Individual Therapy for Children, Teens & Adults
Therapy at Fulton Psychological Group is individualized, active and collaborative. Our clinicians work with children, adolescents and adults on emotional, behavioral, relationship and life challenges, with treatment matched to the person. We combine evidence-based, goal-oriented methods with a compassionate, candid and encouraging style.
Children and teens
For younger clients, therapy may incorporate conversation, games, role-play, drawings and activities so treatment feels engaging and useful and reduces the sense of “being in therapy.” Work may draw from cognitive behavioral, psychoeducational, family systems, interpersonal and other approaches based on the child’s needs.
We typically involve parents because children and teens make faster, more lasting progress when caregivers understand the skills being practiced and can reinforce them at home. Parent involvement may include brief check-ins, consultation, family sessions and concrete strategies for responding differently between appointments.
Common concerns include anxiety, depression, ADHD-related difficulties, impulsivity, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, social challenges, school stress, family conflict, grief, trauma and adjustment.
Adults, couples and families
Adults seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, grief, trauma, life transitions, parenting, substance-related concerns and other issues. Treatment is tailored to the client’s goals and may focus on understanding patterns, building practical skills and creating changes that carry into daily life.
Couples and family work can focus on communication, conflict patterns, parenting, intimacy, changing family roles and healthier ways of responding to one another. Families may also receive support during transitions, loss and periods of increased stress.
ADHD and self-regulation
Therapy can help clients understand patterns involving attention, impulsivity, organization, emotional reactivity and follow-through. For children and teens, work usually includes parents and focuses on practical systems, clearer expectations, problem solving, self-regulation skills and reducing recurring conflict.
Anxiety, OCD and ERP
FPG clinicians treat anxiety, fears and obsessive-compulsive symptoms using evidence-based approaches matched to the client. When appropriate and provided by a clinician with relevant training, exposure and response prevention (ERP) may be used for OCD and related problems. Treatment helps clients respond differently to anxiety and regain flexibility in daily life.
Parent support
Parents are typically active partners in treatment for children and teens. The level of involvement is adjusted for the young person’s age and needs, but the aim is consistent: give families practical tools so progress takes hold outside the therapy room. As Dr. Fulton often tells parents, “I give you tools to put us out of work quicker.”
Finding the right therapist
The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of successful therapy. FPG includes clinicians with different areas of experience and styles so our office can help identify a therapist whose approach and personality fit the client’s needs.
Common questions
How involved are parents in a child’s therapy?
We typically involve parents in treatment for children and teens. The exact role varies with age and needs, but may include brief check-ins, parent consultations, family sessions and practical strategies for reinforcing progress at home.
Do you provide ERP for OCD?
ERP may be used when clinically appropriate and when the matched clinician has relevant training. Ask our office about clinician fit and availability.
Do you provide couples or family therapy?
Yes, through clinicians whose experience and availability fit those services.
Related support
Psychological and ADHD testing can clarify referral questions. Executive functioning coaching helps build practical systems, and psychiatric consultation can help evaluate whether medication may be useful.