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 Foresight Psychological Institute 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.
Third-Wave Psychotherapy
Third-wave psychotherapy (aka third-wave CBT or third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy) refers to a movement that focuses on a more holistic and context-driven approach to mental health. I offer most of the third-wave therapies in my practice, often braiding them...
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT): Stop Overthinking Now
What Is Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)? (Quick Overview) Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you change how you respond to your thoughts—rather than trying to change the thoughts themselves. It focuses on reducing patterns like worry,...
Exposure Therapy for Anxiety
Exposure therapy for anxiety is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is commonly used to treat disorders such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). The core principle behind this...
Humanistic Existential Therapy
Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...
Treatment for Severe Anxiety
I provide treatment for severe anxiety, which often involves a combination of approaches, including a mix of therapy, lifestyle changes, and sometimes alternative therapies. In this post, I go over therapy for severe anxiety, including the approaches I use, the...
CBT for ADHD
I offer CBT for ADHD for adults and adolescents. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for ADHD is widely recognized and effective and can be combined with other approaches, such as mindfulness therapy, if desired. CBT exercises for ADHD can provide a powerful strategy to help...
Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety rarely show up in isolation — for a large share of the clients I see, they arrive together, feeding off each other rather than taking turns. Someone might come in because chronic worry has worn them down into...
Brief Therapy
I offer brief therapy in several forms, each designed for those looking for rapid change. Brief psychotherapy is time-limited and focused on addressing specific problems or goals that will respond quickly. In this post, I go over the short-term forms of treatment I...
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
I provide Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy), a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that the mind comprises multiple sub-personalities or "parts," each with unique perspectives, memories, and...
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, and other therapeutic schools of thought. Dr. Jeffrey Young developed schema psychotherapy in the 1980s and is...
