Evidence-based psychotherapy that integrates behavioral science, mindfulness, and contemplative wisdom to support meaningful, lasting change

Evidence‑Based Therapeutic Approaches

In my work as a psychologist, I draw from a range of evidence‑based approaches to meet you where you are. Different tools resonate with different people at different times; by blending these modalities thoughtfully, we can address your unique challenges and strengths. Below are some of the primary therapeutic lenses I use and how they might help you.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps you cultivate psychological flexibility so you can respond more skillfully to distressing thoughts and feelings. Rather than trying to fight or suppress your internal experiences, you learn to notice them with openness and to anchor yourself in what truly matters to you. This approach combines mindfulness strategies with values‑based action, so you spend less energy struggling and more energy moving toward a meaningful life. It’s especially helpful for anxiety, chronic worry, and perfectionism.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, goal‑oriented therapy that examines the relationships between your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. By identifying patterns that keep you stuck—such as catastrophic thinking or avoidance behaviors—you gain tools to challenge and change them. Together we develop practical strategies for shifting unhelpful thoughts and building healthier habits. CBT has a strong evidence base for treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and stress‑related problems.

Exposure and Response Prevention

ERP is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to treat obsessive‑compulsive disorder and related anxiety conditions. In a safe, gradual manner, you’re guided to face feared thoughts, images, or situations while resisting the urge to perform compulsive rituals. This process retrains your brain to tolerate uncertainty and reduces the anxiety that drives obsessions and compulsions. ERP has strong research support and is considered a gold‑standard treatment for OCD and certain phobias.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

MBCT weaves together cognitive therapy techniques and mindfulness practices to interrupt cycles of worry, rumination, and depressive thinking. You’ll learn to observe thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than getting swept away by them. This increased awareness helps you recognize early warning signs of anxiety or mood shifts and respond with compassion. MBCT is particularly effective for preventing relapse in recurrent depression and for reducing chronic stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT teaches four core skills—mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—to help you navigate intense emotions and challenging relationships. It provides concrete tools for calming your body, understanding your feelings, and communicating more clearly. DBT encourages both acceptance of where you are and commitment to change, which can be especially powerful for people who feel emotionally reactive or overwhelmed. Research supports its use for mood disorders, impulsivity, and self‑destructive patterns.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Mindfulness‑based interventions cultivate present‑moment awareness and compassionate attention. Through guided practices, you develop the ability to observe thoughts, sensations, and emotions without judgment, which reduces reactivity and fosters stability. These skills can be integrated into any therapy to help manage stress, anxiety, and mood swings. Practicing mindfulness supports greater self‑compassion and helps you respond rather than react to life’s challenges.

Buddhist‑Informed Psychotherapy

Buddhist‑informed psychotherapy integrates principles from early Buddhist wisdom—such as impermanence, compassion, insight, and non‑identification—with contemporary psychological science. This approach offers a deeper understanding of how suffering arises and provides practical tools for cultivating clarity, intention, and wise action in daily life. It complements evidence‑based methods by inviting a more spacious and flexible relationship with your inner experience. Many clients find that incorporating these teachings helps them move beyond symptom relief toward a more mindful and meaningful way of living.