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New Day Psychological Services (NDPS) is the private psychotherapy practice of Dr. Paris Gandy-Walker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I appreciate your visit to my website, as I realize the decision to seek or enter therapy and/or psychological services can be a challenging one. However, I also recognize it is a decision rooted in a desire to turn a chapter, make a change, and/or start anew. I believe that everyday is a new day and a great day to make healthy changes in the lives of you and your loved ones.
Dr. Paris Gandy-Walker is a clinical psychologist licensed and practicing in the states of Georgia, Florida, and New York. She received her Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) and Psychopharmacology Master’s of Science (MS) degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Paris also holds additional training as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) through her Master’s degree from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida. She is originally from Oakland, California and through her professional experiences in California, Florida, New York, and Georgia she has worked with a diverse and wide range of populations, including but not limited to children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups.
Your Life, Your Choice (YLC) is a 10-week therapeutic program designed to help adolescents take control of their emotions, decisions, and behaviors. Grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, YLC guides teens to recognize how family patterns, peer influences, and personal beliefs shape their choices. With structured session plans, practical handouts, and relatable examples-like Oli the teen owl-clinicians gain a clear, adaptable framework for working with youth facing mild to moderate behavioral challenges. Written by Dr. Paris Gandy-Walker, this resource empowers clinicians to help teens build resilience and make healthier, more productive life decisions.
Children are often referred or brought to therapy for difficulties related to school, problematic behaviors, parental divorce, trauma and/or abuse, social problems, struggles with negative emotions, etc. I often receive referrals for children who are not following rules or are hitting, biting, and kicking others. Some children seem to “shut down” and not respond when faced with challenges and other children have been exposed to life altering circumstances and appear to be reeling out of control. Children are commonly referred for diagnosis of ADHD due to school disruption and impulsivity.
Psychotherapy ( often referred to as “therapy”) is the treatment of psychological distress by a trained professional (referred to as the “therapist”). The sources of psychological distress are varied and can be but are not limited to the following: a traumatic event, a change in environment, consequences of decisions, problems with relationships, problems at work, phases in the life cycle, family changes or dynamics, or general life stress. Therapy can also be used to enhance and help develop skills and personal characteristics to achieve a desired outcome.
I can teach and help guide you towards your desired place of peace. Through therapy you will develop an understanding of yourself, as well as, the challenges you face. You will learn and put into practice the strategies you need to help reduce distress.
I have a wealth of experience working with children (and adults) who lack motivation to engage or may be difficult. Usually, building a good genuine therapeutic relationship and meeting them where they are can overcome barriers to treatment.
Therapy usually occurs once a week. However, sessions may happen more or less frequently depending on the persons needs.
You can expect a safe, non-judgmental place to share and explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Therapy also involves exploring and working through tough emotions, as well. It can provide relief but can also be challenging at times. However, the overall goal is to work with you to get to a place of peace.
Yes. What is shared in therapy is private. It will stay between you and your therapist with just a few legal exceptions. This is so that you feel comfortable to be open and authentic in therapy and therefore, get the help you need. Additionally, I will keep what is said between me and children I see in therapy in private with exceptions of course. Anything involving threats to safety or other important things like that will definitely be shared.
Parental involvement is extremely important in the treatment of children. I work closely with parents to reinforce therapeutic gains and improve family dynamics that may contribute to a child’s difficulties.
A sliding fee scale means the therapist offers a slide from the standard payment rate based on the patient’s financial situation. This is generally a reduced fee for people who cannot afford the standard therapy rate. I offer a sliding fee scale and determine the rate on each person’s unique situation.
Some patients are able to get their sessions reimbursed but it depends on each individuals plan. If you are interested in getting your sessions reimbursed you will need to look at your policy or call your insurance company to find out what mental health benefits you have, if reimbursement is an option, and the percentage they will reimburse. For patients who do have this option in their plans I will provide invoices for sessions that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Private pay therapy allows an individual to be treated for their difficulties without necessarily receiving a label. I diagnose my patients when absolutely necessary for treatment or insurance purposes.
No. I do not prescribe psychotropic medications. I am generally am not an advocate for medication. However, there are challenges and difficulties for which medication is necessary. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychopharmacology, which allows me to have informed conversations about medication with my patients and if appropriate refer them to a psychiatrist who can meet those needs.
I check my voicemail and email messages frequently. I am available by cellphone and email up until 9 pm most nights. Patients are instructed to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for psychiatric emergencies that occur after hours.
I can teach and help guide you towards your desired place of peace. Through therapy you will develop an understanding of yourself, as well as, the challenges you face. You will learn and put into practice the strategies you need to help reduce distress.
I have a wealth of experience working with children (and adults) who lack motivation to engage or may be difficult. Usually, building a good genuine therapeutic relationship and meeting them where they are can overcome barriers to treatment.
Therapy usually occurs once a week. However, sessions may happen more or less frequently depending on the persons needs.
You can expect a safe, non-judgmental place to share and explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Therapy also involves exploring and working through tough emotions, as well. It can provide relief but can also be challenging at times. However, the overall goal is to work with you to get to a place of peace.
Yes. What is shared in therapy is private. It will stay between you and your therapist with just a few legal exceptions. This is so that you feel comfortable to be open and authentic in therapy and therefore, get the help you need. Additionally, I will keep what is said between me and children I see in therapy in private with exceptions of course. Anything involving threats to safety or other important things like that will definitely be shared.
Parental involvement is extremely important in the treatment of children. I work closely with parents to reinforce therapeutic gains and improve family dynamics that may contribute to a child’s difficulties.
A sliding fee scale means the therapist offers a slide from the standard payment rate based on the patient’s financial situation. This is generally a reduced fee for people who cannot afford the standard therapy rate. I offer a sliding fee scale and determine the rate on each person’s unique situation.
Some patients are able to get their sessions reimbursed but it depends on each individuals plan. If you are interested in getting your sessions reimbursed you will need to look at your policy or call your insurance company to find out what mental health benefits you have, if reimbursement is an option, and the percentage they will reimburse. For patients who do have this option in their plans I will provide invoices for sessions that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Private pay therapy allows an individual to be treated for their difficulties without necessarily receiving a label. I diagnose my patients when absolutely necessary for treatment or insurance purposes.
No. I do not prescribe psychotropic medications. I am generally am not an advocate for medication. However, there are challenges and difficulties for which medication is necessary. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychopharmacology, which allows me to have informed conversations about medication with my patients and if appropriate refer them to a psychiatrist who can meet those needs.
I check my voicemail and email messages frequently. I am available by cellphone and email up until 9 pm most nights. Patients are instructed to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for psychiatric emergencies that occur after hours.
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