Originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT is now recognized as the gold standard for treating emotional dysregulation and has been proven effective for depression, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders.
DBT combines individual therapy and group skills training to help individuals learn practical tools for navigating intense emotions, improving relationships, and building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
Our DBT-trained clinicians teach core skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—guiding clients to respond to life’s challenges with greater balance and self-awareness.
CBT is a well-established, evidence-based approach that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
At Wise Mind Psychological Services, our clinicians guide clients in recognizing how thoughts influence emotions and actions, teaching practical coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
CBT empowers clients to break cycles of negative thinking, develop problem-solving skills, and cultivate healthier behaviors. Through individualized sessions, clients learn tools they can apply in real-life situations to improve emotional regulation, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
Art Therapy is a creative, evidence-informed approach that uses visual art-making to explore emotions, reduce stress, and promote personal insight.
Art therapy can be used individually or in group settings, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and personal growth. By combining creative expression with therapeutic guidance, clients develop new coping strategies, strengthen self-compassion, and gain clarity in navigating life’s challenges.
Our art therapists guide clients of all ages in expressing thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words, helping to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.
This is a goal-oriented, evidence-informed approach that helps clients identify practical solutions and build on their existing strengths. This approach is effective for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress management.
SFT emphasizes the present and future rather than dwelling on past problems, empowering clients to develop confidence, resilience, and effective coping strategies.
ACT is an evidence-based approach that helps clients build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values.
ACT combines mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and values-driven action to reduce struggle with negative thoughts and increase resilience. It is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and challenges in relationships or personal growth. Clients learn to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, focus, and self-compassion.
EFT focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions, creating safe spaces for vulnerability, and developing new interaction patterns that support healthier, more secure relationships. It is effective for people experiencing conflict, attachment challenges, or communication difficulties, as well as individuals seeking insight into relational patterns.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape present emotions and behaviors. By increasing self-awareness and understanding the “why” behind recurring struggles, clients can begin to create meaningful, lasting change. This approach supports deeper insight into emotional patterns, defenses, and internal conflicts—helping individuals strengthen their sense of self, improve relationships, and move through life with greater freedom and clarity.
ERP is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. ERP helps individuals gradually face fears and intrusive thoughts without engaging in compulsive behaviors or avoidance patterns. Through structured, supported exposures, clients learn to reduce anxiety, build tolerance for uncertainty, and reclaim a sense of control over their lives.