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Depressive and anxiety disorders

Individual, group and family modalities utilizing a cognitive- behavioral approach to mood disturbances. This approach focuses on the identification and modification of thinking and behavior styles that contribute to these undesirable mood states. This particular approach has been validated by numerous research studies as the most effective approach to these disorders whether utilized alone or in conjunction with medication prescribed by a physician.

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On any given day, around 90% of people say they are happy in their marriages, yet the national divorce rate is now over 50%. How can this be?

SMART Marriages

    Research suggests that marital breakdown is often like a build up before a mudslide. Years of erosion underneath the surface can go unnoticed - until that final rainstorm hits. Then the whole hill comes sliding down.

     Seventeen years ago, at the University of Denver, Drs. Howard Markman and Scott Stanley began one of the largest longitudinal studies ever undertaken to determine what makes relationships work - and what destroys them.  What they have discovered is simply too important to be hidden away in the archives of a research lab. Hence PREP®

 

   The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP®) assists couples planning a marriage to get off on the right foot and avoid the most common risk factors associated with marital discord. Married couples can identify the key patterns of interactions that contribute to dissatisfaction with ones' spouse and develop strategies to alleviate them.

   PREP® workshops are held periodically throughout the year.  A specialized series of workshops based on PREP® concepts is also offered for Couples who are in recovery from Chemical Dependency.

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Guided Family Interventions

    When a loved ones' use of alcohol and other drugs begins to produce negative consequences there is help available. Family members are assisted in planning a structured confrontation with the addicted family member, emphasizing love and support for the individual and the impact their use of substances is having on the family. 

Structured Relapse Prevention Groups

    Open to both newcomers to sobriety as well as those with a history of relapse,. Groups meet weekly to provide support, build coping skills and identify relapse triggers. (Sliding fees scale available for these groups.)

Adult Children of Alcoholics

   Individual and group therapy focused on healing from the developmental impact of an addicted parent.

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Introducing Neurofeedback...

       Neurofeedback, a form of Biofeedback is the direct training of the brains self-regulatory system. Using computerized feedback, the brain is taught to increase certain brainwaves that are helpful for improved function and decrease excessive fast or slow brainwaves that can impede efficient functioning.
     
   This improvement in brain regulation often results in improvements in attention and focus, mood regulation, migraine and tension headaches.
       It can be a very effective primary or adjunctive treatment for individuals who are dealing with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depressive, or addictive disorders.

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MARITAL THERAPY/ COUPLES COUNSELING

Influenced by the work of Harville Hendrix, and John Gottman , counseling provided for the full range of relational issues.

ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT PLANNING

Comprehensive assessment of addictive disorders and development of appropriate treatment interventions to assist individuals and their families regain their health.

Depressive and Anxiety Disorders

Individual, group and family modalities utilizing a cognitive- behavioral approach to mood disturbances. This approach focuses on the identification and modification of thinking and behavior styles that contribute to these undesirable mood states.