Kristin Calverley (she/her)

I also love using ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which is a newer type of CBT. ACT focuses on behavior change rather than symptom reduction, and helps people live in line with their passions and values. There is a big focus on accepting your reality, including negative thoughts and feelings, and we use mindfulness strategies to learn to be more present with whatever is arising. ACT shows excellent results as well with mood and anxiety disorders.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my main treatment modality as evidence demonstrates its efficacy and effectiveness with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, which I focus on treating. I like CBT because it's so practical, accessible, and helps clients learn to be their own therapist. Most people tell me they like having tangible skills to implement when they notice symptoms arising and such skills are so useful to prevent future occurrence of symptoms as well.

I have completed advanced training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma and PTSD. I have worked for many years in acute medical settings treating acute stress and trauma-related conditions such as Burns, Trauma, and NICU hospital units. I have experience treating health care providers, first responders, and military. I also specialize in the treatment of birth trauma.