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In Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), distress tolerance skills allow us to survive immediate crises, without making things worse and resorting to maladaptive behaviors. These skills are necessary when we cannot immediately change a situation to be better or when we are unsure about what changes we may need to implement in order for our feelings to change.

Motherhood is a journey like no other and one that is incredibly rewarding. From the first flutter of a tiny heartbeat to the joy of seeing your baby’s first smile, the journey of motherhood is filled with moments of love, joy, and curiosity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was developed by Dr. Aaron Beck and is rooted in the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. CBT operates on the principle that negative/irrational/maladaptive/unhelpful thought patterns can contribute to emotional distress and unwanted behaviors

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. Burnout is considered a widespread issue and the World Health Organization classifies it as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

Have you ever struggled with managing a pretty intense situation, and engaged in maladaptive coping, further exacerbating the stressor, and sometimes even creating an additional crisis for yourself?

Individuals who experience anxiety often tend to avoid what it is that is making them feel anxious. While short-term, this type of avoidance provides relief for the individual, long-term they have not addressed the core issue, further exacerbating their problem/s the next time they are faced with the stimuli.

What is behavioral activation? Individuals struggling with depression exhibit two primary symptoms: loss of pleasure in almost all...

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was invented by Dr. Marsha Linehan for individuals experiencing emotions intensely. DBT works with dialectics which involves combining opposites, such as change and acceptance. For example, instead of thinking you are a failure, a better way to say that would be “sometimes I fail, and sometimes I succeed.”

As a clinical psychologist, I find great fulfillment in helping those with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Each client brings unique challenges, and each experience has honed my skills in providing effective therapeutic interventions. Guiding individuals toward healthier coping mechanisms and instilling hope and courage is not just a profession, but a passion of mine.

As human beings, we each have moments where our emotions get the best of us, and also experience times where we ignore our emotions entirely and let logic guide our decisions. A person’s state of mind impacts how they interpret triggers, themselves, and the environment.

When it comes to understanding emotions, anger is one emotion that is often less understood and studied. It is important to note that anger can be adaptative or maladaptive. If you are feeling angry about how someone you witness is treated, you may be inclined to use your anger to stand up for that person and help them out.

As a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in emerging adults, I am well acquainted with the various challenges individuals face during this stage in life. The emerging adult period is a time of profound change and growth, however, it can also lead to stress and anxiety for many. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the unique hurdles that emerging adults often encounter as well as tips to overcoming these challenges.