Therapy
Services
Dr. Pita has over 30 years experience working with a wide range of mental health diagnosis. With therapy you can learn to develop your coping skills, identify and process the deeper issues that lie underneath the surface, work through face that traumatic event that causes so much pain instead of just skirting its edges. Get relief from the sadness, anxiety, the guilt that won’t let go. You can find solutions that work. The journey to finding solutions starts with a call. In addition to traditional in-office sessions we are pleased to offer secure video Telehealth sessions by phone or on-line.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma has a lasting impact on lives. The emotional distress from trauma cuts deep into one’s emotional and psychological health. Those who experience a trauma find life to be a struggle. Trauma is a painful emotional rollercoaster leading no where fast. Dr. Pita can help you to build your coping skills, work through the trauma and move past it. It’s time for change. Are you ready to find answers? Call to start down the path to resolution.
Therapy for Depression
Sadness, irritability, agitation, diminished sleep, appetite and fatigue/energy loss, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, attending and making decisions, crying spells, hopelessness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, suicidal thoughts are all signs of depression. Depression is no laughing matter and should be taken seriously. To qualify for depression at least 5 of these symptoms need to be present for two weeks or longer. At Solutions you can find relief of your symptoms and get to the issues that are fueling the depression. Dr. Pita has makes use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to be effective in alleviating depression. When warranted a psychiatric consult for antidepressant medications will be advised. Therapy in combination with anti-depressant medications has proven to be an effective approach to addressing depression.
Anxiety Treatment
Fear is a reaction to a real, present threat. Anxiety imagines a threat…usually over and over again. The anxious person lives in the world of “what ifs?” Anxiety is an unhealthy need to be in control that makes everything seem bigger and worse than it is. Everyone experiences anxiety at some time in their lives, but when anxiety becomes a constant unwanted companion you should consider seeking professional help.
Family Conflict
When your family is happy, life feels good. When your family isn’t functioning well, every aspect of life can be a challenge. If you’re house has become more war zone than home it’s time for professional help. Join us for family therapy to rebuild your stronger family unit.
Telehealth
In addition to traditional in-office sessions we are pleased to offer secure phone or on-line Tele-health sessions. Sometimes you just can’t make an in-office appointment work with your schedule. Maybe you’re traveling for work or stuck at home. Our secure video-conferencing Telehealth services are a practical, convenient solution. Give us a call.
Therapy for Your Child
Want your child back? Remember when s/he used to actually talk to you? When you got more than a one word answer to your questions? Do you know their friends, where they’ve been, what their fears and dreams are? The teen years can be stressful for both child and the parent. Does your child look lost, confused, in distress? You try to help but they just shut down and shut you out. Give us a call. We can help open them up so you can get a hall pass back into your teens life again. There’s lots to do… develop social skills, practice communication skills, learn conflict resolution and problem solving, work on short-term and long-term goals, assume responsibility for decisions, develop empathy, and that just for starters.
Outpatient Treatment for Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems
The good news is that often this form of treatment, if done correctly, can be quite successful. The not so good news is that working with Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems is a specialized form of treatment that is complicated and lengthy. It is best done with the full participation and support of the youth’s caretakers. The courts may be involved and when they are a probation officer will part in the treatment planning. A strong safety plan, individual and family therapy, parent training and polygraphs are just some of the pieces that need to be put in place if treatment is to successfully resolve the issues that led to the inappropriate sexual behaviors. In instances when the victim is in the home family reunification is possible once treatment is completed.
Assessment Services
Dr. Pita has over 30 years experience evaluating adults and juveniles on a wide range of psychological and emotional issues. Assessments offered include:
*Court related evaluations: custody, divorce, foster care, juvenile offenders, juvenile certifications, civil litigation, personal injury suits, trauma and abuse, and adult forensic cases
*Personality assessments, and medical assessments (i.e., transplants, bariatric procedures, etc.)
*Intelligence and achievement testing
*Mental Health Checks
About Us
At Solutions Psychological Services, John Pita Ph.D., LSOTP-S offers therapy and assessment services to adults, youth, couples and families. He is uniquely qualified as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over three decades of training and experience providing therapy and assessments, building clinical in-patient and out-patient programs, clinically supervising a plethora of Ph.D. and Masters level psychology staff, interns and practicum students, offering court testimony, working intimately with the courts, attorneys, judges, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and law enforcement.
Our Specialist
John Pita, Ph.D., LSOTP-S has over 30 years of extensive therapeutic and assessment training and experience with multiple treatment populations. He stands ready to provide therapy and assessment to adults, youth, couples and families.
Frequently Asked
Questions
If you have questions before joining us for counseling or assessment services is the right option for you, take a few moments to read through the answers to our frequently asked questions below. Our team will also be happy to answer any questions you have, so don’t hesitate to contact us.
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