How can I prepare for the clinical testing and assessment? At Wellness Psychological Services, we strive to make the Psychoeducational Evaluation experience as peaceful and enjoyable as possible. Broadly speaking , you can expect a 60-minute clinical interview, 1 to 4 hours of in-person testing,...
The Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT & it’s Common Uses As we explore the benefits of DBT , we wanted to go over some of the disorders it’s commonly used to treat. If you struggle with one of the following, DBT may be a...
Welcome! Thank you for stopping by to read about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) . We are passionate about DBT and are excited for the chance to share information from a DBT therapist with you today. DBT is an evidence-based practice. It focuses treatment on the...
By: Dr. Elizabeth Justine Devlin Family therapy is often utilized as a therapeutic approach to a diverse array of presenting concerns amongst family members including family conflict, communication difficulties, conflict amongst siblings, and therapy after a trauma to the family such as divorce , infidelity,...
By Dr. Jonathan Huffman Hello and thank you for stopping by to learn more about parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) . We are glad you are here! PCIT in St. Pete, FL is an evidence-based therapy. It is used for social, emotional, and behavioral problems in...
When our kids are toddlers, we worry about how tablet and tv time might affect their development. We might limit exposure with screens, or set timers for most activities. As they get older and start school, we might direct them toward more learning based games...
This month, we caught up with our newest team member, Skye Stern, and would love to share what we learned with you about how she can help teens and young adults looking help on their mental health journey. Enjoy! What inspired you to pursue a...
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD . It has been proven to assist with reducing trauma-related symptoms developed after experiencing a variety of trauma tic events including military combat, physical and sexual abuse or assault, accidents, threats, or being a witness...
What is trauma? Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences. Trauma is a...
The DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol (DBT PE) is an evidenced-based treatment for PTSD develop ed by Melanie Harned , PhD. It combine s all the elements of Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) with DBT skills to assist with acquiring behavioral control and addressing any presenting difficulties...