Michael McGinty Psy.D.

Depression is often confused with sadness and grief, and while it can involve both, there are other symptoms such as changes in appetite, changes in sleep, and difficulty concentrating. Often at the heart of depression are interpersonal conflicts, role transitions, irrational thoughts, and negative core beliefs about oneself. I have extensive training in therapeutic techniques proven to help individuals who are depressed, and have worked with depressed patients for most of my career.

Research shows that relationships play a significant determining factor in our mental health. Whether these are relationships with friends, family, or significant others, relationships play a considerable role in how we understand ourselves. One of my primary focal points in treatment is helping my clients better understand their current and past relationships, and the role they may be playing in what brought them into treatment.

Occasional anxiety is normal, and a part of everyday life. "Healthy anxiety" occurs when our brain is preparing itself for something important, and this can be very functional. (Similar to what happens when you are about to take an important test, or if you have a job interview). My extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps my aid my clients in understanding which uncomfortable thoughts might not be helpful, and which may actually be helping them.

Occasional anxiety is normal, and a part of everyday life. "Healthy anxiety" occurs when our brain is preparing itself for something important, and this can be very functional. (Similar to what happens when you are about to take an important test, or if you have a job interview). My extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps my aid my clients in understanding which uncomfortable thoughts might not be helpful, and which may actually be helping them.

Depression is often confused with sadness and grief, and while it can involve both, there are other symptoms such as changes in appetite, changes in sleep, and difficulty concentrating. Often at the heart of depression are interpersonal conflicts, role transitions, irrational thoughts, and negative core beliefs about oneself. I have extensive training in therapeutic techniques proven to help individuals who are depressed, and have worked with depressed patients for most of my career.

Research shows that relationships play a significant determining factor in our mental health. Whether these are relationships with friends, family, or significant others, relationships play a considerable role in how we understand ourselves. One of my primary focal points in treatment is helping my clients better understand their current and past relationships, and the role they may be playing in what brought them into treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a research backed therapy that focuses on our thinking. Why? Because research shows that our thoughts effect our feelings, and our feelings effect our behavior. If we can start to shape the way you think, we can start to shape the way you feel.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy focuses on our interpersonal functioning. It addresses factors such as grief, role transitions (major life changes), conflicts, and unfulfilling relationships. Like CBT, IPT is a research backed psychotherapy, and can be helpful if a lot of your difficulties stem from negative relationships.