I am a licensed psychologist with many years of experience in cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that our unrealistic thoughts and expectations are major contributors to our discontent. I will not fix your problems but will help you to learn more effective coping skills. If you accept the reality that we are just imperfect primates dealing with an absurdly confusing world, I can probably help you.
Treatment is goal oriented, skill based, and backed by research. I will teach you to replace ineffective, automatic thoughts and behaviors with more functional ones. You will learn techniques to quiet your mind. We will explore relevant principles of learning and behavior that will help you make long-lasting changes. By practicing these new skills, you can fight back against nagging self-doubt and ruminative thinking.
Most of my patients complete a course of treatment in three to four months. To accomplish this, I will expect you to commit to short print and video homework assignments. During the sessions, we will discuss your ongoing concerns and conflicts. In addition to learning strategies and techniques (i.e., cognitive reframing, assertiveness, anger management, and relaxation,) you will develop a framework against which to judge your actions. This is essential to making long lasting changes.
