Gayle Anderson

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

This is my favorite treatment method because it enables me to help clients recognize and work to change irrational beliefs and assumptions they hold about themselves. It serves as a foundation to aid clients in developing more self-confidence, learning how to use coping skills to manage symptoms and, most of all, to increase self-awareness as it relates to positive attributes, problem-solving skills, and a belief in themselves. Included are easy to use but very effective ways to challenge long-held beliefs and to learn to recognize irrational beliefs and assumptions they may hold about themselves. I find this approach very effective when dealing with those who have experienced trauma, abuse, abandonment issues, and relationship challenges.

Trauma-Focused CBT

This approach works so effectively with traumatized individuals, it helps them recognize irrational belief systems, assumptions they have made about themselves, and I find that challenging such beliefs and assumptions and presenting alternative perspectives about their experiences and responses is quite effective and leads to real growth and recovery!