Treatment

The WHAT of getting started.  What do we treat? Clients who seek treatment at our center have a variety of  struggles and problems. Without providing an exhaustive list, these are some of the issues we are able to help you address: Self-injuryBorderline personality disorder (BPD)Impulsive behaviorsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Grief and lossAnxietyDepressionBipolar DisorderSubstance abuse/dependenceEating disorders or related problemsHealth/medical problemsRelationship problems…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), is a modification of standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In the development of DBT, Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. found that using standard CBT was ineffective in helping many individuals with intense emotion dysregulation to make changes in their lives. While CBT was helpful for some individuals, others became frustrated with the constant focus on change. In the development of DBT, Linehan added many acceptance-based strategies such as mindfulness and val…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well researched psychotherapies in practice today. It was developed in the 1960’s by Dr. Aaron T Beck, as a treatment for people experiencing depression. To date, there is research evidence documenting its effectiveness for a wide range of disorders, including major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and insomnia, to name a few. In contrast to some other types o…

After a traumatic event, some individuals experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Common symptoms of PTSD include recurring memories or nightmares of the traumatic event(s), sleeplessness, avoidance of things that may remind you of the trauma, loss of interest, or feeling numb, anger, and irritability.  Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) is an evidenced-based cognitive behavioral treatment program. Numerous well-controlled research studies over the past two decades have s…