FRAN SEGAL, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Depth Psychotherapy
I Work With:
Depression Grief Stress
Bipolar Disorder Relationship Trauma / PTSD
Anxiety / Panic Career Dissociative Disorders
My Approach Blends Mindfulness and Depth Psychotherapy:
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence based process for developing awareness of thoughts as they arise, recognizing how they affect emotions, and developing a capacity to choose the thoughts and emotions that will lead to mental health and well-being. Thoughts often arise as habitual, automatic responses that lead to painful or negative emotions and behaviors. By becoming more mindful of our thoughts, it becomes possible to break free of these negative thought patterns and their consequent emotions. Mindfulness is one part of individual psychotherapy, and it can sometimes bring relief and positive change in a short period of time.
Depth Psychotherapy involves discovering and understanding the (sometimes unconscious) roots of emotional and psychological problems, so that healing and growth can take place. As your therapist, I’ll be supporting you and gently guiding you on a path that will help you reach your goals. Often, this process will lead to finding meaning, identity, self-worth or other elements of inner emotional strength and stability.
