https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/home daily 1.0 2020-01-20 https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/treatment-areas daily 0.75 2020-02-02 https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/about-1-1 daily 0.75 2020-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e25ff9a156a467eb9d8fadf/1580620452989-U7CJFVJ5FUTBBA2LQO9W/IMG-3603%252B%2525281%252529.jpg My Philosophy - I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 31583) who is committed to providing compassionate, warm, and effective treatment for adults with a range of issues including insomnia, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. I draw from my diverse clinical experiences to help clients cultivate the tools to live meaningful, productive, and fulfilling lives. I view therapy as a true partnership where I help individuals identify challenges, solutions, as well as key areas of strength. I am committed to using well-researched treatments that work. I utilize evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, to help clients build tangible skills to become aware of, and move away from the thoughts, behaviors, and habits that are no longer serving them. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative, engaging, and active process and I seek out and value client input throughout therapy. I believe deeply in the resilience of the human spirit and strive to treat every client with dignity, understanding, and respect. https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/education-and-training daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/new-page daily 0.75 2020-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e25ff9a156a467eb9d8fadf/1580626982140-WTT48ZSMC9BT6IKE5Q0O/image.jpg Treatment Approaches - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I specialize in cognitive behavioral approaches that help clients identify thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping them stuck. This is a broad class of treatments that is well-researched and has been shown to be effective with many different types of problems. Your thoughts and behaviors have a huge impact on how you feel. Often times, unhelpful thoughts and behaviors can interfere with living a joyful, meaningful, and productive life. CBT involves increasing awareness of such thoughts and behaviors and intentionally challenging and shifting away from them. CBT is active, present-focused, and involves learning new ways of thinking and acting. CBT also involves decreasing avoidance- a key factor that keeps anxiety and other problems strong. When you feel anxious, scared, or uncomfortable it makes sense to avoid the source of discomfort. However, decades of research indicate that avoidance actually maintains suffering and is counterproductive in the long run. CBT approaches have been shown to be effective for a variety of problems including anxiety, depression, insomnia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e25ff9a156a467eb9d8fadf/1580627744719-7JQBET6743X0Z7W2A05Q/image-asset.jpeg Treatment Approaches - Mindfulness Mindfulness approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasize increasing awareness and acceptance of internal experiences such as thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in your body. Unlike traditional cognitive behavioral therapy, these approaches focus less directly on reducing symptoms, and more explicitly on working toward broader life goals and living a values-driven life. Mindfulness approaches have been shown to be helpful for a variety of difficulties and conditions and can lead to a greater sense of wellbeing and ease. Mindfulness techniques can be compatible with traditional CBT, and I often combine elements of both approaches when working with clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e25ff9a156a467eb9d8fadf/1580627974292-VF3H38TTCMGID5MXBFPC/image-asset.jpeg Treatment Approaches - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment I have expertise in providing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE), two gold standard treatments for PTSD that have been shown to be effective in helping trauma survivors decrease their symptoms and reclaim their lives. I am a certified provider of CPT, having undergone rigorous training at the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center. I have extensive experience working with sexual assault survivors, as well as individuals who have experienced other types of trauma. I also believe in the vital importance of helping people with PTSD understand the difficult, confusing, and often overwhelming symptoms they are experiencing. I provide PTSD psycho-education and skills training to help clients understand their experiences and learn tools to manage distressing symptoms. https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2022-04-29 https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/insomnia daily 0.75 2020-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e25ff9a156a467eb9d8fadf/1580630824705-FTUA1MA91S4UK6E6EBKD/image-asset.jpeg Insomnia - Insomnia I am passionate about helping people with insomnia improve the quality of their sleep. Few things are as frustrating as craving sleep, but finding yourself lying awake in bed, night after night. Fortunately, insomnia is treatable! I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a highly effective, well-researched, time-limited treatment that does not involve the use of medication. https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2022-11-01 https://www.rachelkesslerphd.com/good-faith-estimate daily 0.75 2022-11-01