Martin Beck

ACT is the framework for my therapeutic approach, and I have immersed myself through trainings and continued research into this intervention. According to a 2014 metanalyisis, "ACT may be as effective in treating anxiety disorders, depression, addiction, and somatic health problems as established psychological interventions."

Irvin Yalom describes four major ultimate concerns: death, meaninglessness, isolation, and freedom. They are the “givens of existence,” or an “inescapable part” of being human. Every person must come to terms with these concerns through active choices to realize their individual potential. My approach is based on these existential concerns, and informed by philospohers Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and psychologists Frankly, van Deurzen and Rollo May.

I have complete Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Interventions used in the Gottman Method are research-based and grounded in the Sound Relationship House theory, which specifies nine elements of a healthy relationship.

Numerous non-medical interventions for chronic pain and illness exist and new research enhances our treatment techniques. Pain researchers such as Dr. Daniel Clauw continue to advance our understanding. Psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques are helpful in coping with these issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also considered an effective treatment for chronic pain and illness.

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait was introduced by Dr. Elaine N. Aron in the mid-1990s. An HSP person experiences the world differently than others. Due to a biological difference that they’re born with, highly sensitive people are more aware of subtleties and process information deeply. This means they tend to be creative, and insightful but it also means they’re more prone than others to stress and overwhelm.

Numerous non-medical interventions for chronic pain and illness exist and new research enhances our treatment techniques. Pain researchers such as Dr. Daniel Clauw continue to advance our understanding. Psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques are helpful in coping with these issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also considered an effective treatment for chronic pain and illness.

I worked exclusively with college-aged people with complex PTSD, along with other disorders. Using a variety of of treatment interventions with an ACT framework many were able to process and overcome their traumatic experiences.

Attachment injuries refer to emotional wounds that occur within close relationships when one's need for security, understanding, and responsiveness is significantly neglected or betrayed. Rooted in attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of secure bonds between individuals—most notably between parents and children—these injuries can have profound effects that extend into adulthood, particularly for the adult children of immature parents.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Key symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. One effective treatment for PTSD is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), which aims to heal trauma through emotional processing and fostering secure attachments.

Attachment injuries refer to emotional wounds that occur within close relationships when one's need for security, understanding, and responsiveness is significantly neglected or betrayed. Rooted in attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of secure bonds between individuals—most notably between parents and children—these injuries can have profound effects that extend into adulthood, particularly for the adult children of immature parents.