Evidence Based Psychotherapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)- a goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to help people feel better by changing the way they think and behave. It has been found helpful in treating a range of mental health issues. To learn more visit: https://www.beckinstitute.org/get-informed/what-is-cognitive-therapy/

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- a psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help people relate to their thoughts and emotions in new and more useful ways. It helps people to connect with their values and live more meaningful lives. It has been found helpful in treating depression and anxiety, among others. To learn more visit:  https://contextualscience.org/act\

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)- is widely considered one of the most effective psychotherapies in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and related conditions. It is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that is conducted over the course of 12 sessions. To learn more visit: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/therapy-med/cognitive_processing_therapy.asp

Motivational Interviewing- a type of counseling that helps someone connect with their values and harness intrinsic motivation to make changes in their life. Research has found Motivational Interviewing can be especially helpful for people struggling with substance use. To learn more visit: http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/motivational-interviewing

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- a type of cognitive behavioral therapy  that balances acceptance and change strategies to help people better manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It has been found effective in treating a number of difficulties including suicidality, self-harming behaviors, and borderline personality disorder. To learn more visit: http://behavioraltech.org/resources/whatisdbt.cfm

Prolonged Exposure (PE)- An evidence based psychotherapy to treat trauma. In this treat you will learn how to gradually come into contact with memories of your trauma which will reduce fear and other PTSD symptoms. To learn more visit: Dept of Veterans Affair PE

Seeking Safety- is specific type of counseling that simultaneously addresses both trauma and substance use related difficulties. To learn more visit: http://www.treatment-innovations.org/seeking-safety.html

Community Reinforcement and Family Training or CRAFT- is a treatment intended to help family members and other loved ones of people who are struggling with an addictive disorder. The primary goals of this therapy are to improve the quality of life of the family member, to reduce their loved one’s substance use, and to help the person with the addictive disorder to enter treatment. To learn more visit: CRAFT

Group Therapy

If interested in a group offering please contact me to learn more about current availability. 

DBT Skills Group- learn and practice skills that will help you:

- improve your ability to be more present and mindful in the current moment

- improve your ability to manage stress

- better recognize and respond to your emotions

- improve your interpersonal communication and relationships

Seeking Safety Skills Group- learn and practice a variety of new skills and strategies to manage trauma related symptoms, reduce or stop substance use, and create an increased sense of safety for yourself.