Gail Eaves

Although cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the primary modality that I focus on, I use an eclectic psychotherapy approach to meet my clients’ individual need. To illustrate, I provide clients with CBT tools to deal with events of everyday living and explore critical issues using an approach that is appropriate to meet the client-specific problems. The CBT approach has many advantages in multicultural counseling situations. Thus, if therapists understand the core value of their culturally diverse clients, they can help clients explore these values and gain a full awareness of their conflicting feelings. As a therapist with a cognitive-behavioral orientation, I educate clients to focus on learning skills to deal with the problems of living. The client and I will work together to develop a detailed case conceptualization to understand how each client views their world. While being sensitive to each client's struggle, I explore values and core beliefs in a nonjudgmental environment with empathy to help clients to learn how to empower themselves by relying on their inner strength. Moreover, my office hours are flexible and unique. I am available on the weekends including Sundays and late evenings on the weekdays. My office is handicapped accessible and offers a private entrance. The waiting area is comfortable and offers a warm environment with upscale furniture. During the first visit, the client can expect an initial assessment where the therapist and the client will both learn about each other expectations.