Rosa O'Connor LCSW

I use CBT to help you understand and change the interaction between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We identify maladaptive thought patterns and their resulting behaviors. I guide you to challenge negative thoughts, replacing them with realistic ones, and use behavioral techniques (like exposure) to establish healthier habits. This goal-oriented, skills-based approach teaches you concrete coping strategies for independent, long-term improvement.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps you process traumatic memories. It involves recalling the distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (often side-to-side eye movements). This process helps the brain integrate the memory so it becomes less upsetting and the associated negative beliefs are replaced with positive ones. It moves the memory from an emotionally charged state to a resolved one.

Anxiety treatment often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which retrains negative thinking, with medications like SSRIs or anti-anxiety drugs. Lifestyle changes are crucial, including exercise, good sleep, and limiting caffeine and alcohol. A tailored plan from a professional is key to managing symptoms effectively.

Treatment focuses on psychotherapy, primarily CBT, which helps change negative thoughts and behaviors, and IPT, focusing on improving relationships. Essential lifestyle supports include regular exercise, establishing good sleep hygiene, maintaining strong social support, and practicing mindfulness and stress management. Seek professional guidance for a tailored recovery plan.

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients with PTSD. We identify distressing memories and use bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help your brain naturally process the trauma, reducing the emotional intensity and allowing you to integrate a more adaptive perspective. This facilitates healing and symptom reduction.

Anxiety treatment often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which retrains negative thinking, with medications like SSRIs or anti-anxiety drugs. Lifestyle changes are crucial, including exercise, good sleep, and limiting caffeine and alcohol. A tailored plan from a professional is key to managing symptoms effectively.

Treatment focuses on psychotherapy, primarily CBT, which helps change negative thoughts and behaviors, and IPT, focusing on improving relationships. Essential lifestyle supports include regular exercise, establishing good sleep hygiene, maintaining strong social support, and practicing mindfulness and stress management. Seek professional guidance for a tailored recovery plan.

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients with PTSD. We identify distressing memories and use bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help your brain naturally process the trauma, reducing the emotional intensity and allowing you to integrate a more adaptive perspective. This facilitates healing and symptom reduction.