Evidence Based Treatments

In non-clinical terms, I want you to feel better & I’d like to use the research proven effective tools to help you get there. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am additionally trained in the below therapies:

Treatments & Conditions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Self-harm, suicidality, BPD, severe depression, & emotion dysregulation. Additionally, can provide DBT in couples therapy.

Cognitive Processing Therapy: PTSD, trauma

Behavioral Activation: Depression

Sage: Conjoint intervention for people with BPD and their intimate partners that targets BPD, relationship conflict, and partner mental health

Informed Treatments

I also commonly use strategies from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (as well as general mindfulness techniques), to help with (in addition to the conditions listed above) anxiety and issues around eating.

For more information on Evidence Based Treatments, check out the Division 12 American Psychological Association website.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Trauma recovery & PTSD

  • Stress and anxiety during life transitions

  • Self-harm and suicidality

  • Managing “big emotions” and improving emotion regulation

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Military/Veteran/First Responders

  • Supervision for Associates and Interns

…How does it all work?

Consultation - Start by setting up a free 20-30 minute consultation. We will discuss what brought you to therapy, how I may be able to help, and there will be time for you to ask any questions you may have.

First Session - If we agree that we are a good fit, we will schedule an intake session. The purpose of this session is to establish some rapport, learn what you would like to change in your life, what has and has not been working for you, and to discuss the process of therapy.

Ongoing Meetings - Usually I meet with clients on a weekly basis, however frequency is dependent on the client’s needs. In our weekly sessions we will check in about formal or informal homework (if applicable), set an agenda for the session, have an interactive exchange during our session, and end with a summary and possible recommendations for practice between sessions.