Nikki Davis-Burch

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I enjoy using ACT because it uses a person's values as a guide for their decisions. It also uses mindfulness to view situations differently.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a modality from the 1960s, but its concepts are timeless. It teaches people how to address and resolve thought distortions. It also highlights the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use concepts from CBT often for certain issues, but I don't use it for other things, like trauma.

Attachment-based

Attachment is such an important part of successful and healthy social relationships. It's getting much needed attention on social media lately.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

I use CPT to help people to overcome trauma. When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can cause them to question themselves and their worldview. The steps in this model address those beliefs, and test them for accuracy. PTSD is also made worse by avoidance, which is also addressed in this modality.

Daialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT is a great modality. It was originally designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder, but now we apply it to many things. The basis for this model is cognitive. It can help people who have intense emotions to think more clearly and curb behaviors that might be unhealthy, or even self-destructive.