Treatment Approaches
Dr. Kiely has acquired extensive experience providing effective, compassionate treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders and depression. He employs the core principles of evidence based psychotherapy, and only utilizes treatment approaches that have been empirically supported and are shown to work. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, is Dr. Kiely’s central treatment approach. CBT is a structured, time-limited treatment intervention aimed at solving current problems, and teaching individuals skills necessary to change maladaptive thinking and behavior. CBT is the most widely used, and the most heavily researched, evidence-based practice aimed to ameliorate current symptoms and, by extension, help individuals better manage their lives, relationships, and improve overall satisfaction.
who could benefit from therapy?
Dr. Kiely is available to see adult and adolescent patients who are experiencing a wide array of mental health challenges including:
- Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder and panic attacks
- Shyness
- Fear of public speaking
- Bipolar Disorder
- Substance Use
- Specific Phobia (e.g., fear of spiders)
- Social Anxiety
Ready to schedule an appointment? Have questions about therapy? To book an appointment, please email at tomkielyphd@gmail.com, or call at (415) 938-4954, or visit the CONTACT page via the button below.