special Serviecs available at Herman & Associates

Psychotherapy Orientation

My theoretical orientation is not easy to describe because it is a culmination of all my readings and experiences in psychology, research, education, child development, and philosophy.  At the heart, I am a developmentalist who works with children, adolescents, and adults.  I tend to conceptualize cases from a complex model that incorporates family history, birth and developmental history, psychosocial history, academic history, medical history, and psychiatric history. I believe in the premise of the psychodynamic model that early childhood relationship experiences are very powerful and initially shape who we are and how we approach the world.  I believe that chronic unstable or inconsistent parenting greatly impacts an individual's ability to trust themselves and others, and form deep meaningful interpersonal connections with others.  While parents have the greatest impact on the formulation of self and object relations, I have seen that healing and stabilizing experiences can come from a variety of other sources (e.g., other family members, teachers, mentors, coaches, significant others, therapists). 

My therapy and interventions commonly involve simultaneous processing of content and process, the resolution of inner conflicts and unprocessed emotions, and the aligning of both thoughts and emotions.  I believe in forming strong working relationships with clients, encouraging insight and self-awareness, validating the client's beliefs and perceptions, and working together to understand how change needs to occur from an empathic, but sometimes confronting position.  As clients evolve through this process and gain greater confidence and independence, I work to encourage their transition and emotional independence.  I promote the success attributes described in our, and others' research.

In working with children, I believe that the most powerful interventions come from a team approach.  I usually prefer working in a multidisciplinary team model and often collaborate with other professionals.  For example, when working with children I may initially conduct a classroom observation and teacher interview to gain a first-hand understanding of my client's functioning in the classroom.  I work with clients to choose the best therapeutic format (e.g., individual, family, conjoint) to match client's particular needs and goals. 

Dr. Ken Herman's Professional Website

1137 Huntington Drive, Building A, South Pasadena, California 91030

e-mail address: ken@docherman.com

Dr. Ken Herman is the CEO of Herman & Associates, specializing in psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy. We offer expertise in working with individuals who have:

          • Learning Disabilities/Differences
            • Dyslexia/Reading Disorders
            • Dyscalculia/Math Disorders
            • Disorders of Written Expression
            • Problems with note-taking
          • ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
            • ADHD, Inattentive Type
            • ADHD, Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
            • ADHD, Combined Type
          • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
            • Aspergers Syndrome
            • High Functioning Autism
            • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
            • Other High Functioning Developmental Disorders
          • Depressive Disorders (Dysthymia, Major Depressive Disorders)
          • Bipolar Disorders
          • Anxiety Disorders (OCD, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety)

THE DIAGNOSTIC DEPARTMENT

The Diagnostic Department consists of a multidisciplinary team of professionals.  We specialize in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychodiagnostic evaluations.  We have conducted private evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults and have extensive experience writing reports that are reviewed by public school districts, private schools, the CollegeBoard (publishers of the PSAT, SAT), Educational Testing Service (publishers of the GRE), colleges, and national/local licensing boards (e.g., California BAR exam review board, Board of Psychology, Medical Board of California).

  • Diagnostic Assessments for:
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Learning Disabilities
      • Reading Disorders
      • Math Disorders
      • Disorders of Written Experession
      • Language-based learning disabilities
    • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
      • High Functioning Autism
      • Asperger's Syndrome
      • Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD)
      • Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS
  •  Psychoeducational Evaluations for:
    • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
  • Psychodiagnostic Evaluations for:
    • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Eating Disorders
    • Personality Disorders.

THE COUNSELING CENTER

The Counseling Center provides individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.  We strongly believe in the team concept and frequently consult with other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, working with our clients. 

  • Individual counseling and psychotherapy
  • Family counseling
  • Parent education (The "Parent Challenge" program)
  • Support groups: 
    • We are currently seeking individuals who have been diagnosed with a learning disability who might be interested in a social support group.
    • We are currently seeking young adults who might be interested in a social support group designed for young adults who have been diagnosed with a autistic spectrum disorders (e.g., Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, Sensory Integration Disorder, or PDD, NOS).  The group is designed to discuss a number of important adult like skills: dating and romance, navigating the social world, party survival skills, college success, communication skills, organization, time-management, and obtaining and maintaining employment.
  •  Life coaching skill program to improve self-discipline, organization, and time management.
  • Sports Psychology - Dr. Herman has developed a specialty in working with athletes and has worked with some of the top athletes in the Los Angeles area.

 SPECIAL SERVICES

  • Study Skills Classes - Herman & Associates is please to announce the addition of a semester long study skills program designed to help high school students increase their study skills to the college level in preparation for college.
  • Life Transition Services - The Transition Services program typically involves a package of services to help adults transition from dependence to independence.  This often includes a combination of parent counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, and our transition services. 
  • The Parent Challenge - Individualized parenting classes to assist parents in understanding and dealing with their children, adolescents, and young adults as they negotiate their way, together, through an increasingly complex world. 
  • Professional Consultations - We provide second opinions regarding school district evaluations and IEP accommodations and modifications. 
  • Educational Therapy and tutoring services. 
  • Assistive technology evaluation and sessions to try out specialized computer programs that may help circumvent specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia (reading problems) and dysgraphia (writing disorder).

 

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