Treatment philosophy & modalities
Kate Shelton has over a decade of experience supporting people in the midst of high-risk mental illness & co-occurring disorders. Treatment with her is trauma-informed, uses evidence-based techniques and focus is on client values and goals. Tailoring skills-based therapy for people who span the spectrum of human experience is her privilege and joy.
ACT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is a very flexible & straightforward type of psychotherapy.
Research confirms ACT is efficacious for a wide range of mental & emotional health needs, such as:
Challenging life circumstances (divorce, becoming a parent, recent unemployment)
Employment related stress
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Substance abuse
Post traumatic stress disorder
I-CBT
Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and find resolution to the thought processes that fuel obsessions.
This therapy has primarily been studied and designed as a treatment for adults. It is recommended for those hesitant to try exposures. It is a modern treatment that has shown efficacy for improving many dimensions of Obsessive Compulsive disorder such as :
“Pure” obsessions
Ordering
Arranging
Checking
Contamination
DBT
The pursuit of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to build a life worth living. Each person must determine what that looks like for them.
This therapy shows us how to move through strong emotions and life threatening actions. DBT views thoughts, emotions, body sensations & actions through the lens of effectiveness.
DBT is effective at managing concerns such as:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mood dysregulation
Self injury (cutting)
Suicide
Eating Disorders
Symptom severity may indicate need for adherent, comprehensive DBT including weekly individual therapy, group therapy & phone coaching.