Evidence-Based Approaches

Developed in the 1960s and 70s by Dr. Aaron Beck, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  is considered the gold standard of psychotherapy. With its enormous evidence-base, cognitive behavioral therapy is effective at addressing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many other psychological issues. I use CBT with clients to achieve rapid symptom reduction and to build a foundation for lasting change.  Learn More

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills and tools to help people who may feel overwhelmed by intense emotion. Based in mindfulness, DBT focuses on building ones ability to observe mindfully, tolerate distress, regulate emotion, and increase interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapeutic approach based on the idea that we are made up of different "parts." A helpful way of describing IFS is that it sees people like houses with different rooms, each room representing a part of who they are. IFS provides a way of exploring the different rooms to better understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learn more

Mindfulness is defined as being in the present moment with nonjudgmental awareness. As a practice, mindfulness reduces rumination (overthinking), helps reduce subjective experiences of stress, improves memory and concentration, reduces negative emotional reactivity, and the list goes on. Learn more

To learn more about how I use these approaches to help achieve mental wellness, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals, schedule a free 15 minute consultation, 408-695-3767