Alan Cyr

I have a collaborative style when working with clients. After enough information is gathered (usually over 2-3 sessions), a treatment plan will be drafted, incorporating evidence-based interventions whenever possible. This will also include a preliminary estimate of the recommended number of sessions. I appreciate clients providing input and feedback at each step of the process. I encourage practicing healthy, new behaviors as homework for those clients who are open to this. I especially enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds, life experiences, and challenges.

I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective (specifically Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy), because it is among the most evidence-based forms of psychotherapy; however, I also integrate various tools, techniques, and exercises from other kinds of therapy on an as-needed basis, usually when I believe it would benefit a specific client. Historically, this has included: Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I always strive to leave each of my clients feeling respected, supported, and with greater awareness and a sense of clear direction every time we meet.