Treatment Tools
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core, evidence-based approach used by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for adults, adolescents, and children. CBT helps clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier coping skills. It is effective for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related concerns, supporting lasting emotional balance and improved daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy offered by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for adults, adolescents, and children. DBT focuses on building practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce conflict in relationships, and improve decision-making and behaviors. This approach combines mindfulness and cognitive strategies to help clients balance thoughts and emotions, strengthen communication, and develop healthier coping and regulation skills.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is an evidence-based approach used by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for adults. REBT helps clients identify how underlying beliefs shape emotional responses and behaviors, including patterns linked to anxiety, depression, guilt, and stress. When beliefs are irrational or unhelpful, they can interfere with well-being and personal growth. In therapy, clients learn to challenge and reframe these thoughts, leading to healthier perspectives, improved emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and reduced stress.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a brief, evidence-based, solution-focused approach offered by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for adults, adolescents, and children. IPT focuses on how life events and relationship dynamics contribute to emotional symptoms such as depression, anger, and distress. Therapy helps clients identify the connection between emotions and interpersonal experiences while developing strategies to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and reduce emotional suffering. IPT is effective in supporting mood-related concerns and challenges related to social and developmental functioning.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy is an evidence-informed approach offered by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for adults, adolescents, and children. This approach is rooted in attachment theory and focuses on how early relationships with caregivers influence emotional development, relationship patterns, and overall well-being. Therapy supports clients in building more secure, healthy emotional connections, while addressing concerns related to trauma, neglect, and parenting challenges. The goal is to strengthen emotional safety, improve relationship patterns, and foster healthier attachment across the lifespan.
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy is an evidence-based approach offered by Breanne Roberts, LCSW, in Grand Rapids, MI and via telehealth across Michigan for individuals, couples, and families. This therapeutic model focuses on understanding how family dynamics, roles, and communication patterns influence emotional health and behavior. It helps families and couples address conflict, improve communication, and navigate challenges related to mental health concerns, chronic stress, disability, and family-of-origin issues. Family Systems Therapy is commonly used to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and addiction, with the goal of strengthening overall family functioning and emotional connection.