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APPROACH TO THERAPY
“Sometimes when things fall apart, well, that’s the big opportunity to change.” – Pema Chödrön
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My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates elements from a variety of other evidence-based treatments (i.e., treatments that research has shown to work well for a broad range of individuals), including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Parent Management Training-Oregon Model (PMTO). I work to understand and affirm each person's individual perspectives and understanding of the world. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
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"The word ‘healing’ is derived from the word ‘whole.’ Healing then is a return to ‘wholeness’ – not a return to ‘sameness.’”
– Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran
I specialize in working with adults seeking support for the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood abuse
Exposure to violence
Posttraumatic distress
Sexual assault
Traumatic grief
Child behavior problems
Grief and loss
Difficulty managing intense emotions
Identity, meaning, and purpose
Infertility and pregnancy loss
Life transitions
Relationship difficulties
Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Discrimination, oppression, and/or marginalization
Parenting support
Prenatal and postpartum well-being
Self-criticism or low self-esteem
Stress management
Approach to Therapy: List
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