Approach To Therapy
Therapy Methods Used
I provide client-centered services that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a variety of other theoretical modalities to create a safe therapeutic environment. Below are some of the more common treatment approaches used in individual therapy. However, I do recognize that each person responds differently to treatment, and am able to adapt treatment modalities to meet the needs of each client and their family.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. CBT focuses on inaccurate or negative thinking to address emotional challenges. I will assist in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs that negatively impacts thinking. CBT has been clinically proven to help clients in a relatively short amount of time with a wide range of disorders, including depression and anxiety.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT approaches are based on the premise that human emotions are connected to human needs, and therefore emotions have an innately adaptive potential that, if activated and worked through, can help people change problematic emotional states and interpersonal relationships. Emotion-focused therapy for individuals was originally known as process-experiential therapy, and it is still sometimes called by that name.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-focused therapy targets what works rather than what is wrong. It emphasizes the strengths and resources of the client in a collaborative effort to reach goals and resolve problems rapidly. Rather than searching for the causes of the problem, the focus is on defining the changes and making them a reality.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational interviewing attempts to increase the client’s awareness of the potential problems, consequences, and risks experienced as a result of identified dysfunctional behavior. I can assist you in envisioning a better future, and become increasingly motivated to achieve it. The strategy is for you to think differently about their behavior and ultimately consider what might be gained through change. Motivational interviewing has been shown to be especially effective in working with addictive behaviors.
testimonials
Cristian's kind and empathetic nature always made me find our sessions a safe and happy place. I gained a new perspective on so many things that had been causing me anxiety by learning about the CBT framework of anxiety”
I have referred many people to York Region CBT - Cristian over the last year and would support anyone any parent who's child is dealing with OCD to make that initial appointment and start working with Cristian.
Cristian is methodical and will take you through the CBT steps without any judgment and drama so soon you will find new ways of looking at things in a different light without changing your personality or things you believe in.