 An Approach for Strength
Tania Davidson, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY16510
Jessica Evers Killebrew, M.A. Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB34811
Heidi L. Miller, M.A., Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB36495
Harold Crespo-Ferrer, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY11703, QME 922295
Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing/ Assessment, QME Evaluations
Holistic Psychotherapy
A holistic approach in psychotherapy is based on the idea that healing results from treating all parts of the whole person instead of focusing only on their illness or challenges. Holistic treatment encourages integration and balance of the person’s physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, behavioral and relational aspects. It involves a combination of traditional psychotherapy as well as discussing alternative and complementary interventions (meditation, relaxation, nutrition analysis, for example) that are used to enhance learning experiences and promote healing and growth. Clients are encouraged to increase self-awareness, self-responsibility and self-care. I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as well. EFT is an effective treatment modality for anxiety, depression and trauma-based symptoms.
Strength-Based
We focus on the strengths of our clients, highlighting the abilities that promote resiliency and that awaken the client’s own ability to heal. Strength-based approaches are found to be extremely effective, particularly with youth who are at-risk.
Humanistic/Existential Philosophy
Dr. Davidson's philosophy in working with clients is based on humanistic psychologists such as Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. This philosophy acknowledges the basic aspects of humanness such as consciousness, value, creativity, freedom, will, love, and spirit. She work with her clients from a position of a consultant to understand the complexities of the path that her client is walking at this time and to find alternatives leading to healing together.
Also included are aspects of existential psychology philosophy that takes into account the cultural, social, political and ideological context of a person’s life. An existential approach is one that explores the human condition and tries to capture and question a person’s experience of it. It aims at clarifying and understanding personal worldviews, values and the beliefs of the person.
Cognitive Therapy
Dr. Davidson blends a variety of techniques, all used in the context of her basic philosophical approach. This includes Cognitive Therapy, which is essentially a way to be aware of and question your thoughts and beliefs about things that you experience. Cognitive Therapy is an extremely effective treatment for mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, and it is a tool that she helps clients to use so that eventually they can do it on their own. Cognitive Therapy has been found to be equally effective for treating depression as medication.
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