Evidence Based Practices & Fees
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they contribute to our experiences. Starting with a triggering event, our interpretations shape our emotional and physical responses, which in turn drive our actions and their subsequent consequences. CBT emphasizes the power of cognitive restructuring, where we learn to challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic alternatives. By modifying our thinking, we can influence our emotions and behaviors, leading to healthier outcomes. This process empowers individuals to break free from unhelpful cycles and develop more adaptive coping mechanisms, fostering emotional well-being and positive change.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) address how emotional vulnerability, triggered by life events, can lead to intense emotional reactions and problematic behaviors. These behaviors, while often attempts to cope, can create negative consequences that perpetuate a cycle of distress. DBT offers a path to break this cycle through the core skills of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. When faced with challenging situations, individuals have a choice: apply these learned DBT skills or revert to familiar, maladaptive patterns. By choosing to utilize these skills, individuals can manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships, leading to more positive outcomes and a greater sense of well-being. DBT focuses on empowering individuals to build a "life worth living" by cultivating effective coping strategies.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Following a traumatic event individuals may develop distorted beliefs about themselves, others, and the world, leading to intense negative emotions and avoidance behaviors. These patterns can significantly impair daily functioning. The core process of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) addresses this by guiding individuals through the creation of an impact statement, a detailed written account of the trauma and its effects. The therapy then focuses on systematically challenging these distorted beliefs, replacing them with more balanced and realistic perspectives. This cognitive restructuring results in revised, healthier emotional responses and the adoption of adaptive behaviors, ultimately leading to improved overall functioning and a reduction in PTSD symptoms. CPT emphasizes processing the trauma and modifying maladaptive thought patterns to facilitate healing and recovery.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Supportive psychotherapy provides a space for individuals to navigate life's challenges, focusing on strengthening coping mechanisms and bolstering resilience. This therapeutic approach emphasizes building a strong therapist-client relationship, offering encouragement, and validating the client's experiences. Rather than delving deeply into past traumas or restructuring core beliefs, supportive psychotherapy aims to reduce distress, manage symptoms, and enhance daily functioning by promoting emotional stability and fostering a sense of security. Through active listening, practical advice, and gentle guidance, clients are empowered to develop healthier ways of managing stress, improving their self-esteem, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
Fees
Consultation 15 minute $0
Psychotherapy 60 minute $135 (out of pocket sliding scale)
In-network: Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health
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