(as seen on A&E's "Obessed," VH1's "The OCD Project," NBC's "The Today Show," and multiple other media outlets)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment that focuses on modifying problematic thoughts & behaviors that contribute to & maintain emotional problems like anxiety, stress, & depression. Like traditional forms of therapy, CBT emphasizes a warm, safe, & empathic therapeutic environment. CBT is different from some approaches in that it focuses on present-day problems& learning skills to overcome symptoms. Instead of talking about childhood issues, you will learn to identify thoughts & behaviors that are keeping you stuck, so you may develop more adaptive ways for navigating your life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy is an empirically supported treatment that focuses on reducing experiential avoidance and accepting internal experiences in the service of living a valued, vital, meaningful existence. Mindfulness and experiential exercises play a central role in ACT.
