Therapeutic Modalities

I use an eclectic approach to work with each client, honoring that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. As a Humanistic Psychologist and co-occurring disorders specialist, I work from a strengths-based perspective with the following modalities: 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of mental health therapy that helps you acknowledge your relationship with your thoughts and feelings.  You learn to understand your feelings instead of changing them.  You'll work on reframing your values and adjusting your behaviors to better match them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy.  It is one of the most evidence-based therapeutic approaches and aims to support and empower you to change unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.  CBT uses practical self-help strategies designed to improve your overall quality of life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals develop skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and tolerate distress. It ultimately aims to help people work towards more healthy interactions and communication.

Family systems therapy views the family as a unit, emphasizing that problems are often rooted in family dynamics and relationships rather than individual issues.  It aims to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family relationships.

Person-centered therapy, also known as client-centered therapy, is a humanistic approach to therapy. It focuses on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, gain self-awareness, and work towards personal growth.

Trauma-focused treatment aims to help individuals heal from the effects of traumatic experiences by addressing the specific needs and symptoms related to trauma using evidence-based therapies.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy technique used to help individuals process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences.

Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals understand and change the stories they tell about themselves and their experiences.  It is based on the premise that people's identities and problems are shaped by the narratives they create.