What "school" of therapy do I practice? Well, several.
It seems to me that no one school has all the answers, but each makes its' own unique contributions. Here is a sample of the therapeutic approaches that have most influenced me:
The Psychodynamic school, originating from Freud's insights, recognizes the importance of our past, our emotions, and our early relationships - and that sometimes things are not what they seem, but rather are echos or intrusions from the past.
The Behavioral approach reminds us that we live in the world, not just in our heads, that how we act and react to the events and people in our lives deserves our attention, and that sometimes things are exactly what they seem.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy takes both our thoughts and our actions into account in a systematic and productive way.
Modifications of this school include ACT and DBT which add philosophical and spiritual elements.
Family therapy looks closely at how our families and our relationships within our family shape us.
Last, but not least, Existential therapy is most concerned with our sense of meaning and purpose in life - and our ability to live it fully and with gusto.
My mission is to support and encourage you, to share what I've learned in literature and in life, and to help you use all of that to bring out your best self by engaging your heart and your wisdom.
Associations
- American Psychological Association
- Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
