The Pivot Point Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach focused on the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When you feel anxious, sad, or overwhelmed, CBT helps you recognize the thought patterns that keep those emotions in motion—and teaches you how to challenge and reframe them.

 In session, we work on identifying unhelpful beliefs, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to life’s stressors. The goal is to help you develop healthier thought patterns that support confidence, calm, and resilience in your daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions, impulsivity, or difficulties in relationships. It’s built around four key areas of growth: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

 In DBT-informed therapy, you’ll learn to stay grounded in the present moment, manage emotional surges without self-judgment, and communicate your needs clearly and effectively. The process is both compassionate and structured—helping you find balance between acceptance and change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT focuses on helping you live a life that feels meaningful—without getting trapped by painful thoughts or feelings. Rather than fighting your emotions, ACT teaches you how to make room for them while moving toward your values.

 Together, we explore what truly matters to you, practice mindfulness to increase awareness, and take committed actions aligned with your goals and purpose. The result is greater psychological flexibility—the ability to stay centered, even when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Mindfulness and Somatic Awareness

Lasting change isn’t only a shift in thinking—it’s also a shift in how you feel and experience yourself. Mindfulness and somatic awareness invite you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom. By noticing sensations, breath, and tension, you can begin to understand how emotions show up physically and learn to respond with compassion rather than reactivity.

 These practices help calm the nervous system, deepen emotional regulation, and build a stronger sense of presence. Over time, this awareness supports healing that’s both grounded and sustainable.