Therapeutic Approach and Training

Although I integrate a variety of approaches, I have three primary therapeutic approaches:

  • ISTDP - Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy

  • TEAM-CBT, which is a type of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • PACT - Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy

All three of these therapies are rooted in research and evidence-based approaches that are designed to provide relief and results as quickly as possible. While I cannot promise or guarantee results, most clients experience improvement in the very first session or the first one to three sessions.

More Information on TEAM-CBT and My Teaching

I practice a particular form of CBT, called TEAM-CBT. I have trained extensively in TEAM-CBT and am also a small group leader and teacher in a weekly professional training group for therapists, led by Dr. David Burns, founder of TEAM-CBT. This training and Dr. Burns are affiliated with Stanford University. If you are a therapist and want to learn more about training with me, please click here: Teaching

TEAM-CBT is one of the most fast-acting therapies available today. While its roots are in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, it also pulls together some of the most effective techniques from over 12 different types of therapy. As a result, TEAM-CBT is fast-acting, long-lasting and extremely comprehensive. TEAM stands for different stages of the treatment process (Testing, Empathy, Agenda-Setting, and Methods).

For more information on how I practice and TEAM-CBT’s uniquely comprehensive approach, please click here: TEAM-CBT

To Learn More Or Contact Me:

Since 2011, I have explored many therapeutic modalities and have found that TEAM-CBT, ISTDP and PACT are by far faster and more deeply effective than any other therapeutic approaches. If you would like to learn more about:

  • TEAM-CBT, please click here: TEAM-CBT

  • PACT and Couple Therapy, please click here: Couples

  • ISTDP or for any other questions, please call or text me at 408-412-5678 for a free consult or click here: Contact