Problems/disorders treated

Academically gifted            Depression                         Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
ADHD                              Disruptive behavior              Parent-child relationships 

Anger management           Divorce                              Physical disabilities   
Anxiety                            Fears                                Separation anxiety 
Blended families                Learning disabilities             Sleep problems 
Bullying                               

Assessment/psychological evaluation
Assessment of learning and attention problems has been a long-term interest of Dr. McGlone’s.  She has taught graduate level classes at three different universities regarding this topic.

The assessment process begins with a parent interview where a thorough developmental, educational and social history is obtained.  At this time behavior checklists are provided to be completed by parents and teachers.  If it seems appropriate, then a child interview is scheduled where Dr. McGlone gets to know the child and to hear about his or her thoughts and feelings.

Next a psychological test battery which is tailored to the needs of the specific child is administered.  Generally the tests are administered in two sessions for a total of two to five hours.

After Dr. McGlone reviews the results and recommendations with the parents, she often sets up a school conference in order to talk with the teachers about possible accommodations and interventions to help the child achieve their potential in the classroom.

Therapy/counseling
Initial interview – The first session usually is a meeting with the parents only.  If parents are separated or divorced, it is their choice whether to attend together or schedule separate appointments.  During this session the parents are asked to explain their concerns about their child.  In addition, they provide a detailed developmental history.  Finally, they explain what their goals are for evaluation and/or treatment.  At the conclusion of the session, Dr. McGlone and the parents agree upon a plan for evaluation which generally includes one or more child interview sessions.  Psychological testing is considered when it is likely to provide valuable information for treatment planning.

In the case of older adolescents and young adults, they often will attend the initial interview without their parents.  If the young adult still is quite dependent on their parents, they might be encouraged to have at least one session with parent participation.

Individual therapy – Dr. McGlone meets one-to-one with the child, adolescent or young adult to talk about thoughts and feelings, and to work on strategies for coping more effectively or behaving more appropriately.

Family therapy – Two or more family members come in together to work on improving communication and developing problem-solving skills. 

Parent counseling – One or both parents meet with Dr. McGlone without their child in order to receive guidance and support for promoting the development of resilience, responsibility and self-esteem.

School consultation – Sometimes Dr. McGlone meets with school staff and faculty to talk about how to provide the necessary supports for a specific child with learning, behavioral or emotional problems.  Other times she consults with staff about general learning or behavioral issues.