Julie Smith (she/her)

DBT is especially helpful for people who feel as if their emotions are running their lives. Many are acting in ways they know are not helping them or their loved ones, as a way to feel some level of control over these emotions. I apply DBT in my work with various mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and even addictive behaviors.

ACT is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy that focuses on being able to live a rich and meaningful life, with all the ups and downs that life throws at us. We focus on finding out what "makes you tick" and on becoming less constrained by the effects of anxiety, depression, and other unhelpful patterns, so you can do more of what makes you feel engaged with life. In ACT, we acknowledge that we aren't perfect, our lives aren't perfect, and we can find enjoyment and fulfillment despite this.

ACT is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy that focuses on being able to live a rich and meaningful life, with all the ups and downs that life throws at us. We focus on finding out what "makes you tick" and on becoming less constrained by the effects of anxiety, depression, and other unhelpful patterns, so you can do more of what makes you feel engaged with life. In ACT, we acknowledge that we aren't perfect, our lives aren't perfect, and we can find enjoyment and fulfillment in spite of this.

EMDR is a treatment that has been researched extensively and has helped many people suffering from trauma. Even those who don't feel they have been through a major traumatic event, can benefit from processing difficult events and feelings with EMDR. It often leads to long-term relief from nightmares, unwanted memories, up and down emotions, and even depressed moods that stem from difficult life events.

Relationships with others, and ourselves, can lead to so much stress. This is especially true when we’ve been taught to take care of others’ needs, but not of our own. Learn how to let go of the beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck in, unfulfilling relationships. This will not be easy, but it is entirely possible.

Life is not always easy, and it isn’t uncommon to go through something that shakes us; that we just can’t make sense of. Trauma treatment is not just for people who have been in a war zone; it has helped millions of people overcome troubling memories of many types. No, we can’t erase the memories, but with trauma treatment, we can help them be just what they are — old memories — and you can be free to focus on and enjoy your present life.

Anxiety is very common and frequently it severely limits our lives. It often leads to depression and other problems. It may feel as if things will never change, especially if you've been struggling for a long time. I have seen that this is not the case. I have helped many clients find hope and lead lives no longer dominated by anxiety and depression. See for yourself how you, too, can break free from the grip of anxiety and depression and reclaim your life.