Treatment Approach

There are many different approaches to therapy and a variety of therapeutic styles to choose from. With so much choice, it is important to find a good fit with a therapist – someone whose approach resonates with you and whose style will help you achieve your treatment goals.

The services provided at Focal Point have a track record of being effective for the problem we are trying to address. We utilize evidence-based approaches that are designed to actively bring about positive change in a relatively short amount of time. We work with you to directly address the issue at hand, help you develop powerful insights into why you are the way you are, and practice new ways of being.

Our overarching philosophy emphasizes the importance of the connection between our feelings, our thoughts, and our behaviors. Individuals often seek therapy because they do not feel good – they feel traumatized, stressed, anxious, depressed, angry, overwhelmed. They may isolate, act out in anger, or avoid difficult topics. They may have negative thoughts about themselves, other people, and the world. Negative emotions are powerful indicators that something needs to change. At Focal Point, we can help you understand where these emotions are coming from and what thoughts and behaviors are contributing to them and keeping you stuck. In so doing, we can make tangible changes to adjust unhealthy patterns to healthier ones that bring relief, more positive feelings, and overall growth. If something is not working, then change it. That is how we get unstuck and how we move forward.

If you are looking for a straightforward approach combined with compassion, developing insights about yourself while actively learning new skills, and working through the past while moving purposefully toward the future, then you may have found a good fit. We are here to help you reach your goals and move toward a truly fulfilling life.