Dr. Boland has a general psychotherapy practice treating children, adolescents and adults . He has been in private practice since 1988 and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Family Psychotherapy.
Dr. Boland graduated Summa Cum Laude (top 2%) from the University of Northern Colorado in 1981 and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 1987. He completed his psychology internship at the Medical College of Georgia and his postdoctoral supervision at G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, SC. He is licensed by the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology as a clinical psychologist, and he is certified by the Board of Governors of the American Psychological Association College of Professional Psychology in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Boland is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for the Advancement of Psychology, the South Carolina Psychological Association and the South Carolina Academy of Professional Psychologists.
ServicesDr. Boland is experienced in treating a wide array of issues and disorders, including:
ADD and AD/HD Mood Disorders & Anger Management Child/Adolescent Behavioral Problems Psychological Assessments School under achievement & low motivation School learning disabilities Conduct problems Family transitions (step-family integration) Alcohol, Drug, Gambling & other addictions
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD Depression and stress Eating Disorders Weight loss Grief Counseling Individual Counseling Couples/Marital Counseling Intimacy Issues
Patients typically start with a diagnostic interview. Dr. Joseph Boland provides psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults and Dr. Claire Phillips provides psychoeducational evaluations for students.
Patients come to Dr. Joseph Boland for treatment because he does much more than just listen to their problems. Dr. Boland's compassionate, yet firm, approach has helped thousands of patients lead more happy and productive lives. He provides clear, precise feedback and instructions on how to correct their problems. Most patients choose to audiotape their sessions so they can listen to the sessions again at home and take notes. Skills are developed by completing exercises between sessions. Dr. Boland does not believe in endless therapy that costs you a fortune. His educational and skills building approach teaches patients the skills they need so they quickly no longer need psychotherapy.
With child behavioral problems, AD/HD, and school problems, Dr. Boland teaches parents specifically how to correct the behavior. Dr. Boland specializes in teaching self-discipline and self-control to impulsive children. Parents learn how to make their children talk respectfully, follow directions, be responsible, and be honest.
With couples, Dr. Boland teaches communication skills and effective conflict resolutions skills. Improving intimacy is a common goal. Both partners are seen as part of the solution and given suggestions for improving the relationship.Additional ServicesPychotherapy, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Assessment, Counseling, Therapy