Individual Therapy 

Individual therapy involves working one on one with a therapist to address challenges in the client’s life. The client-therapist relationship is an integral part of successful individual therapy. In order to be successful, the client must feel understood and accepted. People come to therapy looking for novel perspectives and solutions in order to resolve the conflicts that they face. Individual therapy is tailored to fit the client’s needs.  Initial evaluations typically last 60 to 90 minutes and subsequent therapy sessions are 60 minutes. 

Interpersonal Group Therapy 

Within a safe social setting, interpersonal group therapy presents clients with opportunities to solve problems, gain more insight into the social roles that they adopt, improve their ability to communicate effectively with others, and stop self-defeating behaviors. Sessions are 90 minutes in length and group size can range from 3 to 10 members. 

It is not uncommon for someone to feel apprehensive about joining a group. The most common response I get from clients after I present them with the opportunity to join a group is “I could never talk about my problems with a group of strangers!” However, group members soon find out that group therapy is not as uncomfortable as they had initially thought. It is also important to know that research has shown that group therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy.

Couples Therapy 

Conflicts in relationships do not mean the relationship is doomed. All of us have experienced conflicts—be it in a romantic relationship or with a close friend. When conflicts do arise, it is how we manage our disagreements that can make all the difference. Couples therapy provides a safe space where couples can consider each other’s perspectives, problem solve, and improve communication.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) for the treatment of PTSD

After suffering a trauma, it is not uncommon for people to experience reactions such as unwanted memories of the event, trouble sleeping, anger, and depression. For some people, symptoms such as these will go away with time. However, others may experience trauma symptoms long after the trauma has occurred. If this is the case, the person may be suffering from PTSD. 

One of the most effective treatments for PTSD is prolonged exposure. PE treatment usually takes approximately 9 to 12 weekly sessions lasting 90 to 120 minutes. PE involves identifying fears, talking about the traumatic event, relaxation training, and confronting safe situations that involve memories of the trauma.