Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, collaborative and goal-oriented approach. It is a time-limited and structured therapy that teaches you tools to manage your own symptoms once treatment has ended. It is based on several core principles, including:

        

1. Suffering is due in part to unhelpful ways of thinking and unhelpful behavior

2. People suffering from psychological distress can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based intervention that helps you accept the difficulties that come with life. ACT is a type of mindfulness-based therapy. ACT can help you achieve greater well-being and psychological flexibility by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings and reducing avoidant coping styles. ACT also addresses your commitment to making actionable changes, and what to do about it when you can't stick to your goals.

 

ACT focuses on 3 areas:

Accept your reactions (thoughts and feelings) and be present
Choose a valued direction
Take action.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based intervention which includes four core sets of emotional and behavioral skills:

   1. mindfulness

   2. distress tolerance

   3. interpersonal effectiveness

   4. emotion regulation.

 

These skills can reduce suffering in your life. Dr. Wiesel does not offer group or phone coaching at this time.