Skidmore Kori. Phd

Dr. Skidmore's interest in child psychology started as a child, when her parents adopted three children and provided foster care for young children as well as respite care for children with developmental disabilities. She majored in psychology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan and then pursued a clinical psychology doctoral degree at Loyola University of Chicago, graduating in 1996 with a specialization in child clinical psychology.

Working with teenagers is a particular interest of mine because I enjoy their unique perspectives and the challenges that they present in therapy. One of my first priorities is to form a trusting relationship with the teen so that he feels comfortable, respected and safe. Sometimes this relationship forms quickly and easily and sometimes a solid working relationship takes many sessions over a period of months to be established.

My clinical work with adults is varied in a way that balances the therapy I do with children and expands the range of skills I can competently use. Some adults see me to work on their parenting skills, which could involve talking through past or present experiences or adapting techniques to support their child's unique developmental needs.

I work hard to ensure that my fees are competitive within the community but also affordable, whether clients have insurance or are self-paying for sessions. The fee for a standard session ranges from $150 to $200, depending on the nature of the session (e.g., initial consultation, individual psychotherapy, family session).