Doven Brezner, LCSW: Your Partner in Mental Health

Individual Therapy Approach

I want you to know that it’s completely okay to experience a wide range of difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many people feel trapped, numb, guilty, angry, or scared, and managing those feelings and the corresponding thoughts can be incredibly tough. If you feel unworthy, detached, indecisive, or even stuck in life’s challenges, please understand that you are not alone.

I’m here for you during this journey and am committed to providing the genuine support you need to work toward peace of mind. I believe in offering compassionate and personalized care to support your mental health journey. To best meet your needs, I provide two distinct treatment categories: Supportive Therapy and Specialized Supportive Therapy. Each approach is tailored to help you navigate challenges and achieve a more fulfilling life.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a warm and supportive environment for my clients. My main modalities include "third-wave" Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Affective Neuroscience Psychotherapy. These methods help you understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, empowering you to make positive changes in your life.

For those navigating more complex emotional experiences, such as healing from trauma, I utilize Experiential Therapy, which allows us to explore feelings in a safe and supportive way. I also incorporate Emotion-Focused Therapy and Coherence Therapy to help you process and understand your emotions on a deeper level.

Additionally, I offer canine-assisted therapy, which can provide comfort and companionship throughout our work together. Having a friendly therapy dog in the session often helps create a relaxed atmosphere, making it easier to open up and engage in the healing process.

Together, we’ll find the best approach to support you on your journey toward emotional well-being, growth, and peace of mind.

More Info on Modalities...

...More Infrmation on Modalities

Third-wave CBT Therapy

"Third-wave CBT" is a modern form of cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizing mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living. It focuses on how individuals relate to their thoughts and emotions rather than just changing them. Key components of "third-wave CBT" include:

Process over content: Accept thoughts and feelings instead of trying to eliminate them.
Mindfulness: Pay attention to the present moment without judgment.
Acceptance: Recognize discomfort as part of life.
Values-based action: Align actions with core values.
Metacognition: Reflect on personal thinking patterns to identify problems and gain conscious control over thoughts and behavior.

affective neuroscience Psychotherapy

Affective neuroscience psychotherapy is a type of therapy that helps people understand and manage their emotions. It uses knowledge about how the brain processes emotions to create lasting changes in mental health. Key aspects of affective neuroscience psychotherapy include focusing on emotions/Feelings, Improving body awareness, and strengthening the mind-body connection.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy is a therapeutic approach emphasizing direct experience and active participation in healing. It moves beyond simply talking about past experiences, inviting individuals to engage with their emotions, thoughts, and sensations in the present moment. This hands-on approach allows for a deeper exploration and understanding of trauma, fostering healing trauma profoundly. Key components of experiential therapy include:

Focus on the present moment: Encourages connection with current experiences and emotions.
Active engagement: Promotes participation in healing through activities and exercises.
Emotional expression: Provides a safe space to express and process even difficult emotions.
Mind-body connection: Acknowledges mind-body interconnection, addressing physical and emotional well-being.