Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, proven, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT treatment operates under the principle that our thoughts influence our emotions and...
Therapy Approaches Articles
General types of therapy from tried-and-true methods that have been around for some time, to newer innovations and the latest techniques.
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Gestalt Therapy
My practice is Humanistic. However, there are many different approaches in that area. One of them that I lean on when putting together an integrative approach to help each individual therapy client uniquely is Gestalt therapy. This form of psychotherapy emphasizes the...
Narrative Couples Therapy
Couples can become entangled in negative stories about their relationships—stories that define them by their conflicts rather than their strengths. Narrative couples therapy, rooted in the work of Michael White and David Epston, offers a transformative approach by...
Relational Therapy and Object Relations Therapy
Relational therapy, or relational psychotherapy, is a treatment that focuses on the role of social connections in a person’s emotional well-being. It is based on the idea that our connections with others shape our sense of self and that emotional distress often stems...
Therapist vs. Psychologist? Therapist vs. Psychotherapist?
When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Each professional has a unique role in providing support, from talk therapy to psychological...
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....