Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I work with clients to explore how their thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are connected, so that they may understand the resulting (often self-sabotaging) behavior. By challenging unhealthy and unrealistic thoughts, a person may have less intense negative emotions and therefore be more empowered to make healthier choices.

EMDR

I am trained and experienced in a form of EMDR, called Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which may be used to assist clients in neutralizing the heavy, negative emotional reactions that are typically attached to past traumas. This can be an effective tool to reconcile both long-term and single-incident traumatic experiences.

Humanistic

We can use client-centered therapy approaches to explore situations and life choices with open acceptance and without judgment. The effort put forth is to guide the client through their own thoughts and perceptions to process the alignment of their own values and behavioral choices.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Although the preferred model of using DBT is an intensive group/individual combination, many clients can effectively utilize and benefit from a modified use of introduction of the basic tenets of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The goals of DBT are to move the client toward acceptance of one's circumstances and change of behavioral responses.

Motivational Interviewing

I am interested in the client's experiences and how they have shaped their choices. I will listen to what they feel is working adequately and what is not, affirming the techniques and approaches that can elicit change.