Kate Boswell
Do you struggle with too much worry, or the need to be sure of how things will work out before taking the first step? I help young men and women who are dealing with anxiety, panic, stress overload, sleeplessness, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I also help people struggling to cope with recent life transitions, such as graduation from college, a new job, loss of a loved one, or an empty nest as your own children go off to college.
First session
In our first session, we talk about what is bringing you to therapy, and what your current challenges are. The, together we come up with a treatment plan for how to work together in our sessions to help you reach your goals.
Strengths
I am an experienced therapist with many years of experience, who continues to stay educated and to keep up with the current science of how to help. In addition to providing proven strategies, I do not ever lose sight of the "old school" teaching of the importance of listening, and accepting you without judgement, even though you have things about yourself you want to change.
Ideal clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Practice in the state of California. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, online throughout the state of California.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is considered the gold standard for anxiety. I have used it to help people deal with and overcome anxiety, panic, excessive worry, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression related to anxiety. My use of CBT is not a one size fits all cookie cutter approach. It is individualized to your individual needs. There are many CBT strategies available, and together we work toward finding the ones best for you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I use CBT-i in my practice with people who struggle with getting to sleep or staying asleep. Together we look at your routines which may be interfering with your sleep, and make a plan to add routines that are more conducive to better sleep. We also work together to look at your thoughts that may contribute to poor sleep, and try on different ways of thinking, that are more calming.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is used to overcome compulsive behaviors that are part of OCD. The idea is to be able to stay with the discomfort of an obsessive thought, without acting on the behavior you feel compelled to do. For example, avoiding excessive hand washing as an attempt to stop obsessing about germs. Another example is to resist the urge to pick your skin as a way to reduce an obsessive thought that says you must pick your skin. Together we would choose goals and plan on which strategies to use to meet your goals.