At North Shore Psychotherapy, we offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help individuals overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Our therapy methods are tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping them build resilience, develop healthier thought patterns, and improve emotional regulation.
Psychodynamic therapy is an evidenced based therapy that delves into unconscious/subconscious patterns, past experiences, and emotions that shape present behaviors. By exploring deep-seated thoughts and feelings, this approach helps individuals gain insight into their inner world, fostering lasting psychological growth. At North Shore Psychotherapy we offer psychodynamic therapy for depression, psychodynamic therapy for anxiety, as well psychodynamic therapy for relationship difficulties including online and in person psychodynamic therapy.
A psychodynamic therapist helps clients to resolve difficulties with connection, establish healthier patterns for relating to self and others, and help find ways to get development back on track. In psychodynamic therapy the developmental and relational difficulties that an individual encounters can be explored in depth. In psychodynamic therapy, the process of growth and healing is fostered within the relationship between the therapist and the individual seeking therapy. Struggles that individuals encounter in relationships outside of therapy can emerge within the therapeutic relationship and rather than being repeated, these patterns can be understood and changed. This helps the client to experience change in real time and have a corrective emotional experience that they can take into their lives.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. CBT counseling helps individuals develop practical coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges by reshaping their thinking and behavior and improving emotional regulation. We specialize in various types of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
CBT for emotional regulation teaches strategies to recognize and manage overwhelming emotions, and other focuses of cognitive behavioral therapy include reducing cognitive distress by addressing intrusive or unhelpful thoughts. Sessions may include techniques like cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and exposure exercises to help individuals respond to life's challenges in healthier ways. CBT's primary focus is addressing negative thought patterns that cause distress and suffering.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a specialized form of CBT designed to help individuals struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety related conditions. ERP works by gradually exposing individuals to thoughts, situations, or objects that trigger distress while preventing the habitual compulsive response. Through structured, guided exposure, ERP helps retrain the brain’s response to fear, reducing avoidance behaviors and breaking the cycle of anxiety. This approach allows individuals to build tolerance to distressing thoughts and gain confidence in their ability to manage uncertainty without relying on compulsions.
We offer ERP for anxiety, ERP for OCD, and ERP for panic attacks. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is highly effective in treating OCD, phobias, and other anxiety disorders, offering a structured path towards long-term relief. While it can be challenging to do this work, connecting with a trained therapist ensures a supportive and tailored experience that leads to meaningful progress.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based therapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and emotions rather than struggle to "fix" or control them. Through ACT, clients learn to develop psychological flexibility, allowing them to focus on their values and take meaningful action even when they experience difficult emotions. Key principles of ACT include accepting rather than avoiding or suppressing difficult thoughts and emotions, creating distance between the person experiencing unhelpful thoughts and the thoughts themselves, being present and mindful, seeing the bigger picture, identifying values and what truly matters for each individual, and taking meaningful, committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions.
ACT incorporates techniques such as:
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach is particularly helpful for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based therapy designed to help individuals regulate emotions, improve relationships, and manage distress. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT has since been adapted for a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
DBT focuses on four core skill areas:
DBT is particularly effective for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, self-harm, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships.
We offer teletherapy, online therapy, and virtual counseling services for those seeking convenient and flexible mental health support. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from the comfort of their homes while maintaining the same level of personalized, professional care that one would find in an office setting. We offer online counseling for adults and teens and have seen our clients make significant progress with video therapy sessions.
There are benefits to telehealth as well as in person mental health treatment. The therapy office can function as a cozy and safe place, and an escape from the buzz, rush, and stress of normal life. For others it can feel too exposing and some therapy clients find it more difficult to open up in person. Convenience is a significant factor in choosing online therapy for mental health treatment.
Many of our clients meet with their therapist weekly, and virtual therapy allows them to have sessions during the day and at the lunch hour that would not be possible with in person counseling.
If you still aren't sure, we encourage you to try it out and see what feels right. If you decide that one format better supports your needs, comfort, or progress in therapy, you can switch to in-person therapy (and vice versa). North Shore Psychotherapy offers virtual therapy through HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platforms. Contact us to find an online therapist near you.
Each individual’s therapeutic journey is unique. Our trained therapists work closely with clients to determine the best approach for their needs, ensuring a compassionate and effective path toward healing.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about how our therapy services can support you and which therapist will be the best fit for you.
The quality of the "fit" between therapist and client is a critical aspect of the treatment process. Research has shown that the most impactful aspect of a therapy experience is the therapeutic relationship itself. We encourage you to consider the following when thinking about this aspect of the therapy process:
Sometimes you don't know what will be right for you until you try. We encourage all of our clients to be open with your therapist if you think that a different provider would work better for you/ your needs. Your therapist will also check in with you about this after the initial session and assessment period. We are more than happy to help connect you to a different therapist if the first therapist you meet with is not the right fit for you. If you'd like to discuss therapist options with our practice manager feel free to reach out directly to Alissa Rotblatt, LCSW at admin@northshorepsychotherapy.com or 847.686.1158.
Each individual’s therapeutic journey is unique. Our trained therapists work closely with clients to determine the best approach for their needs, ensuring a compassionate and effective path toward healing.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about how our therapy services can support you and which therapist will be the best fit for you.
We offer teletherapy, online therapy, and virtual counseling services for those seeking convenient and flexible mental health support. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from the comfort of their homes while maintaining the same level of personalized, professional care that one would find in an office setting. We offer online counseling for adults and teens and have seen our clients make significant progress with video therapy sessions.
There are benefits to telehealth as well as in person mental health treatment. The therapy office can function as a cozy and safe place, and an escape from the buzz, rush, and stress of normal life. For others it can feel too exposing and some therapy clients find it more difficult to open up in person. Convenience is a significant factor in choosing online therapy for mental health treatment.
Many of our clients meet with their therapist weekly, and virtual therapy allows them to have sessions during the day and at the lunch hour that would not be possible with in person counseling.
If you still aren't sure, we encourage you to try it out and see what feels right. If you decide that one format better supports your needs, comfort, or progress in therapy, you can switch to in-person therapy (and vice versa). North Shore Psychotherapy offers virtual therapy through HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platforms. Contact us to find an online therapist near you.
Each individual’s therapeutic journey is unique. Our trained therapists work closely with clients to determine the best approach for their needs, ensuring a compassionate and effective path toward healing.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about how our therapy services can support you and which therapist will be the best fit for you.
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