Michelle M. Forrester, PhD, PC
Michelle M. Forrester, PhD, PC
Services for Young Children & Families
Services for Young Children & Families
Services Offered
Services Offered
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Developmental Evaluation – A comprehensive assessment of a child’s development using standardized measures including adaptive, cognitive, and achievement measures. Referrals are often made to assess learning issues, ADHD, Autism, or other developmental concerns.
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Individual Play Therapy – Children express themselves through play. It is the natural language of children. Play therapy provides a safe environment for children to manage trauma and stress, learn effective coping strategies, and to remove obstacles to their development.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – a treatment approach to help recognize negative thoughts and behaviors and explore and learn techniques to alter thoughts responsible for emotions/behaviors.
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Parent/Child Therapy – Parents receive in-vivo guidance in their play interactions with their child. Emphasis on fostering a parent-child relationship that promotes communication, intimacy, and self-esteem.
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Consultation with School and Daycare Programs – On-site visits to observe a child in their familiar environment with appropriate parental/school consent to gather information about their functioning.
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Parent Training (Coaching) – A non-therapy service that gives parents specific guidance with regard to parenting issues.
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Adoption Education – A non-therapy service that provides education and guidance for parents on adoption related issues.
9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 175 • Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713-598-3559