Counseling and therapy

 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

This form of therapy has clinical evidence to support it's effectiveness in treating, anxiety, depression, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  CBT focuses on changing one's thinking in order to resolve the emotional turmoil that leads to distress so that we are able to change how we respond and act to situations.  CBT is a collaboration between the therapist and client and often has homework. 

 Family Systems Therapy 

 Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how her childhood family operated, her role in that system, and how that experience has shaped her role in her current family. Therapists with the MFT credential are usually trained in Family Systems therapy. 

Family and Marital Therapy Therapists work with families or couples both together and individually to help them improve their communication skills, build on the positive aspects of their relationships, and repair the harmful or negative aspects that have developed as a result of interpersonal difficulties. 

The humanistic orientatioin takes a positive view of human nature and emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual. Therapists in this tradition, who are interested in exploring the nature of creativity, love, and self-actualization, help clients realize their potential through change and self-directed growth. Humanistic therapy includes Gestalt, client-centered therapy, and existential therapy. 

 DBT is found to be effective in treating symptoms and behaviors related to emotional dysregulation. ​Emotional dysregulation is a common feature in a variety of psychiatric disorders such as borderline personality disorder, trauma -related disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. This behavior-based approach can be used in the individual or group setting, or principles of DBT can be interwoven into other comprehensive therapies. The functions of DBT are to decrease impulsive behaviors, enhance emotional regulation, and improve interpersonal skills. 

The psychoeducational evaluations include academic, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral assessments. The evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility for special education. Gifted and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) evaluations are also available.  

 Psychotherapy is the use of psychological strategies, based on regular personal interaction with individuals, in order to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.