Therapies

Therapies generally fall under one of two philosophical models. Psychodynamic therapies focus on a patient's’ unconscious process by having that person talk freely about their thoughts or feelings and it aims to delve into past memories that might yield understanding of present problems. The second model, cognitive behavioral therapies, are based on understanding one’s thought process or behaviors in the present and identifying how dysfunctional patterns in these areas contribute to a larger life problem. Cognitive work centers on how a person's thoughts influence mood or actions while behavioral work focuses on actions and learning strategies to modify behaviors. My work almost exclusively arises from this second model.

Another way of talking about therapy, and your current choices, is to familiarize yourself with an overview of the therapy across time. Often discussed as “waves,” the first “wave” has been called the disease model. It was, and still is, concerned with curing mental disorders. The second wave, behaviorism, focused on learning theories organized into procedures for desensitization and changing contingencies. The third wave, known as humanistic psychology, emphasizes emotions, conscious motives and human potential as well as respecting existential realities. The fourth wave, positive psychology, focuses on enabling well being and the pursuit of happiness. As my client, you and I will work with your emotions, conscious motives and your potential. We will respect your existential realities and work to enable you to be the happiest, most successful person you hope to realize. You will also learn specific skills and tools to manage and/or overcome current problems of living and mental health diagnosis.

Most insurances accepted. Fee for service available.

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