Jennifer Dudrey
I provide DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is about providing tools and solutions to help individuals and couples achieve mood stabilization decrease impulsivity , decrease anxiety, improve communication and improve ability to manage stress. I also provide practical strategies to address the issues and behaviors related to ADHD. I provide direct, solution focused services because I believe that providing individuals with the tools they need is one of the most effective ways of empowering them to help themselves.
First session
I will gather history to ensure I get a full understanding of what brought the patient into therapy. I will also explain my style / approach and start going patients tools they can utilize from the very first session. We will also discuss any potential risk factors and expectations about treatment.
Strengths
I provide confrontative nurturing. When it is appropriate, I will challenge the faulty cognitive distortions that drive unhealthy patterns. I can also sit back quietly and allow patients to hold space, if that is what they need. I am very up front with the fact that DBT therapy is about making changes and focusing on what the patient is "willing" to do and help patients understand that change is possible, even when it is uncomfortable.
Ideal clients
My ideal patients are ones who are willing to engage in the change process, willing to try new tools / skills and who are comfortable being challenged at times. I work well with patients who are open to discussing issues and open to listening to a different perspective. I have good success with people struggling with relationship issues, as well as those with dealing with ADHD, anxiety and / or depression.
Origin story
I have always had an interest in learning what makes people take the actions they do. I have always believed that every behavior a person does is driven by something. I come from a family of helpers, as most of my family members were in the nursing field and I steered away from the medical side and chose to pursue the psychological aspects of things.
Ongoing work together
Sessions build from one to the next based on skills / tools being introduced and how effective those tools are for the patient. There are time therapy "homework" is given for patients to practice new tools other than complete some activities to help them with a particular issue.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to provide patients with the tools they need to be more effective in navigating the stressors of life, past trauma, relationship issues, impulsivity etc. DBT is about learning new tools to help an individual regulate emotions and not get stuck in patterns of overthinking.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IndianaLicense 34006080A