Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Dr. Stafford’s approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory. Her style is warm, person-centered, and relational in nature. She integrates this with skills training as needed to facilitate change, improve functioning, and enhance outcomes.
Perinatal Mental Health
Dr. Stafford is passionate about maternal mental health and is certified in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She supports women and partners who are struggling with role transitions, grief, fertility challenges, postpartum depression, anxiety, and traumatic birth experiences.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Dr. Stafford has extensive training and experience in evidence-based treatments of children and adolescents (Psychodynamic, ARC, CBT, DBT, CPP). Based on your child’s needs and interests, she incorporates play, art, and talk therapy techniques into treatment to support your child’s emotional expression and growth.
Parent Guidance Sessions
Parent guidance sessions provide an opportunity for parents to accompany their child through treatment. In these one-on-one sessions, Dr. Stafford focuses on caregivers’ unique parenting experiences and provides guidance on how they can best support their child. The goal is to strengthen the parent-child relationship by enhancing effective communication and parenting practices.
Group Psychotherapy
Group therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment for group members to discuss shared experiences and support one another. Dr. Stafford facilitates these group discussions and provides psychoeducation, skills training, and live feedback based on the group’s needs. The availability and topic of these groups is based on client interest. Examples of previous groups include child social cognition, interpersonal process, and parent support.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
Dr. Stafford is a self-pay and out-of-network provider. Clients are encouraged to verify with their insurance provider whether they will receive reimbursement for services. Fees are determined by the frequency of sessions and the type of service provided. Payment is due at the time of services. There is no charge for the initial 15-minute consultation.
“Feeling real is more than existing. It is finding a way to exist as oneself, and to have a self into which to retreat for relaxation.”
— Donald W. Winnicott