research-based therapy approaches
Cognive Behavioral Thearpy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of "active" therapy. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often focuses solely on the past, CBT is designed to help you function better in the present. It is based on a simple but powerful premise: how we think (cognition) and how we act (behavior) directly determine how we feel.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized, evidence-based evolution of CBT. It was specifically developed for individuals who experience emotions very intensely or who find themselves stuck in "all-or-nothing" thinking. The word "Dialectical" refers to the balance between two seemingly opposite ideas: Acceptance of who you are in this moment, and the Change necessary to build a life that feels worth living. DBT focuses on developing coping strategies in four major areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
TRAUMA INFORMED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how deeply a person’s past experiences—whether a single event or chronic stress—shape their present-day nervous system. Rather than asking "What is wrong with you?", we ask "What happened to you?" This shift in perspective allows us to treat the root cause of your symptoms, such as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or "flashbacks," rather than just the surface behaviors.
Relational Dynamics & Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is not about deciding who is "right"—it is about identifying the "third entity" in the room: the Relationship. Whether you are navigating high conflict, recovering from a breach of trust, or having communication difficulties, my approach focuses on de-escalating cycles of reactive behavior to make room for genuine connection.