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We focus on evidence-based therapies that are supported by rigorous clinical research.

Evidence-based therapy refers to psychotherapeutic interventions that are supported by rigorous clinical research, including randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews, and are recommended by authoritative clinical guidelines. These therapies integrate the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to optimize outcomes.[1-2]

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited, and goal-oriented psychotherapy that targets maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. CBT employs techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure, and problem-solving to address psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidality. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense recommend trauma-focused CBT modalities (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure) as first-line treatments for PTSD, based on high-quality evidence of efficacy.[3-6]

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, manualized intervention originally developed for borderline personality disorder and high suicide risk. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs both recognize DBT as an evidence-based treatment for reducing suicidal ideation and self-directed violence, especially in borderline personality disorder.[7-10]

Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing
(EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused psychotherapy in which patients recall distressing memories while engaging in bilateral sensory stimulation (typically therapist-guided eye movements). EMDR is supported by more than 30 randomized controlled trials and is recommended as a first-line treatment for PTSD by most international guidelines, including those from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. EMDR is generally of shorter duration and comparable in efficacy to trauma-focused CBT for PTSD.[3][11-13]

References

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  2. Courtney DB, Bennett K, Szatmari P. The Forest and the Trees: Evidence-Based Medicine in the Age of Information. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2019;58(1):8–15. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2018.06.035

  3. Schnurr PP, Hamblen JL, Wolf J, et al. The Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder: Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2024;177(3):363–374. doi:10.7326/M23-2757

  4. Coffey SF, Banducci AN, Vinci C. Common Questions About Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders. American Family Physician. 2015;92(9):807–812.

  5. Serafini G, Costanza A, Aguglia A, et al. Overall Goal of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Major Psychiatric Disorders and Suicidality: A Narrative Review. Medical Clinics of North America. 2023;107(1):143–167. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2022.05.006

  6. Wenzel A. Basic Strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2017;40(4):597–609. doi:10.1016/j.psc.2017.07.001

  7. Sall J, Brenner L, Millikan Bell AM, Colston MJ. Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide: Synopsis of the 2019 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2019;171(5):343–353. doi:10.7326/M19-0687

  8. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Suicidal Behavior. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2001;40(7 Suppl):24S–51S. doi:10.1097/00004583-200107001-00003

  9. Linehan MM, Korslund KE, Harned MS, et al. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for High Suicide Risk in Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Component Analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2015;72(5):475–482. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.3039

  10. Bedics JD, Korslund KE, Sayrs JH, McFarr LM. The Observation of Essential Clinical Strategies During an Individual Session of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Psychotherapy. 2013;50(3):454–457. doi:10.1037/a0032418

  11. de Jongh A, de Roos C, El-Leithy S. State of the Science: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Journal of Traumatic Stress. 2024;37(2):205–216. doi:10.1002/jts.23012

  12. Simpson E, Carroll C, Sutton A, et al. Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for PTSD in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. British Journal of Psychology. 2025. doi:10.1111/bjop.70005

  13. Milligan T, Smolenski D, Lara-Ruiz J, Kelber MS. Loss of PTSD Diagnosis in Response to Evidence-Based Treatments. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025;82(7):718–727. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0695

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