Description
Supervised visitation monitoring is a process where a neutral third party observes and documents interactions between a parent and child during scheduled visits, ensuring a safe and secure environment. This is often ordered by a court when there are concerns about the child's safety, such as allegations of abuse or neglect. The monitor's role is to observe, record, and report on the interactions, not to interfere with the parent-child relationship.
Key aspects of supervised visitation monitoring:
Safety and Security:
The primary goal is to ensure the child's safety during visits, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, or other potential risks.
Neutral Third Party:
A professional or non-professional monitor (like a friend or family member if agreed upon by both parents) observes the visits.
Observation and Documentation:
The monitor observes the interactions, noting behaviors, conversations, and any concerning events, and documents these observations objectively.
No Interference:
The monitor's role is to observe and report, not to intervene or offer opinions on the interactions.
Reporting:
The monitor prepares a report for the court or other relevant parties, detailing the observations made during the visit.
Court Orders:
Supervised visitation is often mandated by court orders as part of custody or divorce proceedings.
Professional vs. Non-Professional:
Professional monitors have specific training and may work for agencies, while non-professional monitors are typically friends or relatives agreed upon by both parents.
Reasons for Supervision:
Supervised visitation may be ordered due to concerns about:
Domestic violence
Child abuse or neglect
Parental substance abuse or mental health issues
Risk of child abduction
Lack of prior relationship between parent and child
Intake: $45.00 Per Parent..
Rates: $45.00 Per Hour ( 1 -2 Children)... Add $10.00 Per Hour for Each Additional Child...
Two-Hour Minimum
Exchanges: Fee Based On Distance..
Group Therapist
In addition to Shannon being a Mental Health Provider, she is also a Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM), who is Certified in Family Law Mediation (CME). Shannon is also a Certified Specialist In Anger Management (CSAM), a Certified Specialist In Child and Adolescent Anger Management (CSCAAM), a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), and a Parent Plan Coordinator/ Special Master (PPC). Shannon has completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy in her practice.
Shannon has over 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns.
Shannon's approach is collaborative. She believes that by working together, a positive outcome is achievable. Shannon provides a warm, open, non-judgmental environment where one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are explored and discussed in an objective, respectful, empathetic manner.
Shannon is licensed in Arizona California, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
At this time, Shannon only provide services virtually through a secure telehealth system.
Four things Shannon wants you to know before you begin therapy with her :
1. She wants treatment to work just as much as you do.
2. She is not judging you, and needs to hear all of your truth(s) in order to best support you. You can't heal what you won't reveal.
3. She can not and will not fight you for your healing.
What that means is: She will not work harder than you do. However, she will be right there beside you as the two of you navigate your Mental Health journey together.
4. If you don't connect with her, that's okay. Don't be afraid to try someone new, and keep trying until you find the right fit.
Shannon looks forward to working with you!
