Counseling and Sport Psychology Services
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Individual Counseling is a powerful process to promote change and development. Dr. Roche specializes in counseling adolescents and adults. She approaches therapy drawing from numerous theories including cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and psychoanalytic therapies. She works with clients to create a safe environment where one can feel comfortable and explore concerns without judgment.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Dr. Roche has several areas of expertise in counseling. Specifically she is trained to work with indivudals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and adolescent development.
THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT
Dr. Roche believes therapy needs to take place in a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere. She works to create a space where her clients are able to discuss issues at their own pace. Dr. Roche draws from multiple theoretical orientations in her work. She uses interpersonal, psychoanalytic, and cognitive behavioral therapies to facilitate growth.
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Roche began her training working with adolescents in 1999. Her approach to working with this clientele focuses on establishing rapport and building trust while supporting them through the difficult challenges of this developmental period.
CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Many athletes struggle with clinical issues often related to their sport. For example, the female athlete triad, depression after injury, post concussion syndrome. Dr. Roche's expertise in both Counseling Psychology and Sport Psychology allow her to support this unique population while treating the whole person. Her understanding of the sport environment and her ability to provide clinical interventions put her in a unique position to assist athletes as they confront these issues and help them recover.
