Anxiety, OCD & Trauma Treatment
Every individual’s mental health journey is unique, requiring personalized care tailored to their specific needs. At Best Self Therapy & Wellness, I use gold-standard, research-backed therapies that have been proven effective in treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and stress-related conditions.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I help people heal deep-rooted emotional wounds and embrace “the art of peace and calm.” These powerful mindfulness-based strategies cultivate calm, resilience, balance, and emotional well-being, creating a life rooted in serenity and inner strength.
Gold-Standard Therapy Approaches
I specialize in proven therapy techniques that empower individuals to overcome their challenges and thrive:
✅ Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT) – Understanding relationship patterns and healing attachment wounds.
✅ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Scientifically backed mindfulness techniques for stress management.
✅ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Developing psychological flexibility and aligning actions with values.
✅ Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Reducing self-criticism and fostering self-compassion.
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Changing negative thought patterns for better emotional health.
✅ Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Healing trauma and PTSD through structured cognitive strategies.
✅ Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) – The gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders.
Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT)
– Healing Anxiety & Relationship Patterns
Do you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges? Your attachment style may be a key factor.
Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT) helps individuals uncover the root causes of anxiety, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns by exploring early childhood experiences and relationship dynamics.
🔹 Understand how past relationships shape your current emotional responses
🔹 Identify your attachment style (Anxious, Avoidant, Fearful, or Secure)
🔹 Develop healthy relationship skills for improved emotional well-being
🔹 Heal unresolved childhood trauma that may be fueling anxiety and OCD
ABT is highly effective for individuals who want to break free from unhealthy patterns and build secure, fulfilling relationships.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
– Scientifically Proven Stress & Anxiety Relief
Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a research-backed approach that helps individuals manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm using proven mindfulness techniques.
Benefits of MBSR for Anxiety & OCD:
✅ Increased focus and presence in daily life
✅ Less worry, overthinking, and mental exhaustion
✅ Reduced emotional reactivity and increased emotional balance
✅ Improved ability to cope with intrusive thoughts & OCD triggers
✅ Enhanced self-compassion and confidence
✅ Greater patience, flexibility, and ability to “go with the flow”
MBSR is an excellent choice for high-achieving professionals, busy parents, and individuals dealing with chronic stress or OCD.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
– Overcoming Self-Criticism & Building Self-Love
Do you often feel like your inner critic is holding you back?
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and self-compassion techniques to help individuals:
💙 Reduce self-judgment and inner criticism
💙 Develop self-care routines that promote emotional healing
💙 Cultivate a more positive and accepting self-relationship
CFT is especially beneficial for perfectionists, individuals with high-functioning anxiety, and those struggling with self-worth issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
– Building Emotional Flexibility & Resilience
Feeling stuck in negative thought patterns? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals:
✅ Understand and accept difficult emotions without being controlled by them
✅ Change the way they relate to thoughts, feelings, and anxiety triggers
✅ Align actions with their core values for a more fulfilling life
ACT is particularly effective for individuals struggling with OCD, panic disorder, and chronic anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
– The Gold-Standard for Anxiety, OCD & Trauma
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD.
CBT helps individuals:
🔹 Recognize negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety and stress
🔹 Develop healthy coping strategies for intrusive thoughts and compulsions
🔹 Challenge and replace irrational fears with balanced thinking
🔹 Improve emotional regulation and decision-making
CBT is widely used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
– The Most Effective Therapy for OCD
Are intrusive thoughts and compulsions controlling your life? Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy is the gold standard for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions.
🔹 Gradually confront fears and triggers in a controlled, supportive environment
🔹 Learn how to reduce compulsions and avoidance behaviors
🔹 Gain freedom from OCD, social anxiety, and panic disorder
When combined with attachment-based and compassion-focused therapies, ERP has been proven to help individuals achieve lasting relief from anxiety disorders.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
If you’re ready to overcome anxiety, OCD, trauma, or stress-related challenges, I’m here to help. My approach integrates cutting-edge therapies with a compassionate, personalized touch—helping you create a life of calm, clarity, and emotional freedom.
✅ Book a Free Consultation Today and take the first step toward becoming your best self.