Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
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Child Psychologist & Parent Guidance in New Canaan
With over three decades of dedicated practice, I specialize in child clinical psychology, offering tailored support for children, adolescents, and their families. My expertise spans learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and evidence-based interventions like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I integrate a certified facility dog into sessions to create a comforting environment, fostering trust and emotional openness.Telehealth services extend care across Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Psypact states, ensuring accessibility without compromising quality. Collaborating with psychiatrists, educators, and therapists, I prioritize holistic solutions, including parent guidance to address sleep, eating, and behavioral challenges. My practice combines clinical rigor with compassionate care, empowering families to navigate life's complexities.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Parent Guidance
Psychological Testing
Telehealth Services
Child Clinical Psychology
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety Treatment
Family Therapy
Educational Consultation
Coping Skills Development
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized experience in child clinical psychology.
- Our practice integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children and families.
- We provide telehealth services across multiple states for accessible care.
- A certified facility dog enhances emotional comfort during sessions.
- Our collaborative approach ensures coordinated care with educators and specialists.
Associations and certifications
- Canine Companions for Independence
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches children, adolescents, and parents skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This evidence-based approach addresses emotional dysregulation, reduces impulsive behaviors, and strengthens family dynamics through individual sessions and telephone coaching.
Parent Guidance
Parent guidance sessions equip caregivers with strategies to manage sleep, eating, toileting, and behavioral challenges. These sessions focus on practical solutions for daily struggles, improving parent-child communication, and navigating transitions like divorce or school changes without requiring direct child involvement.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care via secure video or phone platforms. Available for residents of Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Psypact states, these services include DBT, parent guidance, and psychological assessments conducted remotely to ensure continuity of care.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive psychological evaluations identify learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional challenges. These assessments inform personalized treatment plans and educational recommendations, involving collaboration with schools and specialists to support a child's developmental and academic needs.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address relational conflicts, grief, and communication barriers. By integrating DBT skills and validation techniques, this service fosters healthier interactions, resolves disputes, and strengthens emotional bonds among family members through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
People
Nancie R. Spector
Licensed Child Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Spector has over 30 years of experience in child clinical psychology, specializing in DBT, autism spectrum disorders, and parent guidance. She integrates a certified facility dog into therapy and collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals to support families.
Questions
What services does Dr. Spector offer?
Dr. Spector provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), parent guidance, psychological assessments, and telehealth sessions for children, adolescents, and families addressing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Does Dr. Spector accept insurance?
Dr. Spector is not in-network with insurance plans but offers pre-authorizations for out-of-network benefits and provides documentation upon request.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, telehealth services are available for clients in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Psypact states via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
How does Dr. Spector involve parents in treatment?
Parent guidance sessions teach caregivers to implement strategies for sleep, eating, discipline, and emotional regulation without requiring direct child participation.
What if there's a mental health emergency?
In emergencies, patients should visit the nearest ER. A covering clinician is available during office hours for urgent concerns.
Does Dr. Spector collaborate with other professionals?
Yes, with patient consent, Dr. Spector coordinates care with psychiatrists, educators, and therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
