Angela Turner Dougherty, PhD
We may be a good fit for psychotherapy if you are a deeply sensitive person. You feel emotions more intensely than others. Fears and worries tend to take over. Clinically, this tends to show up as anxiety with or without a mood disorder. You may also have neurodevelopmental differences that affect how you think, learn, and interact with the world.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions. My work with each client draws from the principles and strategies of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is a special kind of CBT for youth and adults who struggle to regulate their emotions. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™. In this season of my practice, I do not provide traditional, strictly adherent, or comprehensive DBT. I provide CBT that is infused with DBT concepts and skills (DBT-informed CBT). DBT-informed CBT is ideal for people who are not experiencing any safety-interfering behaviors and want to learn ways to improve their day-to-day life as an emotionally sensitive person.
I also offer comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT). CBIT is a special kind of cognitive behavioral therapy for youth and adults with Tic and Tourette's Disorders. I am a Tourette Syndrome - Behavior Therapy Institute (TS-BTI) Certified Provider.
I believe that psychotherapy involves a real, authentic connection that helps patients feel understood, respected, and supported in their own unique goals, values, and identities. I am committed to providing a safe, anti-oppressive space where clients can show up as their truest selves. This kind of connection is what allows treatment interventions to work.
I currently offer telehealth visits only. My services are completely out of network. I have a wonderful billing manager who can help verify and maximize any out of network benefits for clients who have them. I welcome your questions and I look forward to connecting with you.
Angela Turner Dougherty, PhD
Licensed Psychologist