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My name is Bridget Kanz and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person has the desire and capacity to live a full and healthy life. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with the support and skills needed to realize your potential.
My approach
My initial training as a therapist was broad but was strongest in the cognitive behavioral and person-centered approaches. However, my current work tends to be heavily influenced by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR as well.
My focus
I have worked with a wide variety of clients throughout my career and am very comfortable treating many conditions including anxiety/panic, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, substance use, personality disorders, and depression.
My communication style
It is extremely important to me that therapy be an emotionally safe space for my clients where they will have the support they need to grow and change. I work to balance validation with providing education, constructive feedback, and skill building.
My journey to mental healthcare
I am a very empathic person by nature and have always felt a strong desire to be helpful to others, especially anybody who may be suffering. I spent the first 15 years of my career at a treatment facility for incarcerated individuals where I worked with a broad variety of people including those struggling with trauma, serious mental illness, and personality disorders. Currently, I work for the VA where I am honored to provide mental health services to veterans.
My goals for you
Generally, people who come into treatment have an idea of how they want their life to look differently. My job as a therapist is to help them identify what steps might help them make progress on their path to change.
My first session with you
During the first session, I allow my clients space to share their stories. I want to understand fully what has brought them to the point of seeking help, what they may have tried already, and what they are hoping to gain through treatment.
