EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a unique therapy that helps people heal from present symptoms and emotional distress that are the direct result of negative life experiences. Contributing to successful healing is the use of bilateral stimulation (both sides of the brain are stimulated, typically through eye movement, taps or sound), while the client is re-exploring the trauma (contextually speaking) in the safe environment of the therapist’s office (dual-awareness).
Telehealth Therapy
What is it?
Your time is valuable. Telehealth provides therapy where and when you need it, in the comfort of your own home or in a location that is convenient to you. It isn’t hindered by traffic, long work hours, weather or family needs. For those who are unable to get to my office for an in-person session, secure video sessions are available.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
What is CBT?
A powerful form of treatment that focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behavior. CBT is the treatment of choice for many issues including depression and low self-esteem, as well as anxiety, phobias and panic attacks. CBT is goal-oriented and a “here and now” approach that offers a short-term and structured intervention.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is DBT?
A type of cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches you skills to:
- be mindful and live in the moment
- decrease stress and conflict in relationships
- communicate and interact effectively with others
- increase tolerance of overwhelming emotions and painful events
DBT is based on the idea that change occurs when working with the two opposite notions of acceptance and change. It is effective in Borderline Personality Disorder as well as a wide variety of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
What is ACT?
A cognitive behavior therapy that teaches people to accept and embrace their thoughts and emotions, and commit to living with whatever “shows up” in life. ACT teaches mindfulness skills and strategies to help people focus on the present moment and to help strengthen their ability to cope and deal with their current emotions and situation.
Strength-Based Therapy
What is it?
A form of positive psychotherapy/counseling that focuses on the person’s strengths and attributes, versus their weaknesses and failures. There are many past and present successes in each of us and identifying these assets helps to set a positive mindset and attitude in life. Instead of focusing on “what can go wrong” perhaps it is more beneficial to direct our efforts to “what can go right”.