Benjamin Pfeifer

Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure "what's next?" after a major personal or professional milestone? Or has a recent setback got you wondering where to go from here? One or two sessions of motivational interviewing (MI) can be an affirming, nonjudgmental way to explore your options and gain some clarity. We'll talk about how your values and choices fit together and figure out what's holding you back from change. MI works either as a standalone treatment or to help clarify your therapy goals.

Like most common cliches, "accept the things you cannot change and work to change the things you can" is far easier said than done. Some principles of DBT can help to find an effective balance between acceptance and change, tailored to the unique circumstances of your life. I have training and experience in providing full model DBT, and I integrate some of these techniques and insights in my practice where appropriate.

CBT is all about changing the way we think and act in order to change the way we feel. It's a practical, time-limited approach that works to help you take more control over your life and "become your own therapist." CBT works for depression, anxiety, and other related conditions, and its tools and techniques can be tailored to your unique goals in treatment.

Depression is like a fog - it makes us feel like we've lost our way in life, and it can make us doubt whether we'll be able to find the way back. I can help you cut through that fog, reconnect with your values, and regain a sense of confidence, purpose, and direction. You can learn to (1) become more aware of the ways depression affects your daily life, (2) figure out the useful things your depression might be trying to tell you, and (3) blaze a trail toward the life you want to be living.

Stress is a common contributor to mental health problems, like depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and changes in your sleep or eating routine. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking on your life, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in how to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

We live in anxious times. Whether it's a classic case of FOMO (fear of missing out) or a well-intentioned "doom-scroll" through all the bad news the internet has to offer, it's not easy to unplug. If you'd like to re-calibrate your body's threat detection system, or find a better balance between awareness and hypervigilance, cognitive behavioral therapy skills may help.

We live in anxious times. Whether it's a classic case of FOMO (fear of missing out) or a well-intentioned "doom-scroll" through all the bad news the internet has to offer, it's not easy to unplug. If you'd like to work on re-calibrating your body's threat detection system, or finding a better balance between awareness and hypervigilance, cognitive behavioral therapy skills can help.

Stress is a common contributor to depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and changes in your sleep or eating routine. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking on your life, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in how to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is a common contributor to depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and unplanned changes in your sleep or eating routine. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking on your life, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in how to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is a common contributor to depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and unplanned changes in your sleep or eating routine. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in how to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is a common contributor to depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and unplanned changes in your sleep or eating routine. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in your ability to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is like a workout - the right amount can help you grow to your full potential, but too much can leave you drained or injured. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in your ability to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is like a workout - the right amount can help you rise to your full potential, but too much can leave you drained or injured. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in your ability to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.

Stress is like a workout - the right amount can help you rise to your full potential, but too much can leave you drained or injured. If you're concerned about the toll that stress may be taking, you might benefit from learning some concrete strategies to help you (1) find physical and psychological relief from stress symptoms, (2) rethink the source of your stress, and (3) build more confidence in your ability to manage the many demands the world is placing on you.