Cognitive Behavior therapy combines cognitive psychotherapy with behavior strategies. The cognitive model maintains that people’s emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions of events.  It is not the situation by itself that determines what people feel but rather the meaning that we give to the situation. By changing our perception and meaning of a situation we can alter our emotions or behavior. The goal of CBT is to challenge and reframe the beliefs or attitudes that interfere with functioning and to change the behaviors in real life to be consistent with a new belief structure.

CBT is an effective treatment for major depression, anxiety and addictions.

Psychodynamic therapy encompasses a range of brief to long term psychotherapeutic interventions.  Some of these psychotherapies focus on developmental or attachment difficulties resulting in problems of self esteem, psychological cohesiveness, and emotional self-regulation.  The goals of psychodynamic therapy are often not immediate symptom relief but to modify underlying psychological conflicts which increase a client’s vulnerability to anxiety, depression, stress, lowered self esteem or somatic disorders.

Psychodynamic therapy is useful in all treatment approaches as a method of identifying and resolving underlying conflicts. It is especially useful as a way of conceptualizing and treating personality disorders.

Clinical Hypnosis is defined as a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. By understanding what is important to the client, personal likes and dislikes, and specific needs and goals the hypnotherapist will encourage the use of imagination, offer suggestions, and guide the individual to explore their inner landscape to encourage a connection with self that is both profound and productive. This, in turn, can have a positive impact on the physiology and cognitive/emotional state in a powerful way that can impact how the person feels in the world and in relation to others, and help facilitate growth towards goals.

Hypnosis may be used for unconscious exploration, to better understand underlying motivations or identify whether past events or experiences are associated with the development of problems. It is useful in the treatment of habit disorders, pain management, stress reduction, anxiety and depression.

I am fully certified in clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH).

These types of therapy combine features of both cognitive and behavior therapy. ACT uses experiential acceptance and value directed behavior strategies to increase psychological resiliency and flexibility. Mindfulness skills help us to develop intentional regulation of attention and awareness to the present moment and a nonjudgmental acceptance of personal thoughts, self-evaluations, feelings and memories. By being aware and practicing acceptance of our present experience and distressing internal states, we learn how to step back from negative thoughts/emotions, so that we can commit to a course of behavior that is consistent with our personal values.

ACT and Mindfulness are effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, chronic pain and improving self esteem.