Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy are one of the most effective approaches utilized at Ocean State Psychotherapy, Inc. to help patients achieve and maintain their goals.  Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches life skills, symptom management and challenges negative unhealthy life beliefs and choices.  The combination of developing positive life skills and decreasing negative self talk maximizes the patient's success during therapy and in future life challenges.   Solution focused therapy focuses on solutions to challenges rather than the challenges themselves. This allows one to place more emphasis and energy on reducing symptoms and achieving goals rather than on the obstacles before them.

Non-traditional Therapies

We believe that many therapeutic approaches should be offered to increase patient wellness.  Ocean State Psychotherapy Inc. offers: art therapy, play therapy, dramatic play therapy, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, experential based therapy, pet assisted therapy and neurofeedback (please see details under the pet assisted therapy and neurofeed back tabs).  These approaches are quite effective for those who find it difficult to verbalize their feelings or those who find talk therapy challenging.  Non-traditional therapies are effective in both assessing and treating individuals, couples , families, and groups of all ages.  Often times these approaches eliminate barriers that would otherwise prevent full recovery or complete attainment of goals.

Family Systems Therapy

Family systems therapy utilizes a comprehensive assessment of not only the identified patient system, but of all family members, significant others and community organizations involved in the identified patient's life.  This approach provides valuable insight into the health of  the interactions and relationships within the family system as a whole.  Interventions focus on a common goal and identify necessary changes for both individuals within the family and the family as a unit.   Family Systems Therapy can be effective in situations in which other approaches may  have failed due to unidentified barriers within the family unit.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a powerful approach that provides  participants an opportunity to learn new life skills  and develop positive coping techniques in a safe and nurturing environment.  Group therapy utilizes a unique approach in that it encourages  peer interaction through sharing of life experiences, successes, and  constructive suggestions.  Ocean State Psychotherapy, Inc. currently offers the following group therapy:

Creative Parenting

Social Skills

Anger Management