We all experience periods of suffering, yet often find that we have no control of the circumstances that lead to it. We are merely assigned the task of making choices in response to our suffering. The conscious examination of those choices helps guide our ability to think more clearly, express ourselves more thoughtfully, and make decisions in a way that works in our favor! I f your negative thought loops have impacted your life in some way, you're not alone; in fact, you're simply human. I view therapy as a chance to address and improve the thinking patterns that keep you down for longer than feels healthy. Using a solution and emotionally-focused lens, my aim is to help you construct goals that help bring about healthy change.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will explore any existing problem areas that are generating any anxiety or distress in your life. We will collaboratively create a set of specific goals that will allow us to gradually achieve the best results for you. Homework will likely be assigned after the first session, as this is essential to the therapeutic success. Be mindful that the efforts made on your part outside of therapy sessions are indeed often reflective of outcomes! The subject of therapy is YOU, one that you should approach with curiosity and care.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am a solution-focused therapist at heart who uses a cognitive-behavioral lens, the combination of which usually leads to a high level of engagement and receptiveness with my clients! I am also a strong advocate of using a conversational tone throughout sessions, which I have observed encourages a healthy space to exchange thoughts, ideas, and strategies.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
From the outset, I try to use collaborative measures that highlight openness, honesty, and safe exploration. I use a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Emotionally-Focused, and Relational techniques to help encourage thought reframing, emotion management, and goal construction in a healthy way that works for you and your own unique needs.
About Gary Pustel
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I frequently utilize various CBT techniques to explore the relationships between your thinking patterns, emotional states, and behavior/decision-making. Additional techniques are utilized to deconstruct unhealthy thinking patterns that may be interfering in various areas of your life.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT to explore underlying emotional states associated with early- and present-attachment patterns with loved ones.
Interpersonal
Using the therapeutic alliance as a foundation for our work together, I use interpersonal/relational therapeutic techniques to evaluate and improve upon any interpersonal deficits.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate your motivation, ambivalence, or resistance to healthy, adaptive change.
Psychodynamic
I use psychodynamic techniques to assess the unconscious motivations and desires that may be generating unhealthy thinking patterns, emotional states, and/or behavioral patterns.