Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.What's My Approach to Therapy?
My name is Lois DeLong, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, LPC Licensure through Colorado, DORA. I have been working in the field of Behavioral Health since before the integration of Mental Health and Addictions, approximately 45 years. I utilize many of the Best Practices from the BH field as well as Traditional/natural teachings and personal recovery experiences in working with my clients. I am a 72 year old woman of the Anishinaabe Nation (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa), on my Recovery journey from trauma and addictions for the past 46 years. Thank you Creator.
I assess where each individual is at present, matching the pace of movement as evenly as possible with their level of comfort and willingness. I try to not push, yet continue to challenge and encourage forward movement with any activity or approach being utilized. I do some personal sharing when I know they will benefit from the information, often giving "permission" to the client to own and share a secret that had been fueling fear, shame, guilt, and anger. My "Therapeutic Alliance" ratings have consistently been reported as 3/3 by 95 % of my clients.