Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. The therapist assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs underlying his or her thinking. The therapist then helps the client modify those thoughts and the behaviors that flow from them. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often calls for homework assignments. CBT has been clinically proven to help clients in a relatively short amount of time with a wide range of disorders, including depression and anxiety.
Solution Focused Therapy
Solution-focused therapy, sometimes called "brief therapy," focuses on what clients would like to achieve through therapy rather than on their troubles or mental health issues. The therapist will help the client envision a desirable future, and then map out the small and large changes necessary for the client to undergo to realize their vision. The therapist will seize on any successes the client experiences, to encourage them to build on their strengths rather than dwell on their problems or limitations.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the treatment most closely associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Therapists practice DBT in both individual and group sessions. The therapy combines elements of CBT to help with regulating emotion through distress tolerance and mindfulness. The goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to alleviate the intense emotional pain associated with BPD.
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults
Participants
Individual Therapy
Language
English and Spanish
FAQ
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, I will spend time getting to know you. I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively as a team to help bring you to the life you were meant to live.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I often use Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I like to explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate way to help you make progress
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My focus is on helping you to become confident in yourself, as well as learning strategies to manage day-to-day. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.
