Personalized Evidence-Based Approach
Everyone has unique needs and desires for therapy. Dr. Selles uses skills and concepts from psychological therapies that have been proven effective for helping people overcome difficulties while adjusting his approach to fit the concerns and preferences of each client.
For most concerns, including anxiety, worry, and OCD, Dr. Selles' approach is centered around:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Understanding and modifying relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learning to step back from difficult experiences in order to pursue the life you want.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Intentionally facing fears without using compulsions or other safety behaviors.
Where appropriate, these approaches are supplemented with additional strategies from:
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) & Functional Analysis
Increasing awareness to urges and triggers while developing more helpful alternative responses.
Skills Training & Dialetcial Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Developing practical living skills like goal-setting, communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
Family Therapy & Parent Management Training (PMT)
Helping caregivers manage concerns in ways that promote well-being and positive relationships.
Partnering with each Person to develop Pathways that, with Practice, unlock new Possibilities for life
Partnering
You Are Not Alone
Overcoming difficulty is easier when you have a helping hand. I will listen without judgment, help you understand what's happening, and challenge you to work towards what you want.
Person
You Know You Best
I provide a safe space to look inwards and reflect on your experiences, reactions,
interactions, and aspirations. The more open you are, the more I can help.
Practice
You Change You
Our time together is short. I will teach you, try things out with you, and support you along the way,
but lasting change will require your consistent effort inside as well as outside of sessions.
Possibilities
Your Life, Your Way
I can’t help you control everything in life or provide happiness guarantees,
but I can guide you towards pursuing a life that is enjoyable and meaningful for you.