I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also known as Acceptance Therapy, to help clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to be present, open up to unpleasant feelings, and take actions aligned with their values. ACT therapy is often an approach that is...
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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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a therapy technique I use that aims to help clients find the motivation within themselves to make positive changes in their lives. The approach was developed by psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick in the 1980s and has...
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a relatively recent psychological treatment developed by psychologist Adrian Wells that focuses on how people think about and regulate their thoughts rather than the content of their thoughts. It is based on the premise that...
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...
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the stories or narratives people construct about their lives. I use this approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families. Narrative therapy interventions were developed in the 1980s by...
Supportive Psychotherapy
Supportive psychotherapy is a form of treatment aimed at helping individuals manage their symptoms and improve their emotional well-being. It focuses less on deep insight or uncovering unconscious conflicts (as seen in psychodynamic treatment methods) and more on...