Therapy
for adults, teens, & kids
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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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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are techniques taught to help individuals manage emotions, cope with stress, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance self-awareness. These skills include mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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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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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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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
Dr. Denese provides high-quality therapy with data-driven progress monitoring to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Schedule Free Therapy Consultation Today
Dr. Denese has therapy openings in Massachusetts and New York.
If you are interested in therapy with Dr. Denese, please schedule a free 15-minute consultation call.
You can schedule this consultation by calling 617-800-9262 or by sending a message through the website form.