Evidence-Based Treatment for a Range of Concerns
Therapy at Life Lab is rooted in the belief that evidence-based care should be practical, collaborative, and shaped to fit your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, navigating a life transition, or exploring big questions about identity, we’ll tailor our work to your goals.
APPROACH
INTEGRATIVE COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL METHODS
PERSONALIZED, GOAL-FOCUSED TREATMENT
EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS
How I Work
Treatment at Life Lab draws from a range of cognitive and behavioral approaches. This allows us to create a plan that fits your goals, adjust as we go, and stay focused on what works. Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – helping you move toward what matters, even in the presence of painful thoughts or emotions
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – gradual exposure to feared stimuli while reducing safety behaviors
Rumination-Focused CBT – targeting stuck thought loops through behavioral experiments and self-compassion
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion – tools for shame reduction and building a kinder relationship with yourself
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – for trauma-related stuck points and meaning-making
Unified Protocol – for people experiencing multiple overlapping emotions and disorders
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) – structured treatment to reset sleep patterns
CONCERNS
DIVERSE MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS
SUPPORT FOR IDENTITY, RELATIONSHIPS & LIFE CHANGES
What We Can Work On
Below are examples of common concerns I treat, with a brief explanation of each and the types of therapy that may be used. This list is not exhaustive. Our work will always begin with understanding your unique needs.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, physical tension, and fear in daily life or specific situations.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ACT, DBT, ERP, Unified Protocol
OCD
Obsessions and compulsions that cause distress or interfere with functioning.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ERP, ACT, DBT for emotion regulation
ADHD
Difficulty sustaining attention, organizing tasks, or managing time and focus.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Skills training, DBT, Executive Function Coaching
Trauma / PTSD
Lingering effects of past trauma, including avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbing.
Evidence-Based Approaches: PE, CPT, DBT-PE
Sudden intense fear with physical symptoms like heart racing or shortness of breath.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Interoceptive exposure, CBT
Social Anxiety
Fear of embarrassment or judgment in social or performance situations.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ERP, ACT, MSC
Rumination
Repetitive thinking about past or future that feels hard to stop.
Evidence-Based Approaches: RF-CBT, Mindfulness, MSC
ARFID
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: restrictive eating not related to body image.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT-AR, DBT
Tics
Sudden repetitive movements or sounds.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBIT, ERP
IBS
Stress-related digestive symptoms.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT, Gut-directed interventions
Family Therapy
Improving communication and functioning across family systems.
Evidence-Based Approaches: DBT-informed family work, EFT
Sexual and Gender Minority Issues
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity and oppression.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Affirmative therapy, ACT, MSC
Issues of Race and Class
Exploring the psychological impact of systemic oppression.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Culturally responsive care, ACT
Shame & Self-Criticism
Persistent self-blame or harsh inner dialogue.
Evidence-Based Approaches: MSC, ACT, DBT
Depression
Low mood, hopelessness, or lack of motivation that interferes with your life.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT, Behavioral Activation, MSC
BPD
Emotional intensity, unstable relationships, impulsivity, and identity disturbance.
Evidence-Based Approaches: DBT
Phobias
Extreme fear of a specific object or situation.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Gradual exposure therapy
Perfectionism
Rigid self-standards and fear of failure.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT, ACT, RF-CBT
Insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT-I
Skin-picking / Hair-pulling
Body-focused repetitive behaviors causing distress or impairment.
Evidence-Based Approaches: Habit Reversal, DBT, ACT, ERP
Chronic Illness
Coping with long-term medical conditions and lifestyle adjustments.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ACT, CBT
Relationship Issues
Conflict, communication difficulties, or patterns of disconnection.
Evidence-Based Approaches: EFT, DBT, Skills Training
Couples Counseling
Strengthening connection and resolving conflict.
Evidence-Based Approaches: EFT, DBT for Couples
Gay Men’s
Issues
Support with relationships, shame, identity, and resilience.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ACT, MSC, DBT, RF-CBT
Life Transitions & Identity
Navigating major changes, decisions, or shifts in sense of self.
Evidence-Based Approaches: ACT, RF-CBT, MSC
Panic Disorder
LET’S
TALK.
If you’re exploring therapy, I’m happy to answer questions and see if we’re a good fit.