Dr. Farmer uses an individualized, strength-based approach to collaboratively establish treatment goals with her clients. She integrates a psychodyanamic orientation with coping skills training to promote change and improve functioning.

Dr. Farmer has extensive training and experience in evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents (Psychodynamic, ARC, CBT, DBT). She works with children 9 years and older and specializes in adolescents and emerging adults. Dr. Farmer consults with other providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.

Parent guidance can mean supporting one’s child through his/her treatment or making the parent-child relationship the focus of adult treatment. The goal is to strengthen the parent-child relationship by enhancing attunement, communication, and parenting practices.