Treatment Approach
I take a collaborative, transparent, and goal-oriented approach to therapy. I aim for therapy to be a short-term intervention that helps people overcome specific problems or achieve specific goals. My goal is for patients to learn the skills they need to effectively address their concerns and achieve sustainable change. To achieve this goal, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). To meet each patient’s specific needs, I also incorporate approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions.
About CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach supported by decades of research. In CBT you will learn the tools to help you make changes to your life in line with your values.
CBT is a form of treatment that focuses on problems you presently face. By looking at patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors we will work together to get to the root of the problem and give you the skills you need to make changes to reduce distress and improve your mood.
CBT is skills based
In CBT you’ll learn a variety of new skills to help you change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Common components of CBT include behavioral activation, examining thoughts, exposure therapy (including prolonged exposure for PTSD and exposure and response prevention for OCD), behavioral experiments, and problem-solving.
CBT is collaborative
As a patient, you are the expert on yourself. As the therapist, I’m the expert on the tools we have available. Together, we focus on the problems you’re facing and work out a plan to overcome them in a way that is consistent with your values.
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CBT is time limited & goal-oriented
CBT is designed to provide you with the tools and skills you need to continue to work and thrive independently, outside of therapy. We set goals and work towards them, ending therapy once you achieve your goals.
CBT is supported by research
CBT has been developed and rigorously tested by psychologists and psychiatrists using high scientific standards. In fact, CBT has been shown to be as or more effective for some disorders than psychiatric medication or other approaches to psychotherapy.
CBT is active
CBT requires your active participation. The more you put into therapy, the more you’ll get out of it. As a patient, you’ll be practicing the skills you’re learning in therapy during and between our sessions - so that you can reach your goals faster.
Not sure CBT is right for you?
CBT is effective treatment modality capable of addressing many problems and treating a variety of disorders. CBT can be personalized based on your needs, life experiences, culture, and preferences. However, CBT is not a good fit for everyone. During your initial evaluation we’ll explore whether CBT may be a good fit for you.
Self-referrals are welcome. An initial evaluation is the first step.