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therapeutic approach

My treatment plans are tailored to the unique needs of each of my clients. My therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and includes some of the following evidence-based practices.

psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy prioritizes gaining insight into your current self through exploration of your emotional processes and relationship patterns. Exploration of early childhood and past relationships or important events can help you to better understand how your unique life experiences have shaped you into the person you are today. Psychodynamic therapy is a form of depth psychology that aims to help clients in acknowledging repressed emotions, resolving internal psychological conflict, and understanding how their relationships and behaviors have been influenced by earlier experiences.

 

Psychodynamic therapy is effective in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression, and can assist with forming more meaningful interpersonal relationships.

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the interconnectedness of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT is a structured, evidenced-based approach that is effective in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression by helping to reduce the negative thinking patterns associated with these mental health conditions. The overarching goal of CBT is to restructure negative core beliefs through reframing negative automatic thoughts in order to reduce painful emotions and improve how you view yourself, others, and the world around you.

mindfulness

Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment and can be practiced through various exercises, including meditation, body scan, or yoga. Mindfulness can increase your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, which can in turn help you to manage these experiences.

 

Mindfulness-based exercises can be a powerful tool in re-establishing safety when applied during trauma-informed care. Research has shown mindfulness to have a host of psychological benefits, such as reduced rumination, stress reduction, increased working memory, and reduced emotional reactivity. Mindfulness meditation is effective in reducing the symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as assisting in relapse prevention.

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trainings

The following are various interventions and evidence-based practices for which I've received training and may utilize in the course of my practice.

  • cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
  • eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • internal family systems (IFS)
  • motivational interviewing (MI)
  • parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
  • seeking safety
  • sensorimotor psychotherapy
  • trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
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