Services
As a psychologist, I use strategies supported by science. I will start with getting to know you and your unique challenges and strengths. Next, we will set clear goals, learn specific skills, and take action to bring you closer to what matters most to you. The quickest path to change is to practice what we learn between sessions. Don’t worry! We’ll be careful to take small, manageable steps at the beginning.
To address the problems of young children (pre-school and younger elementary age), I prefer to work directly with parents. That is because changing the day-to-day reactions around a child is the best way to shape their behavior. With older children and teens, we will find a balance of one-to-one and family time based on your needs.
Many people see progress in 12-20 sessions, but others desire longer-term support. My hope is that we will build a toolkit of useful skills so you can feel confident in managing challenges and staying unstuck after graduating from our work together.
Dr. Naomi Wright’s Areas of Expertise
Anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, selective mutism, panic disorder, perfectionism)
OCD - obsessive worries, compulsive actions
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking, thumb sucking)
Gender-affirming care, which can include WPATH Assessments and Letters of Support
Toileting (soiling (encopresis), wetting (enuresis), difficulty toilet training, fear or refusal to toilet)
Sleep difficulties (difficulty falling and staying asleep, nightmares, night-time fears)
School refusal
Bullying
Coping with chronic health issues
Neurodivergent-affirming care for developmental differences, ADHD, & ASD. Please note: I do not offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Eating difficulties (ARFID, picky eating, sensory aversions)
Adoption or foster care related stressors
Tantrums, aggression, and disruptive behaviors (hitting, biting, not following directions)
Please contact me if your child or family is having difficulty in an area not listed here; I may still be able to help.
Therapeutic techniques Dr. Wright uses:
Comprehensive Behavioral Therapy for Skin-Picking and Hair Pulling (ComB)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)-informed therapy and skills training
Parent Management Training (sometimes called Behavioral Parent Training)
Functional Family Therapy
Collaborative Problem Solving
‘What is the bravest thing you've ever said?’ asked the boy.
'Help,' said the horse.
-Charlie Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse