Dr. Calle Pierson

As a therapist, I strongly believe in collaboration between therapist and client and that the client is the expert on the topic of their own life. It is my goal to help you feel comfortable and confident in your life and help you obtain your goals. I am an integrated cognitive behavioral therapist and use tools, skills, and information from a variety of theoretical orientations. I was originally trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I also use tools and skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as other methods, such as self-compassion, psychoeducation, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). I am also a Certified Crisis Specialist through the American Association of Suicidology. ​ ​ I am also heavily influenced by the work of Viktor Frankl. Predominantly by his belief that we cannot always change our circumstances, but that we are in control of ourselves and how we choose to address both successes and challenges. This is a lens I use often in therapy and encourage clients to consider what values drive their behavior as well as how they can look at challenges from different angles to find solutions. ​ As a generalist, I have experience in a broad range of psychological presentations and concerns. This includes concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal, homicidal and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, as well as chronic medical conditions. As an individual who lives with chronic illness and chronic pain conditions myself, I can understand the frustrations and barriers medical experiences can bring. My overall goal as a therapist is to support you via exploring your values and goals and help create a path forward that honors both your lived experience as well as your hopes and dreams.