Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing an individual’s inaccurate or negative thinking to decrease disruptive behavior or uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is action-oriented and structured.

Schema-focused therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thinking frameworks that are developed from unhealthy childhood experiences.  These maladaptive frameworks or schema can interfere with an individual’s functioning in his or her present life.

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning.  Positive Psychology research and interventions can help individuals decrease depressive symptoms, increase positive emotions, work with personal strengths, and create greater satisfaction.