I look forward to helping others within the realm of our shared world view and values. I am excited to be able to integrate my faith with my work. My faith is ever-growing, just as I am always a work in progress.
Employing a Biopsychosocial-spiritual model, I explore patients' concerns from all angles and use a person-centered approach, via genuineness, unconditional positive regard & empathy, while also exploring issues deeper through a psychodynamic approach that helps each person discover the unconscious meaning behind their thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Specializing in children and adolescents, I have extensive experience working with teachers, school staff & parents. I also conduct assessments. I have helped patients with a range of problems (school behavior, to severe trauma, to adjustments surrounding changes in life, and even those with psychotic disorders).
My clients have ranged in age from 3-88. Other areas in which I have aided persons include: trauma, attachment & loss, women in transition, and those with chronic conditions (such as pain, whether it is back or migraines, asthma or allergies, & even Restless Leg Syndrome).
God has created us so wonderfully, beautifully and specifically, that if we are stressed emotionally, He formed a way for us to stop, notice something is wrong, and (hopefully) come to the understanding that we need to listen and express our true selves!
I am providing sessions in-person at my new location in Pike Road, AL.
I am already in-network with some insurance companies and hope to continue to get on panels for the next couple of months. Please check your insurance to see if I am, indeed, in network.
Dr. Dougherty perseveres to meet as many individuals as possible along the psychological spectrum; however, there are times when she must refer out, as in addictions, eating disorders and court-ordered situations (anger management, harm to others, for example).
Therapy is available for individuals, couples, families and groups; children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Help with a range of emotional needs, including: depression, anxiety, loss & grief, relational difficulties (whether couples/marital or parent-child), parenting, attachment, behavioral issues, chronic physical health problems, support for those dealing with others’ mental health issues. Trauma-informed care: EMDR, Level 1, and others.
Coaching: support through transitional times; parenting in this challenging world; professional support.
Consulting: advocating for a child’s learning needs by working with a teacher or school or making recommendations for accommodations; presenting to schools regarding particular disorders or populations; helping supervisors get more from their employees or building a team atmosphere.
Dr. Dougherty is able to provide Telehealth across state lines:
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted by the PSYPACT Commission.
Take a look at the PSYPACT Map to see if your state is listed: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap
