How Can I Help You?
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I provide cognitive behavioral therapy or "CBT" for a variety of problems and conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders for adults, older adults, adolescents (ages 16+) and their families (More about Family Treatment). CBT is a collaborative, problem solving therapy that emphasizes practical solutions and taking steps toward important life goals. I take a recovery-oriented approach that emphasizes the value of returning to meaningful activities in your life even if you are feeling quite ill (depressed, anxious, or confused). [For More: Information about Treatment].
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, sometimes known as CT) is a form of psychotherapy that teaches people specific cognitive and behavioral skills to help them manage depression, mood swings, anxiety, stress and other problems. Typically, CBT involves a very structured systematic approach in which clients are taught specific techniques to address problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are interfering with their lives.
My Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
My training in cognitive behavioral therapy includes training at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, the premiere national training institute for cognitive therapy founded by Aaron T. Beck, M.D., the originator of cognitive therapy. In addition, I am a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy [ACT], an internationally recognized accrediting organization for cognitive therapists. I have also conducted a large research study of cognitive behavioral group therapy for bipolar disorder [Bipolar Disorder] and authored a book [Hogrefe].
Personal Philosophy about Treatment
I believe that people with very serious problems can recover and return to functioning with the help of effective psychological treatment. Effective treatment depends upon establishing a caring, collaborative relationship and using evidence-based treatment strategies. Treatments with a strong scientific evidence base are known as “evidence-based treatments”, "empirically-supported treatments" or "EBT"s. For more on this, see: [Evidence-based Treatment]
If you think you might be interested in scheduling an appointment you can skip to this page: Important Information for Your First Session for information about how to get started with me.
Important Information for Your First Session
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? [for more detail on CBT]