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I am pleased to offer individual, and family therapy in Raleigh. Please see the FAQs page for more information on rates and insurance.
I am happy to provide video therapy. I use a HIPAA compliant software for video therapy which ensures the highest level of security to significantly reduce the chance that our discussions are digitally monitored or intercepted by others. Please note that there is no 100% secure internet service, but HIPAA compliance gives a high level of confidence in security. Unfortunately, Skype is not a HIPAA compliant video service.
For those who have some understanding of psychological theoretical approaches, you might be interested to know the following about therapy with me.
Many practitioners state that they use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when they actually use only a handful of CBT techniques. In my practice roughly 60% of my therapeutic techniques are from CBT, as I have found it extremely helpful for clients. I also rely on a Person-Centered (Rogerian) empathic approach to understanding each client. I often use Motivational Interviewing (Miller and Rollnick) techniques to help each client make their own decisions about how to reach their goals according to their beliefs and standards. I sometimes find it appropriate to utilize techniques from a “Here and Now” (Gestalt) or “Inner Child” (Jungian-and others) perspective.
Cognitive features of therapy will include exploring your own thought processes. Behavioral aspects could include exposure to feared stimuli or situations. Other techniques could include progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, meditation, visualization, and reframing. If we are addressing issues of anxiety or depression, I will regularly ask you to complete “homework” as part of the therapeutic process. This could include anything from reading to behavioral practice in the community.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I can help you gain or regain motivation, calm, and joy in your life.