Keith Mackie (he/him)

This person-centered model places emphasis on progress that is based on what is realistic and desirable for each individual. It develops insight gained through self-assessment and recognition of the stages of change while avoiding judgment and self punishment.

CBT provides a mode of growth and development by way of understanding how our thoughts are interconnected with our actions. We all have a voice, both spoken and unspoken, that forms our beliefs. By recognizing how our language shapes our way of being in the world, and by identifying how some of our language can interfere with who and how we truly want to be, we can address the thoughts that we want to discard and replace with other more productive and helpful thinking styles.

With a focus on awareness and being present in the moment, Mindfulness-based therapy suggests practices and methods for enhancing consciousness. Unlike the cultural goals of multi-tasking and being fast thinking, mindfulness encourages an individual to focus on one thing at a time, without judgment, and with a goal of spending time intentionally. Oftentimes meditation or contemplative practices are pursued to promote acceptance and experience of being yourself in the world.

Most people, if not all, have times in their life when a problem arises and doesn’t go away on its own. They find this distress as having a negative impact on their day-to-day life and can feel out of control. Sometimes people turn to escaping or avoiding the problem, or sometimes the problem grows and leads to a crisis response. Being able to recognize and gain control of our worries is possible with various approaches. The key is finding the right one that works for you.

When you consider that about 8% of adults in the USA experience clinical depression in just one year, it isn't too hard to believe that over the course of a lifetime that many more people will experience clinical depression. CBT has been shown to be one of the most effective means of treating depression especially when coupled with an anti-depressant medication. Although some clients do not want to take medications, seeking help from a CBT trained therapist can also be effective.