Psychotherapy and Psychological Testing
Most of Dr. Custrini's clients are adolescents, school-aged children (ages 8 and up) and young adults. However, he sometimes works with people outside these age groups under certain circumstances. He is able to address a wide range of problems, but the following are some of the most common presenting issues:
Impulse Control Problems Identity Issues
Anxiety Disorders Family-Related Conflict
Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors Grief/Loss Issues
Attentional Problems/Poor Organizational Skills Academic Underperformance
Depression/Mood-Related Difficulties Poor Time Management Skills
Low Motivation Abuse and Neglect
Trauma-Related Difficulties Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Poor Decision-Making Social Skills Deficits
Sexually-Related Concerns Adoption/Blended Family Issues
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is often used when addressing many of the above-listed issues. Simply put, this involves identifying the thoughts and behaviors that are causing problems for an individual, and then replacing them with healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving. However, Dr. Custrini does not rigidly adhere to any one theoretical approach. Because each person is unique, he will attempt to match the approach to the person and not vice versa.
In some cases, family therapy may the the treatment method of choice even though the identified client may be seen as the one who is showing problematic behaviors or symptoms. In still others, a combined approach (i.e., both individual and family therapy) may be used.
At times, psychological testing may be recommended to gain additional insight into certain presenting issues. This is certainly the case when academic problems are a primary concern. Undiagnosed learning difficulties can have a significant and damaging effect on an individual's performance and self-image. There are also personality factors that can be more easily identified through the use of targeted psychological testing.
Most of Dr. Custrini's clients are adolescents, school-aged children (ages 8 and up) and young adults. However, he sometimes works with people outside these age groups under certain circumstances. He is able to address a wide range of problems, but the following are some of the most common presenting issues:
Impulse Control Problems Identity Issues
Anxiety Disorders Family-Related Conflict
Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors Grief/Loss Issues
Attentional Problems/Poor Organizational Skills Academic Underperformance
Depression/Mood-Related Difficulties Poor Time Management Skills
Low Motivation Abuse and Neglect
Trauma-Related Difficulties Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Poor Decision-Making Social Skills Deficits
Sexually-Related Concerns Adoption/Blended Family Issues
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is often used when addressing many of the above-listed issues. Simply put, this involves identifying the thoughts and behaviors that are causing problems for an individual, and then replacing them with healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving. However, Dr. Custrini does not rigidly adhere to any one theoretical approach. Because each person is unique, he will attempt to match the approach to the person and not vice versa.
In some cases, family therapy may the the treatment method of choice even though the identified client may be seen as the one who is showing problematic behaviors or symptoms. In still others, a combined approach (i.e., both individual and family therapy) may be used.
At times, psychological testing may be recommended to gain additional insight into certain presenting issues. This is certainly the case when academic problems are a primary concern. Undiagnosed learning difficulties can have a significant and damaging effect on an individual's performance and self-image. There are also personality factors that can be more easily identified through the use of targeted psychological testing.
