Brigid Rosebraugh, LMFT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My work is informed by psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral and family systems theory.  I find the depth of psychoanalytic work to be essential - a problem challenging enough to bring you to therapy is rarely a surface-level issue.  There are usually experiences and patterns that have been established over many years that have led to the problem, and it’s important to understand these in order to make changes and improvements.  Psychoanalytic psychotherapy looks at the subconscious impulses and relationship patterns that are negatively affecting us. 

 

Cognitive behavioral work helps make the connection between thoughts and feelings, which is a key step in understanding ourselves.  This type of work is practical and when we make positive changes to our thoughts and behavior, it impacts our overall sense of well being.

 

Family systems theory looks at the family unit and the interplay between the different family members.  Even when we no longer live with our families of origin, our early experiences and relationships often affect who we are in our adult relationships – at work, in our marriages, as parents, etc.  Looking at and understanding these relationships can lead to invaluable insights.

 

Using this multi-faceted approach, I have been able to work effectively with clients struggling with many different challenges, such as:

 

Depression

Anxiety

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Grief and Loss Issues

Relationship Problems

Divorce

Communication Issues

Women’s Issues

Fertility Issues

Trauma and Abuse

Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

ADD/ADHD

Children’s Anxiety and Depression

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

Eating Disorders

Adjustment Problems

Personality Problems

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

School Problems

Workplace Problems

Cutting/Self-Harm Issues