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. I also contribute to other The Center for Applied Psychological Science blogs including regarding Therapeutic Tutoring, Psych testing, and Leadership Coaching. Please note that all advice and self-help offered is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.
Examples of Integrative Therapy
There are many examples of integrative therapy that clinicians like me use to produce the best results for our clients. The goal of an integrative practice is to uniquely tailor the interventions to what will work best and be most comfortable for our clients. Choosing...
CBT for Fear of Public Speaking
I provide CBT for Fear of Public Speaking as a core service in my practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a highly effective approach for this anxiety, having been proven over decades. I wanted to provide a post describing a specific approach to a specific...
Telehealth Therapy (Teletherapy): Power and Effectiveness
Telehealth therapy, or teletherapy, has been around for a long time, but it expanded rapidly during the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Clients and professionals discovered this approach's power, effectiveness, and convenience during that time. I was no exception, as I...
Basic Tenets of Humanistic Psychology
I am a humanistic psychologist, meaning I follow the humanistic perspective in my work, which can be woven through many approaches and methods. Although I integrate many other approaches, this approach is central to my practice. Thus, I wanted to present this...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s. It centers around using mindfulness to help people manage stress and pain and promote overall well-being. Mindfulness based stress reduction therapy teaches you to...
Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
I offer therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This challenge can be difficult to overcome, but therapy for GAD can effectively manage it. The following describes generalized anxiety disorder treatment, including the approaches I use to treat it and the...
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy, also known as bereavement therapy, is a form of psychotherapy specifically designed to help individuals cope with and navigate through the intense emotions and challenges associated with loss. Grief and loss therapy provides support, guidance, and...
Existential Therapy
Existential therapy uses a philosophical approach that explores the fundamental issues of human existence, such as freedom, responsibility, choice, meaning, and the inevitability of death. In my integrative practice, I often weave existential treatment techniques (and...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a therapeutic approach combining techniques from these powerful and effective approaches. It was initially developed to help prevent relapse in individuals who have experienced recurrent episodes of depression. I provide...
ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
ERP, or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In ERP therapy, you are gradually exposed to feared situations or thoughts...
