DR. LESLIE SILVER

Dr. Leslie Silver is an expert cognitive-behavioral therapist who treats anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in Davis, California... Dr. Silver works from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical treatment model-the empirically validated treatment of choice for anxiety and mood disorders. She can work from both a brief model (10-20 sessions) or a longer model, depending on the treatment needs of the individual. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at current thinking and behavior patterns and establishes concrete goals to get one's life back on track and to improve one's feelings of well-being. Treatment goals often center around increasing interpersonal awareness, decreasing unpleasant mood states, and creating helpful coping strategies and life skills to maximize one's wellness potential. Relaxation techniques are frequently taught and integrated into the therapy. Exposure exercises are used to treat agoraphobia and behavioral avoidance, and exposure with response prevention is a..

Primary location: Davis United States