Empowerment comes from learning life-changing skills that can be used daily for the rest of your life, no matter where life takes you. In therapy I generally work with clients to increase their awareness of current thoughts, behaviors and feelings (this is called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and also Mindfulness Training).
This approach is scientifically validated by numerous research studies, but interestingly, overlaps with many forms of meditation practice. Quite often, though, we human beings can get stuck in certain thought patterns, and are not able to recognize when our thinking can actually be harmful.
This approach is scientifically validated by numerous research studies, but interestingly, overlaps with many forms of meditation practice. Quite often, though, we human beings can get stuck in certain thought patterns, and are not able to recognize when our thinking can actually be harmful.
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Applied Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Disaster Mental Health, Technology and Psychology, Mindfulness/Meditation, Self-Care for Professionals, Art and Imagery in therapy, . Clinical Psychology teachings in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; advanced supervision and study; High School and undergraduate Career options, and introductory information on Psychology topics.
I try to return Voicemail messages within 24 hours, but if you don't hear back from me, go ahead and send an email - I respond to those much faster -- and I use a secure email server. Conveniently located in downtown Santa Barbara, right off of Carrillo St., and near bus lines. 925 De La Vina St., is a registered historic building, one of the first built in this particular area.
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