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My approach to therapy: Modalities and Concepts

Mindfulness

Components of both DBT and ACT, I like to think of mindfulness as always a work in progress, a muscle that can be strengthened with time. In many ways  it just may be the key to happiness. Mindfulness isn't a therapy in and of itself so much AND if you are willing to practice, it can change your life!

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Two seeming opposites that are simultaneously true,such as "dialectics are everywhere" and "dialectics can be very difficult to recognize." Marsha Linehan created the DBT model and it has become the gold standard therapeutic intervention for people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Research also shows that DBT can be super helpful for many other diagnoses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Unlike more traditional forms of therapy, the ACT model leads us to find a way to live our lives with purpose while making room for the things in life that cause us pain. Often when we move towards the passions we hold most dear, suffering decreases, AND it isn't the goal of the ACT model.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is the go-to form of therapy for many practitioners and it heavily influences my understanding of the path towards recovery as well. The story we tell ourselves about our lives determine our feelings about our lives, for the most part. Ask me about exceptions!

Radical Authenticity and Irreverence

I believe firmly that the therapeutic alliance can only thrive when all involved are being themselves. For me, that means in a therapy session with me you will more than likely encounter cuss words, movie quotes, and a super expressive face. My hope is that my authenticity will help you to show up as yourself as well. The concept of irreverence is one that essentially means that I will possibly be a smartass during our sessions at some point AND it is serving a therapeutic purpose. I believe therapy is ultimately meant to help get you closer to the life you want to live and the person you want to be in the world. Sometimes that is a heartbreaking process and sometimes it is joyfully ridiculous too. 

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