Neda Ehya, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I believe my approach to therapy is mostly rooted in Humanistic Theory, which emphasizes that focusing on connecting to your true self will lead you to the most fulfilling life. It is based on the idea that everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world and this personal view is what shapes your choices and actions. Humanistic theory also believes in the core value that people are innately good in their heart and deserving of love and compassion. The belief that lifting yourself up in high self-worth will ultimately lead you to living at your highest potential. I also use other modalities and treatment approaches that I tailor to each client's unique needs as I do not believe there is a "one size fits all" approach. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a tool for managing anxious thoughts, challenging one's negative beliefs, and changing specific patterns of behavior. I believe CBT can be a very useful treatment approach however it does not have as much effectiveness when it comes to understanding how your upbringing shaped you as a person. I use Attachment and Psychodynamic theory principals to help clients with deepening their understanding of how childhood relationships shape their current relationships and how that impacts their choices and actions. Ultimately I believe in seeing people as a whole and that means that everyone will have unique needs and strengths in therapy and I will tailor my support to best fit these needs.