While my main theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavior therapy, I also utilize theories and techniqes from family systems therapy and humanistic psychology.
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I believe that there is a time for a therapist to teach and educate, as well as a time to listen and accept the person as they are. In establishing a therapeutic relationship, I rely on a humanistic philosophy. Once we have established a relationship of trust, I can then begin to use the theories and techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy and family systems therapy to help you do work on your issues.
Below are some aspects of therapy that I practice:
- Treatment plan development and implementation
- Specific, measurable goal setting
- Listening to and validating your experience
- Examination of your core beliefs and values
- Helping you to identify and trust your intuition
- Education on Ellis' ABC therory
- Thought records
- Boundary Setting
- Assertiveness Training
- Family Tree or Genogram development
- Family sessions
- Experiential work such as role-playing, affirmations, journal writing and narrative therapy
- Collaboration with other professionals as needed (ie: doctors, psychiatrists, nutritionists, and other healing professionals)
- Relapse prevention skills
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