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BRIAN WEST-PEARSON, MD - Maryland Psychiatrist at Grow Therapy

BRIAN WEST-PEARSON

BRIAN WEST-PEARSON

(he/him)

MD
2 years of experience
Virtual

Dr. West-Pearson has a 25-year career in nursing, urgent care, and addiction treatment with a mental health specialty in addiction medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, both from Wilmington University. He additionally obtained a Post Certification (PMHNP) and Masters in Public Administration from Wilkes University and Wilmington University, followed by a Masters in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) and a Doctoral in Nursing Practice from Walden University.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked with all walks of life, I've developed an opened mind to life helping clients to identify the root cause of their challenges and to create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.

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My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I utilize the ACT approach and treatment, knowing this approach will teach new skills to help promote acceptance of intense feelings without relying on distractions or avoidance techniques. ACT doesn’t aim to help you manage or control unwanted feelings, thoughts, or physical sensations. It also doesn’t suggest you should “grow a thicker skin” and repress those feelings. Rather, it helps you redefine your relationship with them so you can do the things you want to do while allowing distress or other emotions to simply be present as part of your experience. In short, ACT can help you identify key values and explore ways they might guide your actions toward a meaningful life. You can then learn to make choices that match your objectives (such as giving a good presentation) and values (like success or professionalism) instead of your internal emotions (fear of failure, for example).