Credentials and Background
Philosophy
Treatment Methods
Credentials and
Background
Dr. Daniels is currently in full-time private practice in
Canton, Massachusetts. She has taught several psychology courses
at the university/college level, has published research in
many professional journals, and co-authored a book chapter
on women’s health. She has been the recipient of research
grants and has presented her research at professional conferences
nationwide, in such cities as Los Angeles, Newport, Hartford,
Atlanta, Indianapolis, New Haven, Boston, and New York City.
She has appeared several times as the featured guest on The
Susan Wornick Show and frequently conducts workshops in the
community, school settings, and for physicians and other professional
and social groups. She is currently working on manuscripts
for publication and a nonfiction book. She is a member of
several professional organizations to keep her up to date
with the cutting edge advances in her field.
Dr. Daniels completed pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and advanced
postdoctoral fellowships at the Yale University School of
Medicine, where she was also employed as a psychologist prior
to opening her private practice. She remains a consultant
to the Eating Disorder Clinical Research Program at Yale.
Specializations:
Anxiety
Body Image
Depression
Eating and Weight Disorders
Infertility/Pregnancy/Postpartum
Lifestyle Balance
Self Defeating Habits
Sexual Functioning
Stress Management & Wellness
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Philosophy
Welcome! I am excited about the opportunity to share with
you my views on psychological treatment. Thank you for your
interest. Please contact me with any questions.
I subscribe to the scientist/practitioner model in clinical
psychology. This means that the treatments I provide have
an empirical (scientifically-supported) basis. My overall
approach is eclectic, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral
interventions. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative
endeavor, and I enjoy working with each individual to help
him/her navigate through life's difficulties.
Hundreds of studies have demonstrated that psychotherapy is
in fact helpful. In most cases, people are more likely to
successfully change with the help of professional treatment
than without such help. Medication, which I am NOT licensed
to prescribe, may also be helpful to some individuals, in
which case we would discuss referral options. Decisions about
the directions to pursue is collaborative.
I am often asked to define cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
It is a highly effective, scientifically proven technique
designed to help people learn to become more aware of their
thought patterns. CBT is a systematic method of promoting
awareness of one's internal dialogue, evaluating its validity,
and restructuring thoughts so that they are more adaptive
and accurate.
Much of our thinking is automatic, occurring outside of our
awareness. Styles of thinking can become habits. We can influence
our thoughts just as we can our muscles. With CBT, individuals
learn how to link thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order
to understand how ways of thinking affect how they feel and
behave in situations.
Much research indicates that CBT is the treatment of choice
for mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, stress management,
and many other problems for which men and women present for
treatment.
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Treatment Methods
Psychologists use a variety of treatment techniques, and it
is important to ask a prospective therapist what kinds of
methods he or she utilizes. My treatment approaches incorporate
cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal therapy
methods. I specialize in short-term, solution-focused treatment.
At times I will incorporate adjunct techniques, such as Eye
Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), or recommend
bibliotherapy (books), or marital, family, or group therapy
for my patients. Treatment is always a team effort. I provide
recommendations after conducting a comprehensive assessment,
and the patient and I mutually agree upon a flexible course
of action.
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