Areas of specialty

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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a form of in-depth talk therapy that aims to bring unconscious or deeply buried thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind so that repressed experiences and emotions, often from childhood, can be brought to the surface and examined.  Working together, we can look at how these early hidden and stifled memories have affected thinking, behavior, and relationships in adulthood. Individuals can often be unaware of their behavior patterns, even if they may be evident and self-destructive.

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) is an intervention for individuals with mood disorders.  Its primary focus is stabilizing the circadian rhythm disruptions that are common among those with bipolar disorders.  IPSRT draws upon principles from Interpersonal Psychotherapy; an evidence-based treatment for depression, and emphasizes techniques to improve medication adherence, manage stressful life events, and reduction of disruptions in social rhythms.   

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) offers valuable support in identifying and challenging self-defeating thoughts and actions.  It focuses on present issues, revealing how unhealthy thoughts hinder personal and professional goal attainment.  REBT can be beneficial for addressing various negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, guilt, problems with self-worth, and extreme or inappropriate anger.

Exposure therapy is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in which the therapist exposes the patient to fears in a safe and controlled way.  Often we tend to avoid the objects, activities, or situations related to our fears.  While this can help manage panic in the short term, over time, this behavior can make our fears worse.  In addition, avoiding certain places, situations and activities can interfere with quality of life.  This approach aids in demonstrating our ability to face and overcome our fears.

Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) is a form of Psychodynamic Therapy that aims to improve affective awareness of self and the impact we have on others.  MBT's focus is on developing the ability to understand how your mental state intersects with the mental states of those around you.  MBT was originally developed specifically for the treatment of borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder but has since been expanded as a successful treatment for anxiety, self-harm, and addiction. 

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the mind-body connection.  This approach releases traumatic shock, which is often the key to transforming an individual's daily life.  Treatment techniques include deep breathing, relaxation exercises, and meditation to help release pent-up tension that negatively affects an individual’s physical and emotional well-being.  SE can help with a number of physical and mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and sexual dysfunction.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy for individuals with PTSD.  This is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that is effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, rape, and natural disasters.  CPT is generally delivered over 12 sessions and targets maladaptive thoughts linked to trauma by changing negative beliefs surrounding safety, trust, control, self-esteem, and intimacy.

The Gottman Method is a broad-based treatment that serves all couples, at any age, and in any stage of a relationship.  This approach is based on a couple's patterns of interacting and focuses on developing the skills and understanding necessary for partners to turn toward each other to get their needs met.  During sessions, partners learn, and implement, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.