Therapy

Therapy is essential to any mental health care plan and a primary focus for Finding Focus Psychiatry. With an office in the Financial District of San Francisco, California, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Dorrie Swanson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, practices collaborative trauma-informed techniques that focus on helping clients reach their desired outcomes and treatment goals. Call the office today or schedule a telehealth appointment online to learn more.

What is therapy?

Therapy, commonly called psychotherapy, focuses on communication to improve your mental health and well-being. As a trained psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Dr. Swanson practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you achieve your mental health care goals.

What are the different types of therapy?

Dr. Swanson practices multiple types of therapy at Finding Focus Psychiatry, a Nursing Corporation, including:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT is a popular and effective therapeutic technique that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful behavior and thought patterns. A collaborative approach to care, CBT helps you develop skills and coping strategies to overcome obstacles in your life. CBT may involve completing homework and activities to reach goals you set for yourself with Dr. Swanson.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

ACT is similar to CBT, but it focuses more on living in the moment and allowing experiences to happen without judgment. 

Exposure therapy 

Exposure therapy aims to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing you to an object or situation that sparks fear or discomfort. Over time, exposure therapy diminishes your sensitivity to help you overcome phobias and compulsions.

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

DBT is a branch of CBT that can help you manage intense emotions and unproductive behaviors. Dr. Swanson takes a collaborative approach to care that helps you accept and manage difficult emotions.

What does a treatment plan with therapy include?

Finding Focus Psychiatry, a Nursing Corporation, provides comprehensive care through telehealth visits via a HIPAA-compliant platform that is easy to access and navigate. Your initial visit is a 50-minute, $395 consultation that focuses on creating your personalized care plan. 

During this initial patient intake visit, Dr. Swanson works with you to identify your concerns and tailor your treatment plan to meet your goals. She asks about your lifestyle, family history, and medical history to determine the most appropriate types of therapy for you. Creating your individualized treatment plan may take up to two visits.

Depending on your initial intake appointments, Dr. Swanson may integrate medication management into your personalized plan.

Call Finding Focus Psychiatry today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about therapy.