases.
