What To Expect
Diagnostic Evaluation
After scheduling an appointment, each client receives a diagnostic evaluation during their initial intake assessment. The psychologist will look over your completed paperwork and ask you questions regarding any symptoms you are experiencing. Additional information may be gathered in order to help determine a diagnosis if one is present.
Treatment Planning
After reason for therapy and symptoms severity are established, you and your psychologist will collaborate to develop a treatment plan specific to your needs. Treatment plans include achievable short-term and long-term goals you would like to work towards in therapy.
Counseling Sessions
After completing your initial intake assessment, you will be scheduled with your first therapy session. Therapy sessions are typically scheduled one time per week and take place at a time that fits your busy schedule. Sessions last approximately 50-55 minutes each, which is the ideal amount of time to work towards your treatment goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Counseling provides a safe therapeutic setting to share your thoughts and feelings with your therapist. In this safe space, you and your counselor can begin working on the struggles that brought you into therapy.
Specialties
Dr. Berman specializes in numerous evidence-based treatments and may choose to integrate therapeutic approaches based on your specific needs.
Treatment Approaches Used:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Exposure Therapy (ET)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindful Self Compassion (MSC)
Co-occurring Disorders & Mood Disorders
Dr. Berman also specializes in psychological treatments which focus on trauma and addiction concurrently. Dr. Berman will help you to begin processing your underlying trauma while approaching life in a recovery friendly way.
Additionally, Dr. Berman specializes in the treatment of mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. Therapy for bipolar disorder focuses on learning how to lessen excessive energy levels without losing the essence of what makes you “you”. Unfortunately, the consequence of having too much energy for long periods of time is weeks or even months of depression.
Compassion and Respect
When life stress becomes overwhelming, depression and anxiety are likely to ensue. Finding a compassionate psychologist who is empathetic towards your struggle is critical. This is why Dr. Berman makes it his priority to provide a compassionate therapeutic environment where you are likely to flourish. With humility and respect, Dr. Berman looks forward to meeting you on your therapeutic journey.