My primary focus when beginning therapy with you is to develop a trusting relationship. This process takes different amounts of time for each person. Teens can sometimes take 6-12 months to feel fully comfortable in therapy. After the initial intake session, we work at whatever pace feels comfortable to you. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I also utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychoeducation, Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and a variety of other methods depending on what our work calls for.Ozzie, a small cockapoo, assists me in sessions by providing love and attention to all clients who would like to be supported by a fluffy friend.