Modalities

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailoring each session to your unique situation and goals. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and my aim is to find the approach that works best for you. Each of these modalities can stand alone or complement one another, depending on what best supports your therapeutic plan.

Some of the interventions I incorporate include, but are not limited to:

• Play and Art Therapy: Encouraging self-expression and exploration through creative activities, particularly effective with children.

• Behavioral Therapy: Focusing on practical strategies to change behaviors and build positive habits.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors.

• Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring past experiences and unconscious processes to foster self-awareness and growth.

• Strength-Based Approach: Empowering you to leverage your strengths and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT is used to help increase our psychological flexibility through: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self as context, values, and committed action. Much of my clinical work, including ERP, is ACT informed, meaning that instead of focusing on reducing symptoms of anxiety or discomfort, we focus on engaging in value-guided activities even if anxiety and discomfort are present. We want to work together to identify when our thoughts are helpful vs. unhelpful, and note that thoughts aren’t facts.

Each of these modalities can stand alone or complement one another, depending on what best supports your therapeutic journey.