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- Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr., ( The founder of Rational Behavior Therapy )
- David D. Burns, the founder of innovative TEAM CBT (TEAM stands for Testing, Empathy, Agenda setting, and Methods
I like the intense therapy in 2.5-hour sessions. Such extended time allows for providing enough empathy to achieve deep enough insights and the application of effective methods in the same session. You may choose to first use 1-hour sessions before going for the extended 2.5-hour one. See pricing below.
For the rapid resolution of symptoms, homework is not negotiable. You will be required to do therapy homework (reading, writing, engaging in behavioral assignments, etc.). If you don’t plan to do them, don’t schedule even the 15 min free orientation appointment.
With those who are interested, I also apply Cognitive-Behavior Laughter Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Non-Denominatinal Spiritual/Existential Counseling with elements of nonduality.
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Single-session therapy
We are focusing on what we are going to accomplish in one 2.5-hour session. Sometimes, that one session may be everything the person needs, and even in chronic problems, a profound and lasting transformation may occur. We don’t count on achieving such excellent psychotherapeutic effects, yet with each encounter, we are open to the possibility that it may be the session that will bring the resolution of symptoms. It may be followed by a consolidation and relapse prevention session, supplemented by booster sessions if needed. There is growing scientific evidence for the effectiveness of single-session therapy and the possibility of sudden gains in CBT, even with treatment-resistant depression. Such rapid and long-lasting results are possible with the pre- and between-session use of homework, bibliotherapy – reading books and book chapters, listening to podcasts, etc.
The therapy progress is assessed on a continuous basis. If there is no desired progress in the weekly therapy, collaboratively, we explore and address potential factors. The evidence shows that the most progress is achieved in the first 6 months with a new therapist, so I like to limit the therapy to 6 months. Yet, I have patients in therapy that see me a few times a year or every few years for crisis interventions or boost sessions.
- $350 for 1-hour session
- $650 for 2.5-hour session (which is $300 per hour, so it is more cost-effective)
- Intensives several 2.5-hour sessions over 2-14 days
Unfortunately, your health insurance doesn't pay for such a form of therapy, they dictate the frequency and length of therapy, they require that you be given a psychiatric diagnosis, they may demand psychopharmacology management, and they can have access to your records.
- Transdiagnostic
- Focus on the challenges you face and growth you want to experience, not on the diagnoses or deficits
- Practical
- Short-term, giving long-term results
- Relapse prevention skills built into the practice
- Free 15 min Consultation
- Medication-free
- Collaborative and empowering
- Non-judgemental and inclusive
- Honoring boundaries and personal constraints
- Intensive encounters (2.5 hours sessions)
- I provide therapy primarily via HIPAA-compliant Zoom-based service - in-person sessions primarily when applying in vivo exposure or another form of intervention requires it.
- Doesn’t do psychotherapy homework and assignments between sessions
- Actively uses addictive substances or is dependent on them
- Has significant developmental disabilities or cognitive deficits that impair new learning,
Therapy with me may be helpful to people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder if they are stable on their medications. Active substance use or dependence may be effectively treated with CBT and other modalities, so I would recommend to seek a therapist specializing in it (I am not a substance abuse therapist).
Also, since we focus on progress in psychotherapy, please don’t ask me to fill out any paperwork, including but not limited to paperwork for accommodation at work or school, disability, FLMA, emotional support animals, etc.
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