Parent consultation is offered by telephone or videoconferencing. It is available for those who do not have insurance or do not wish to use insurance and want to discuss ideas for parenting a teen or young adult family member. There is a session charge of $200 and most consultations consist of 4-6 sessions.
Who does Dr. Stoltzfus Serve?
- The young adult is living at home, and relationships are strained.
- The young adult does not seem to be making progress toward responsible independence.
- The teen or young adult is unwilling to comply with basic house rules or expectations related to drug use, violence or threats of violence, stealing, or damage to property, etc.
- The teen/young adult has a significant mental health or substance abuse problem and is not pursuing help.
- Parents are anxious and concerned about their teen/young adult child who is living away from home but failing in school, work, or relationships.
- Parents feel challenged as to how much they should help their teen/young adult financially and in other ways, allow them to struggle.
- A teen or young adult asks the parent for help and is willing to see a therapist.
- The relationship with a young adult is estranged. The young adult has cut off all communication with parents.
- There are conflicts or strain in the relationship between the parents and the young adult and their spouse or partner.
- There are significant conflicts and disagreements regarding lifestyle choices of the young adult- religious, political, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
How do You Set up a Consultation Session?
The preferred method is to contact Dr. Jack by email at drjackstoltzfus@gmail.com and include the following information. Typically, Dr. Jack will get back to you within 24 hours. Specify:- Your name or names.
- Your phone number and email address.
- Your specific situation- (i.e. 24-year-old male living in the basement and playing video games)
- The purpose of the consultation- the outcome you desire.
- Any specific questions or concerns you wish to discuss.