Adam Stanford (He, him, his)

I primarily blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for individuals. I am Level 3 trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. These therapy modalities are all complementary to each other and centered around helping clients develop new skills that go beyond simply talking things out. I develop a treatment plan together with my clients to clarify your goals and how you'll know that you're progressing toward them. I take a more active approach and I challenge my clients in a supportive way when appropriate. Sessions can vary from having minimal structure when you have a lot to process to highly structured when we're more focused on building skills. I use evidence based interventions that are well proven to help. I often suggest skills to practice and concepts to reflect on between sessions. I also help provide accountability by following up with you on your short term goals and use of skills.

Mental illness is real and it can feel soul-crushing. I have faced my own mental health challenges and I want to help others learn what I have to overcome them. I believe in science and I enjoy using proven strategies that create lasting change. Love and compassion are among my top values and I believe the world will be a better place if we foster them in ourselves and each other. I believe healthy relationships are vital to our wellbeing. I understand that addiction is not a choice but getting help and quitting is. I know that far too often people with autism feel the need to change themselves to suit others. I realize people who are not cisgender and/or heterosexual can have a harder time finding a therapist who they feel comfortable with. Helping others be happier and healthier and watching their successes along the way, gives me a deep sense of personal fulfillment that I can no longer imagine my life without.