Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and addressing specific issues that may be contributing to emotional distress. IPT is based on the idea that the quality of our relationships and how we interact with others can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being.

I was trained in Intepersonal Therapy for depression. I find it valuable in exploring the relationship between one's mood and its impact on one's relationship with others and vice versa.

IPT is a time-limited, focused, evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders and relationship difficulties. The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client's interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce their distress. IPT provides strategies to resolve problems within four key areas including social difficulties, grief/loss, role transitions, and conflict/disputes in relationships.

Interpersonal Therapy is like wound care for our sense of self and way of being in the world. We look at the scars which may be restricting range of movement in your self-concept and relationships. We then explore the protective layers, and uncover the original hurts that lead to the core wounding. Through a safe, non-judgmental stance, we connect how the layers and wounding tend to play out in the world, and in the relationship with the therapist. From here, we develop more adaptive flexibility

I incorporate Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) into my approach because I believe that our relationships and the way we communicate with others play a crucial role in our emotional health. My work with clients often involves exploring the impact of interpersonal dynamics on their mental state, particularly in cases of depression and anxiety. IPT allows me to help clients improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, healthier relationships.

IPNB emphasizes the profound impact that our relationships and social connections have on our mental health and neural functioning. IPNB-informed therapy helps clients develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship skills. By understanding how past experiences and current relationships impact our neural networks, we can heal from past wounds and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

As a psychologist specializing in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), I help people improve their relationships and emotional well-being. By focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and life changes, I work with clients to build stronger connections and navigate challenging emotions. My approach is rooted in both training and a genuine passion for helping others create lasting, positive change. It is a powerful modality that works in incredible ways for my clients.

Interpersonal Therapy is like wound care for our sense of self and way of being in the world. We look at the scars which may be restricting range of movement in your self-concept and relationships. We then explore the protective layers, and uncover the original hurts that lead to the core wounding. Through a safe, non-judgmental stance, we connect how the layers and wounding tend to play out in the world, and in the relationship with the therapist. From here, we develop more adaptive flexibility

I work primarily from theoretical perspectives that emphasize the authentic relationships, individual strengths, and the potential for growth. Interpersonal theories direct my attention to my client’s current and past relational dynamics as I strongly believe that human beings are primarily motivated by the need to establish and maintain relationships.

Interpersonal therapy focuses on the individual's relationships and coping skills to allow one to feel empowered to address the issues within their relationships, both personal and professional, to ensure healthy boundaries and reasonable expectations for self and others.

I have received supervision from IPT-trained therapists during my training. IPT suggests that we learn cyclical patterns from our early relationships; that is, how we relate to ourselves, how we relate to others, and strategies for how to "get" people to love and care for us. We internalize these and they become our "truth" for navigating our feelings about ourselves and our relationships. In IPT, we focus on the relationship we build in therapy to help us understand (and change) those patterns.

It is an evidence-based, time-limited treatment strategy for mood disorders. Enhancing a client's interpersonal relationships and social functioning is the primary objective of Integrated Psychotherapy (IPT), which also attempts to lessen overall misery.

Interpersonal therapy offers a helpful way of naming and addressing dynamics that can develop in any relationship. Issues related to grief, social roles, and identity can be understood and addressed using this approach.

I believe one of the most important things is human connection and when we don’t feel connected it can create feelings of distress. With Interpersonal Therapy, we’ll work to improve your relationships for a happier, healthier life.

I have specialty training in Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT) which is a modality that I blend techniques from in my therapy practice.

Since our main focus in therapy at Khan Counseling is building a strong therapeutic connection and trusting relationship within the therapy room, we often utilize IPT techniques to help with relationships outside of the therapy room. These can include the idea(s) psychological symptoms can be understood as a response to current difficulties in everyday relationships with other people, like setting boundaries or improving communication.