About Dr. Avriette and her Practice

I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for more than 12 years. I work with a wide variety of patients, including men, women, couples, families and adolescents. I enjoy working with couples, families and individuals. It is my experience that people who are motivated to change their lives can still have difficulty finding the best way to do so. I like working with people who have made the decision to change. I understand the turmoil that can accompany a decision to change. Sometimes change is forced upon us and sometimes we seek it. We may feel better about the changes we wish. Nevertheless very good outcomes can be found when change is imposed from outside forces as well. Psychotherapy can help you identify goals and directions.




Psychotherapy should be a means to an identifiable end. Psychotherapy can help you heal or help heal an important relationship, for instance. I want to understand my patients well and help them reach their goals. It is not always possible for everyone to reach their goals, but the process of identification and effort can very helpful. Individual's goals can change in the course of therapy. This is up to the patient. Patients often achieve the goals for which they entered therapy, and identify others on which they wish to work . I prefer to work with people without using insurance, as this allows the greatest freedom to decide the length and kind of psychotherapy you wish to pursue. I will work with you to determine the length of your treatment. I have seen many people over the years who fear if they begin treatment, it will never end. This is not the case. Your successful completion of psychotherapy is a goal of mine, too. I enjoy seeing my patients achieve their goals and move on.



My Orientation

I am often asked what my orientation is. While the short answer to this question is cognitve and behavioral, the real answer is more complex than this. Each patient is different. My habit is towards behavior based treatment. I pay close attention to not only what patients say but what they actually do. This tends to help most people understand that their actions may convey more than their words or have a greater impact. Of course, other factors such as motivation, cognition and environment play a part. When I work with someone, I try to be aware of the many elements that influence behavior and may affect outcome. I also work on how perception is affecting behavior and thinking in each individual

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