Support From Someone Who Understands
Having a family member with an intellectual or developmental disability can bring unique responsibilities, emotional pressures, and relationship challenges.
Options Counseling provides a supportive space where family members can talk openly about what they are experiencing and work through concerns in a private, understanding environment. Dennis brings relevant professional experience to these conversations and works with each family based on their individual needs and circumstances.
16 Years of Relevant Experience
Dennis has 16 years of experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals as a Behavior Support Consultant. This background gives him valuable insight into many of the challenges individuals and families may face, including behavioral concerns, changing family dynamics, communication difficulties, and the pressures that can come with caregiving and support responsibilities.
When Individual Counseling May Help
Family support counseling may be helpful when dealing with:
- Family stress or emotional strain
- Communication difficulties
- Behavioral concerns affecting the household
- Caregiving pressures
- Changes in family relationships
- Difficulty adjusting to changing needs
- Feeling overwhelmed by ongoing responsibilities
Every family is different, so counseling is guided by your specific concerns, goals, and progress.
A Balanced & Supportive
Approach
The goal is to provide a space where family members can feel heard, better understand the challenges they are facing, and explore healthier ways to communicate and respond to difficult situations. Counseling is not based on a fixed program or predetermined timeline. Dennis works directly with you and adapts the process according to your family’s needs and progress.
In-Person Sessions
All counseling sessions are provided in person at the Albuquerque office.
One-Hour Sessions
Each regular counseling session lasts approximately one hour.
Individualized Timeline
There is no predetermined number of sessions. The length of counseling depends on your individual needs and progress.
One Counselor
You will work directly with Dennis throughout your counseling experience.