Therapy Services for Young Children and Families
Dr. Bekman partners with families to help young children (ages 0-5) who have experienced scary or stressful events. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to protect our young children, many families go through stressful experiences. As much as we wish that their tender age would shield them from these events, even the youngest of children are very sensitive to stress in their environment. They let us know with their behaviors and emotions that they have been affected by these scary events. Dr. Bekman works with families when young children have been through challenging things like the loss of a loved one, separation from caregivers, serious medical procedures, and other frightening events such as abuse or witnessing violence at home or in the community. She provides a safe and supportive environment where children and their parents/caregivers can talk about difficult experiences, co-create meaning and learn healthy ways to manage strong emotions. Dr. Bekman believes the only way to support very young children through difficult times is to do so in full-fledged partnership with their beloved parents and caregivers who have the most treasured role in their young children’s lives.
In addition to working with very young children, Dr. Bekman also offers support to individuals navigating the transition to parenthood, recognizing the unique challenges and joys this journey can bring. She has a particular passion for working with pregnant individuals who themselves may have experienced stressful or traumatic experiences and are seeking support in advance of bringing new life into the world.
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Areas of Expertise
Early childhood stress and trauma, grief, loss, and bereavement in very young children, parent-young child relationships, attachment, and perinatal mental health. Dr. Bekman supports caregivers to foster healing and growth in the face of early childhood challenges and the transition to parenthood. Curious about early childhood mental health? Read the latest blog post that breaks down everything you need to know.
Specialized Interventions:
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP): a therapy model for young children (aged 0-5) who have experienced scary, stressful or traumatic events. CPP may help when children show difficult emotions or behaviors and when caregivers would like help with parenting and improving parent-child relationships.
Perinatal CPP (P-CPP): a therapy model for expecting mothers who have experienced significant stress or trauma and are seeking support. Dr. Bekman partners with women during pregnancy and supports them through the first months of their baby’s life. She works with mother and baby together in session to heal trauma, promote early attachment, and address the unique challenges and opportunities of pregnancy and the perinatal period.
Circle of Security-Intensive (COS-I): A therapy model that supports parents/ caregivers to strengthen their relationship with their young child and create a more secure attachment.
Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P): A group-based parenting program that helps parents better understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs and support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
Rates and Insurance
I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance plans. As an out of network provider, you will be responsible for covering the cost of therapy, but I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider to understand your out-of-network benefits. My typical fee is $200 per 50-minute session.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your services may cost. This will be discussed with you and sent to you in writing for your review following an assessment of needs. This will include an estimate of the cost you will pay over the course of your episode of care, which will be based on the estimate of services needed, duration, and treatment modality.
Telehealth Availibility
Dr. Bekman holds an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), enabling her to provide telehealth services to residents in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.