Evan Egener (he/him)

Relationships give our lives meaning. They can also be sources of immense distress. Many relationship issues result from communication styles that do not foster closeness, warmth, and trust. Sometimes this is a secondary effect of anxiety, attention deficits, or addictions. My evidence-based therapy approaches improve communication, clarify your mutual relationship values, increase positive experiences, reduce negative assumptions, and help you maximize your relationship satisfaction.

Anxiety is a powerful emotion. It can protect us from harm and keep us safe. At its extreme, anxiety produces four primary responses: fight, flight, faint, and freeze. Fear is meant to keep us alive, but it can keep us from living. While the principles of treating anxiety are simple, they are rarely easy. This is where I can help. With evidence-based strategies grounded in mindfulness and action, you can move toward what matters instead of away from what scares you.

DBT builds on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It helps teach you how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate your emotions, and improve your relationships with others. It is especially effective for individuals experiencing symptoms of borderline personality disorder.

CBT is based on the assumption that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to cause emotional problems. The best way to work on these problems is to identify and change the beliefs that cause emotional suffering. CBT involves education, discussion, and between- session activities, such as reading, writing, or practicing therapy-enhancing behaviors.

ACT has many similarities to CBT but focuses more on building acceptance for one’s experiences and committing to valued goals and behaviors. This evidence-based treatment orientation helps you live meaningfully with mindfulness and resilience.

DBT builds on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It can help you live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate your emotions, and improve your relationships with others. DBT has shown to be especially effective for treating the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.

Relationships give our lives meaning. They can also be sources of great distress. Many relationship issues result from communication styles that do not foster closeness, warmth, and trust. Sometimes this is a secondary effect of anxiety, attention deficits, or addictions. My evidence-based therapy approaches improve communication, clarify your mutual relationship values, increase positive experiences, reduce negative assumptions, and help you maximize your relationship satisfaction.