Psychological Services
Guidance on Every Step of the Way
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Adult Therapy
Assessment
Therapy with Jordan
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Jordan offers a supportive and comprehensive approach to therapy for children and adolescents, understanding the unique challenges they face during these critical developmental years. She specializes in:
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Twice Exceptionality (2e): Supporting high-achieving children who are both gifted and have learning or developmental challenges.
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Demand Avoidance: Helping children with demand-avoidant behaviors manage expectations and build resilience.
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Anxiety and Emotional Regulation: Providing tools and strategies to help young people manage anxiety and regulate their emotions effectively.
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Gender and Sexual Identity: Offering a safe and affirming space for gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ youth to explore and affirm their identities.
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Transgender Youth Support: Guiding and supporting trans children and adolescents through their journey with understanding and care.
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Executive Functioning and Academic Performance: Coaching to enhance skills in organization, time management, and academic achievement.
Jordan’s systemic approach involves working closely with multiple parties, including school consultations and parent involvement, to ensure a holistic and effective therapeutic experience.
Adult Therapy
Jordan provides therapy for adults facing a range of challenges, particularly those related to neurodiversity and high achievement. Her areas of focus include:
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Late Diagnosis Issues: Helping adults who have received late diagnoses of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodiverse conditions to understand and navigate their identities.
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Burnout and Stress Management: Offering practical strategies to cope with and recover from burnout, especially for high achievers and those in demanding professions.
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Parenting Neurodiverse Children: Providing support and guidance for parents raising children with neurodiverse conditions, helping them to manage challenges and foster a supportive home environment.
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Queer and Gender Diversity: Creating a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults to explore their identities and address any related concerns.
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Executive Functioning Coaching: Helping adults improve organizational skills, time management, and overall productivity.
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High Achievers and Perfectionism: Addressing the unique pressures faced by high achievers, including issues related to perfectionism, stress, and university studies.
Jordan’s therapeutic approach is empathetic, tailored, and strengths-focused, empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Funding
Jordan accepts clients through NDIS (self and plan managed), private funding, and Medicare.
Assessment with Jordan
Who Does Jordan Assess?
Jordan provides assessment services for a wide range of individuals, including:
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Children and Adolescents: Ages 6-16
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Adults: With a special interest in those seeking late-diagnosis for Autism or ADHD, particularly those aged 18 and above
What Does Jordan Assess?
Jordan offers a variety of specialized assessments tailored to meet the needs of each individual:
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Cognitive and IQ Assessments: For children and adolescents (ages 6-16), including assessments for giftedness, twice-exceptionality, or Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
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Educational Assessments: For students aged 6-16, to identify academic strengths and areas for improvement.
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Specific Learning Disability Assessments: For children and adolescents (ages 6-16) to diagnose learning challenges.
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ADHD Assessments: For individuals aged 10 and above, with a focus on understanding attention and hyperactivity-related challenges.
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Autism Assessments: For individuals aged 10 and above, including a special interest in assessing late-diagnosis Autism in adults (18+).
What is Jordan Good at Assessing?
Jordan excels at conducting comprehensive, individualized assessments, particularly in the following areas:
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Late-Diagnosis Autism/ADHD: With a focus on adults (18+), including those with twice-exceptionality and female or gender-diverse presentations.
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Twice Exceptionality (2e): Assessing individuals who are both gifted and have learning or developmental challenges.
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Gender and Neurodiversity: Expertise in assessing neurodiverse individuals, especially those with diverse gender identities and presentations.
Jordan is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of each client, offering tailored assessments that provide clear, actionable insights to support their mental health and personal development.