Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT was initially used to treat depression but has since been adapted to treat a variety of mental health disorders like anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, phobias, insomnia, PTSD, substance use disorders and personality disorders. It has also been used for non-psychiatric disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraines and other chronic pain conditions.

CBT is not only used to treat mental health disorders, but also is used to optimize performance of musicians, athletes, other professionals and the typical person looking to gain more understanding and ownership over their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Today CBT is the most extensively researched of all psychotherapies with several evidence-based treatment protocols.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals, particularly children and adolescents, overcome the effects of traumatic experiences. Developed by Drs. Judith Cohen, Anthony Mannarino, and Esther Deblinger, Trauma-Focused CBT integrates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address the emotional and psychological impact of trauma.​​

The therapy involves components such as psychoeducation, relaxation skills, affective modulation, cognitive processing, trauma narration, and gradual exposure to trauma reminders. A Trauma focused approach to CBT aims to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,​ anxiety, and behavioral issues. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, Trauma-Focused CBT helps individuals process their traumatic memories, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and rebuild a sense of safety and trust. This evidence-based approach has been shown to significantly improve emotional well-being and functioning, providing a pathway to recovery and resilience for trauma survivors.

We take a trauma-informed and caring approach with each patient and recognize how difficult and disruptive trauma can be for people of all ages.

Learn more about Trauma and PTSD Treatment.

EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, is a unique psychotherapy that helps individuals process and integrate traumatic memories through guided eye movements. This treatment reduces the distress associated with traumatic memories, making them less intrusive and easier to manage.

There is a growing excitement for this therapy with skilled therapists and researchers finding new ways to help people with this powerful treatment approach.​

​​Conditions that may benefit from EMDR include:

• Acute Stress Disorder

• Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders (specifically the trauma-related aspects)

• Depression (often co-occurring with trauma)

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (often co-occurring with trauma)

• Grief and Loss (when related to trauma)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Panic Attacks (Panic Disorder)

• Phobias

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma