A patient-centered, whole-person approach that I've developed over the last decade in my clinical practice, treating a range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to bipolar and attention deficit disorders.
Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive treatment to gently alleviate the emotional stress and pain left behind after traumatic experiences, especially for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and childhood trauma.Incorporating the human-animal bond in the psychotherapy process is called Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive treatment to gently alleviate the emotional stress and pain left behind after traumatic experiences, especially for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and childhood trauma.Incorporating the human-animal bond in the psychotherapy process is called Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
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From the beginning of her career, Dr. Forest has integrated and expanded therapeutic techniques based on current and proven theoretical models in medical and mental health research, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-focused theory, and eye motion desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), they are "generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behavior and relationships with others.". Do you struggle with mood swings or motivation to get things done? Do you often feel down or overwhelmed with life?
In her private practice as a psychiatrist, Dr. Forest specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and linked disorders; trauma/PTSD; and adult ADHD. A time limited but very intense period of time during which you feel overwhelmed by fear or worry. Immediately provokes anxiety and fear that is out of proportion to the object or situation.
The American Psychological Association (APA) first recognized Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as a disorder in 1968. At the time, it was considered a childhood disorder that a person would "grow out of." Diagnostic criteria has been developed and refined over time, however, and we now know thatADHD is a life-long problem with symptoms that persistinto adulthood.
The term "cured" isn't one we normally use in mental health spaces. For many years, the prevailing message has been that mental health can be managed, supported, treated, and classified-but not "cured." In the psychiatric field, there's no "cure" for mental disorders. The best we can hope for is to help people live with their illnesses using medication and intervention treatments.
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Barndi K.
Aug 31, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr Forest for over 8 years. She is sympathetic, upbeat, good at coming at a problem in multiple ways, easy to schedule and flexible. The parking at her office building isn't cheap and meters are usually full so one needs to come a bit before. She also has a service dog that is ADORABLE and comes to the office on a day or two a week!
Susan H.
Dec 12, 2014
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