Therapy, Assessments and consultation
EVIDENCE
CLINICAL
TRANSPARENT
TRAUMA
TAILORED APPROACH
New Insights offers psychotherapy, assessment services and consultation. Therapy is available for ages 18+ and assessment services are available for ages 13+.
Telehealth and in person options are available for therapy. Assessments may be done through a combination of telehealth visits and in person testing, though at least one in person visit is often required. Dr. Winter uses the top trusted diagnostic tools and resources catered to each individual patient’s needs.
If you aren’t sure what your needs are exactly, complete a request for services form for help finding out if we are a good fit. Please see our Services section for more specific information.
EVIDENCE
BASED
Dr. Winter uses practices that are current and based on established research findings. Questions about any aspect of the therapy or assessment process are welcome and invited – don’t be afraid to ask!
CLINICAL
PRACTICE
Not all situations require or even benefit from an official diagnosis and we understand and agree with the many shortcomings of our medical model and the DSM-5-TR. Unfortunately, current research is based on these descriptions and definitions. Trying to understand what is causing someone problems and determine how best to help requires us to work within these terms and systems. We know these labels are limited and aren’t always great at describing the reality. Dr. Winter has extensive training in research, testing and assessment. People are very complicated and answering certain questions requires time and care to get it right. We ask for your willingness. Allow us to show you how we can use these labels as tools for your benefit, not descriptions of your identity.
TRANSPARENT
COMMUNICATION
It can be very scary to place your trust in a person you don’t know. You share so much of your personal history and self without always knowing how it is landing or what is happening. New Insights’ services are transparen. You will receive information throughout the process about things like recommended therapy approach, test results, diagnostic impressions, options for different approaches. This is part of informed consent and you should have information about everything that is happening if possible. What do you want to know?
trauma informed
Dr. Winter understands how difficult it often is to receive mental and physical health care from a provider who is adequately informed about their experiences and needs. There is plenty of evidence some people aren’t taken as seriously when they say they have pain, are not heard the same way or treated with the same care as others.
It is also becoming more difficult to determine if someone is qualified to provide the services they are offering. Interventions and assessments not based in science are offered by individuals lacking qualifications. Dr. Winter has extensive training and more than 15 years of experience in testing, assessment, and targeted therapies.
current availability
& UPDATES
New Insights accepts pacific source, and aetna.
Dr. Winter is currently accepting new patients for therapy. There is limited availability for assessments. We are not currently accepting new patients for autism assessment.
- Administrative Support: Dr. Winter is not available for consultation or to answer emails between sessions due to feasibility and time. Communication via your patient portal between sessions is limited to brief, scheduling, billing or administrative concerns. Concerns may be addressed in your next session.
- Billing: Billing documents and invoices are located in your patient portal which is created at intake. A credit card will be required to be stored securely for payment of copays or assessment services at the time of service.
Testing and assesment
New Insights is currently closed to new requests for autism assessment. Medical assessments for autism may be considered on a case by case basis based on circumstances and need. These comprehensive assessments are available on an out of pocket basis only and are not reimbursed in full by insurance.
There is limited availability for all other assessments. If you are seeking an assessment, please complete a request for services form located in the services menu above.
Therapy, skills training & other interventions
Dr. Winter is currently open to new therapy patients.
If you are interested in an intake to discuss your needs and whether this clinic is a good fit, please complete a request for services form located in the services menu above.