Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - State of the Art treatment

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  CBT is an evidence based treatment modality.  In other words, it is based on scientific theory, and there is a robust body of research showing that it is effective for the treatment of a wide variety of problems including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, stress disorders, dysfunctional anger, and for improving the quality of life for patients with chronic physical pain and illness, and many other problems as well.  When you begin treatment, we will put together a treatment plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your objectives.

CBT involves two main types of interventions.  First, it helps people to develop more balanced, adaptive ways of thinking and processing what is happening in their lives. Second, it teaches people effective coping skills, and helps people to break unhealthy patterns of behaviors which may be maintaining their symptoms.  

As such, CBT is not a one size fits all treatment.  There are a number of different strategies we use to target specific problems, including various forms of exposure therapy, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness training, behavioral activation, psychoeducation, and other skills.  Problems often co-occur, and it is therefore even more important to create a tailor made treatment plan, designed just for you based on which skills are likely to most greatly benefit you.

CBT is very goal-oriented, and often short-term in nature.  People learn skills in session, and then focus on applying those skills in their daily lives.  Finally, CBT is a real collaboration between the patient and the therapist; we work as a team to help you achieve your goals.