A patient-centered, whole-person approach that I've developed over the last decade in my clinical practice, treating a range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to bipolar and attention deficit disorders. Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive treatment to gently alleviate the emotional stress and pain left behind after traumatic experiences, especially for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Incorporating the human-animal bond in the psychotherapy process is called Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Working with a friendly, trained canine co-therapist can improve access to the emotional brain and speed healing. Develop effective strategies and determine the right path to help you get where you always wanted to go. Together, we'll clarify your goals and figure out the best way to achieve them.
Using a person-centered, humanistic approach, we'll work together to craft a customized treatment plan that works for your life and needs.
Incorporating the human-animal bond in the psychotherapy process is called Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Working with a friendly, trained canine co-therapist can improve access to the emotional brain and speed healing. Develop effective strategies and determine the right path to help you get where you always wanted to go. Together, we'll clarify your goals and figure out the best way to achieve them.
Using a person-centered, humanistic approach, we'll work together to craft a customized treatment plan that works for your life and needs.
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From the beginning of her career, Dr. Forest has integrated and expanded therapeutic techniques based on current and proven theoretical models in medical and mental health research, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-focused theory, and eye motion desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
With medication management as one of her tools, she's created and facilitated successful treatment plans for those with diagnosed mental illness as well as for those who are struggling under the weight of stress and trauma.
With medication management as one of her tools, she's created and facilitated successful treatment plans for those with diagnosed mental illness as well as for those who are struggling under the weight of stress and trauma.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), they are "generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behavior and relationships with others.".
Do you struggle with mood swings or motivation to get things done?
Do you often feel down or overwhelmed with life?
Have you ever felt paralyzed when faced with a decision, and you couldn't get past it?
While some mental health conditions have obvious signs and symptoms, others may not.
Some can present in ways that aren't typical.
Do you struggle with mood swings or motivation to get things done?
Do you often feel down or overwhelmed with life?
Have you ever felt paralyzed when faced with a decision, and you couldn't get past it?
While some mental health conditions have obvious signs and symptoms, others may not.
Some can present in ways that aren't typical.
In her private practice as a psychiatrist, Dr. Forest specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and linked disorders; trauma/PTSD; and adult ADHD.
A time limited but very intense period of time during which you feel overwhelmed by fear or worry.
Immediately provokes anxiety and fear that is out of proportion to the object or situation.
Negative or exaggerated thoughts or feelings about oneself or others; difficulty trusting others; feeling detached from others.
A time limited but very intense period of time during which you feel overwhelmed by fear or worry.
Immediately provokes anxiety and fear that is out of proportion to the object or situation.
Negative or exaggerated thoughts or feelings about oneself or others; difficulty trusting others; feeling detached from others.
The American Psychological Association (APA) first recognized Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as a disorder in 1968.
At the time, it was considered a childhood disorder that a person would "grow out of."
Diagnostic criteria has been developed and refined over time, however, and we now know thatADHD is a life-long problem with symptoms that persistinto adulthood.
While ADHD is commonly diagnosed (and, some believe, overdiagnosed) in children, getting properly diagnosed and treated as an adult can be frustrating for several reasons.
At the time, it was considered a childhood disorder that a person would "grow out of."
Diagnostic criteria has been developed and refined over time, however, and we now know thatADHD is a life-long problem with symptoms that persistinto adulthood.
While ADHD is commonly diagnosed (and, some believe, overdiagnosed) in children, getting properly diagnosed and treated as an adult can be frustrating for several reasons.
The term "cured" isn't one we normally use in mental health spaces.
For many years, the prevailing message has been that mental health can be managed, supported, treated, and classified-but not "cured."
In the psychiatric field, there's no "cure" for mental disorders.
The best we can hope for is to help people live with their illnesses using medication and intervention treatments.
This never made sense to me.
As medical doctors, we're told no part of the body works in isolation, but then we're taught to prescribe treatments based solely on neurological symptoms.
For many years, the prevailing message has been that mental health can be managed, supported, treated, and classified-but not "cured."
In the psychiatric field, there's no "cure" for mental disorders.
The best we can hope for is to help people live with their illnesses using medication and intervention treatments.
This never made sense to me.
As medical doctors, we're told no part of the body works in isolation, but then we're taught to prescribe treatments based solely on neurological symptoms.
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