Supporting therapists navigating the complexities of disability
Clinical Consultation for Therapists
The Reality
As a therapist, you are trained to handle complex psychological dynamics. However, when working with families in the intellectual/developmental disability or special needs world, you may feel at a loss for the presenting issues. Supporting these families was not covered very well in graduate school.
Clients in the disability community face highly unique stressors, and their emotional struggles are often intertwined with frustrating systems at the local, state and federal levels. Clinically, the presentation can be overwhelming and confusing as you endeavor to provide emotional support without understanding the full reality of their daily lives.
Learning about the impact of disability in a family takes time.
How I Partner With You:
I provide specialized clinical consultation and case-focused guidance to licensed therapists who want to deepen their competency in the disability space.
Whether you need a single session to untangle a specific case hurdle or ongoing support to build your confidence in this niche, I work with you to help you think through your issues and learn about supporting families living with disabilities. Your client may be a parent, grandparent, or sibling of an individual with a disability; their lives are profoundly affected, and they need specialized support to cope and continue growing.
Consultation sessions are tailored entirely to your specific clinical questions and case needs.
Consultation with me can help if you are…
Unsure how to support family members through the specific grief, chronic stress, or overwhelm of special needs caregiving
Struggling to understand state/federal disability systems and how they actively impact your client’s mental health
Worried that you are not fully aware of complex family dynamics that occur in the context of disability
Seeking to expand your clinical competency in an area in which you don’t have much experience (yet!)
Frequently asked questions about clinical consultation
FAQs
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Our time is entirely shaped by your current clinical needs. Typically, we review a specific case, identify where you and/or the client are struggling, and map out strategies to help you move forward. I will also provide practical resources, and systemic guidance, as necessary.
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No, this is professional consultation, not formal clinical supervision. You maintain full legal and clinical responsibility for your cases. My role is to act as a specialized consultant to help you think through complex disability-related issues.
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The fee for a 60-minute professional consultation is $300.
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Yes. Prior to our first session, we will complete a standard consultation contract agreement outlining our professional boundaries, fee structure, and confidentiality parameters.
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Use the link below to schedule a free initial phone conversation so we can discuss your clinical consultation needs.