Jeffrey Moyer

Strength-Based

I appreciate the use of strength-based therapy as a positive form of talk therapy with clients because it helps guide a person towards retelling their own personal history of trauma and stressors, with more emphasis on seeing themselves as survivors rather than victims. This approach allows clients to focus more on their strengths and survival skills rather than their weaknesses.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) helps emphasize positive psychology concepts by helping clients build solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It can foster hope through positive emotions and future-oriented thinking, making goals both motivating and achievable. This approach can be incredibly empowering for clients, as it aligns with their intrinsic desire for change.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I enjoy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because it gives clients practical, real-life tools they can start using right away. CBT focuses on the connection between someone’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping them understand how unhelpful thinking patterns can keep you feeling stuck. What I appreciate is we work together to identify what’s not working and build healthier, more balanced ways of thinking that lead to meaningful change. It’s not just about talking through problems; it’s about learning skills you can carry with you long after therapy ends, so you feel more confident handling life’s challenges on your own.