Therapy Blog
I work to keep my therapy blog updated with the latest innovations and ideas in the field of psychotherapy and the latest news about my practice. Please note that all advice and self-help offered in my blog is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.
Solution-Focused Family Therapy: Focusing on Positive Change
Solution-Focused Family Therapy (SFFT) is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions to problems rather than focusing on the problems themselves. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the 1980s, it is rooted in the idea...
Strategic Family Therapy: Powerful, Positive, Time-Limited
Strategic Family Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on solving specific problems within a family system. It was developed primarily by Jay Haley and influenced by the work of Salvador Minuchin (Structural Family Therapy). This model...
Behavioral Activation for Improved Mood and Meaningfulness
Behavioral Activation Therapy (BA) is a structured, evidence-based approach primarily used to treat depression, but it can also help with other mood-related issues. It focuses on identifying and increasing engagement in positive, meaningful activities that align with...
Cognitive Restructuring Techniques: Fast, Positive Results
Cognitive restructuring is one of the pillars of cognitive behavioral therapy. I use cognitive restructuring techniques with many clients, whether we are focused on cognitive behavioral therapy or humanistic methods such as narrative therapy or ACT psychotherapy....
Family Systems Therapy: Powerful, Effective, and Meaningful
Family dynamics can be an intricate web where each thread affects the whole structure. When one thread vibrates, it sends ripples through the entire web. Family Systems Therapy dives into these complexities, helping you untangle the knots that often lead to conflict,...
How Long Does Therapy Take to See Significant Results?
Therapy can be a transformative journey, offering a path to healing and self-discovery for many. Yet, one of the most common questions is the time commitment involved. How long does therapy take to see meaningful and tangible results? While everyone's experience is...
The Power of Narrative Family Therapy: Techniques and Strategies
Narrative family therapy is a groundbreaking approach to transforming how therapists can help families deepen their relationships and reach greater contentment and understanding. Narrative therapy for families emphasizes the stories each member has internalized about...
Holiday Anxiety
I provide therapy for holiday anxiety caused by many factors related to this season. Anxiety and the holidays often go hand-in-hand, as travel pressures, family get-togethers, and work issues often make this time of year stressful. For some, holiday depression and...
Supportive-Expressive Therapy
Supportive-Expressive Therapy (SET) is a type of psychodynamic therapy specifically designed to help you express and explore emotions tied to your experiences, especially those that are difficult or painful. It combines elements of supportive and expressive...
Life Transitions Therapy
I offer Life Transitions Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals cope with significant changes or challenges in their lives. These changes, or "transitions," can be anything from starting college, career shifts, relationship changes,...
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