Softly challenge distorted unhelpful/exaggerated/unrealistic harsh judgements/thoughts/beliefs that appear during your distress. Just because we have a thought doesn't make it true. Self compassion is powerful!
Softly challenge distorted unhelpful/exaggerated/unrealistic harsh judgements/thoughts/beliefs that appear during your distress. Just because we have a thought doesn't make it true. Self compassion is powerful!
I believe addictions often originate from deeper underlying issues such as trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I want to help you accomplish -whatever- goals/values that are uniquely important to you. Evidenced based.
work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.
work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.
that it is drive by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an active, directive, and problem-focused form of treatment rooted in psychological science. I also incorporate Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing into my treatment approach.
work to gain insight into unproductive thoughts and respond to them, working to build a more positive present state.
work to gain insight into unproductive thoughts and respond to them, working to build a more positive present state.
I don't tend to follow a set curriculum or structure and try to take each session as it comes.
Everyone has their own unique struggles, values, needs, and desires. My work begins with curiosity and exploration of these aspects of life. I strive to understand your life, without judgement, to help you experience changes.
Everyone has their own unique struggles, values, needs, and desires. My work begins with curiosity and exploration of these aspects of life. I strive to understand your life, without judgement, to help you experience changes.
I use an individualized approach to therapy to help clients meet their treatment goals. I use a number of different approaches, including (but not exclusively) CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting. Treatment is tailored to each client.
Figure it out. That is our job! We know when to listen, and when to probe. We will support you on your path to closure, clarity, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-reflection. Problem solving, strategies, healing or all of the above.
Figure it out. That is our job! We know when to listen, and when to probe. We will support you on your path to closure, clarity, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-reflection. Problem solving, strategies, healing or all of the above.
From the first session, we help you get clarity about how to move forward and start feeling better. We are smart, compassionate, thoughtful/active listeners. Ellen, David and I are experienced and use several modalities (CADC, EMDR, CBT, ACT, etc)