Professional Counseling & Consulting, Psychological Assessment,
Mediation, Parenting Coordinating, Intervention and Medical Services:
We offer traditional and contemporary professional services. Call us
at 480-730-6222 or email us at info@pcaaz.com to set up the type of
appointment that is right for you. Here are the different ways you can
access our services:
1. Traditional Counseling in the Office: Our office is
conveniently located near the 101 and 60 freeways. You can meet with
one of our counselors in the comfort and safety of our professional
counseling center.
2. General Medical Services: Linda
Peters, FNP-BC provides general medical check-ups, accute care,
medication services, sports physicals, and other specialized medical
care.
3. Professional Mediation & Conflict Management Services:
Terry Sutter, MA, provides Christian and traditional mediation
services. These services can address disputes within families or
between individuals including divorce/custody/parenting, post-decree
issues, church conflict, workplace issues, HOA disputes, issues with
school administration, etc.
4. Telephone Counseling or Consulting: In the privacy and
comfort of your own home, you can talk to a licensed, skilled counselor
or psychologist and receive the help you need.*
5. Email/On-line Counseling or Consulting: You can also
receive professional services by email or through on-line services such
as Skype. For example, when you email your counselor, you will receive a
prompt response with detailed feedback. Fees for email/on-line
services are reasonable - please speak directly to your counselor for
the "Email and Electronic Communication/Counseling Fee Schedule."*
6. In-Home Counseling or In-Office Consulting: Several of our
professionals may contract with clients to meet either at the client's
home or office. Please speak directly to your counselor or psychologist
for additional information. Additional fees apply for travel time and
other considerations for in-home or in-office counseling or consulting.
7.
Psychological Testing and Assessment: Dr. Branton and Dr.
Chung are able to provide a vast array of different testing services,
including psychological, developmental, neuropsychological and ADHD,
academic and learning disorders, and personality assessments.
8.
Forensic Services: Dr. Branton, Dr. Chung, and Terry Sutter, MA,
provide different types of forensic/court-related services including
appointments by a judge to provide psychological assessment, custody
evaluations, parenting coordination, therapeutic interventions,
re-integration therapy, etc. Please contact us to see if we might be a
good fit for your unique needs.
NEW GROUPS FORMING:
- Women's Life Issues Group - Designed for women struggling
with personal and family issues. Cofacilitated by Jackie Scorza, MC, LAC, and Jennifer Smithson,
MEd, LPC. Contact either professional for more information.
- Man-Makers Group - Designed for adolescents guys
between the ages of 13-17. The group meets from 5:15-6:30pm on Tuesday
evenings; teens work on developing social skills, relationships, anger
management, empathy development, frustration tolerance, emotional
regulation, communication skills, and more. Contact Josh Harper, MEd,
MS, for more information.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Our team of professionals work with a broad range of emotional,
behavioral, cognitive, medical and adjustment problems affecting children,
adolescents, adults and their families. These struggles range from the
child struggling with school or family issues to the adolescent
rebelling against adult authority to the couple contemplating divorce
because of crisis in the relationship. Other specializations include specialized counseling and medical
treatment for anxiety and depressive symptoms. We also provide services
for individuals who are not experiencing problems but who want to
actualize their full potential. Some examples of areas of expertise are:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Academic
Problems
- Behavior Problems
- Enuresis/bed
wetting and Encopresis (soiling)
- Emotional
Problems
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Marital Issues
- Divorce Issues
- Psychosomatic Illnesses
- Anxiety/
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/ Phobias
- Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Depression
- Personality Problems
- Anger management
Issues
- Substance Abuse/Dependence
- Spiritual Concerns/ Christian Counseling
- Pain Management
- Sexual
Addictions/Online Addictions
- Compulsive Behaviors
- Identity Issues
OTHER SERVICES & MODALITIES:
- Diagnostic Testing for ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
Emotional Problems, Vocational Interests, Intelligence & School
Placement
- Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents,
Adults,
Couples and Families
- Personality Assessment
- Career Counseling
- Parent Consultation
and Education
- School Consultation
- Organizational Consultation
- Testing
for Management Positions
- Screening &
Assessments for cross-cultural workers -
international assignees or missionaries
- Neurological
Assessment Screening for Memory and Other
Neurological Problems such as Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
- Screenings & Assessments for Adoptions
- Intervention Services for Substance Addictions
- Forensic services such as custody evaluations,
parenting coordination, or supervised visitation
Dr. Branton also provides supervision and consultation services for
counselors and psychologists.
* Certain ethical considerations and practice restrictions may
apply. Telephone or email conseling and/or consulting services can be a
convenient alternative to in-office services. However, in some
instances, your counselor or psychologist may recommend that in-office
services are better indicated for you and you may need the care of a
licensed therapist or doctor in the professional office setting. If you
need immediate mental health assistance, please contact a local mental
health professional or dial 9-1-1 for crisis situations. Additionally,
your counselor or psychologist will verbally address issues regarding
confidentiality and privacy with you, as well as provide you with a
written informed consent form.