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...
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is an evidence-based therapy designed to treat PTSD. PE assists individuals approach trauma-related symptoms while reducing engagement in avoidance and increasing feelings of accomplishment. Treatment consists of 8-15 , 90-minute sessions, usually on a weekly basis. WHAT IS PE? PE is...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What it is, and What it isn’t OCD is fascinating in that it is very simple in definition but extraordinarily varied in presentation. Here is a brief discussion on the basics of OCD and some common misconceptions. What it is: OCD is the...
This month, we’ve been talking about women’s mental health and the battles we face. In our last blog, we talked about the pressure we—as women—face every day to “be it all.” In this one, we’re going to talk about how that pressure impacts a particular...