TREATMENT OPTIONS

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is the primary form of treatment I use. CBT is a broad form of therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations are related to one another and contribute to the challenges you face. After thoroughly assessing these factors, we will use CBT to change unhelpful patterns and connections by blocking problematic behaviors and then learning and practicing healthier, more effective, habits of thinking and behaving. CBT is an active and problem-focused approach to treatment, centered on addressing current challenges and obstacles to having the life you want. It is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training

DBT was developed at the University of Washington where Dr. Schwebel completed his training. DBT was designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder and has substantial research support as a treatment for people with difficulties regulating their emotions and has also been used successfully for other mental health problems like substance use disorders. DBT aims to help people learn to skillfully manage their emotions to lead more effective and satisfying lives. 

Note: We do not offer comprehensive DBT services but can provide individual DBT skills coaching for clients seeking treatment or for clients in ongoing and consistent treatment with another therapist, preferably an intensively trained or certified DBT therapist.