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"I am grateful to have connected with Dr. Denese and for her work with my child. I really appreciate her ability to enter difficult conversations with him." "The world needs more caring and giving professionals like Dr. Denese." "Dr. Denese made a tremendous difference in my child's life, particularly during a difficult period, and I am thankful and grateful." "I thank Dr. Denese for taking the time to help my child and other children as they navigate the complexities of the world around them." "I cannot thank Dr. Denese enough for all her time, attention, and efforts with my child this year. I truly appreciate it."
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited psychological treatment that helps individuals identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns and beliefs, and replace them with more realistic and functional thoughts. It focuses on the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, aiming to change negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies. This is a gold-standard treatment for a range of disorders, including anxiety and depression.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or thoughts (exposure) and preventing them from engaging in compulsive behaviors (response prevention) to reduce anxiety and improve functioning.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. It combines traditional cognitive behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions to address the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic events.
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Organizational Skills Training (OST) equips individuals with effective strategies to enhance their ability in managing time efficiently, handling various tasks with ease, and optimizing workflow for increased productivity. Moreover, this training aids in overcoming procrastination, dealing proactively with distractions, and improving stress management techniques.
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Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is a therapeutic approach that teaches parents effective strategies to manage and improve their child's behavior. It focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors, setting clear expectations, and implementing consistent consequences for undesirable behaviors.
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Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a parent-based treatment program designed to reduce childhood anxiety by improving parental responses. It focuses on decreasing parental accommodation of the child's anxiety and increasing supportive, non-intrusive behaviors to foster the child's independence and resilience.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a behavioral intervention for young children (ages 2-6) with emotional and behavioral disorders that improves the quality of the parent-child relationship. It involves live coaching of parents during interactions with their child to enhance positive behavior, improve communication, and reduce disruptive behavior.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) is a specialized adaptation of PCIT designed to help children with selective mutism. It focuses on improving verbal communication by coaching parents to encourage and reinforce speaking in a gradual, supportive manner within a structured environment.
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School Consultation involves collaborating with educators, parents, and students to address academic, behavioral, and emotional issues. Dr. Denese provides expertise to develop strategies and interventions that enhance student learning and well-being.
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Dr. Denese can share her expertise in specific areas through trainings and workshops. Topics include: Treating Selective Mutism and Behavioral Management 101
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