Ehler, Carol

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment for mood-related disorders including anxiety and depression.  I have also had specialized training and experience in treating insomnia through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.  In my practice, in addition to a focus on changing behaviors that interfere with sleep, I pay special attention to identifying and targeting the problematic emotions and worry thoughts that play such a large role in the perpetuation of insomnia.  When called for, I teach skills to help clients tolerate the distress that often accompanies poor sleep and the challenges that behavior change can create.  Furthermore, mindfulness strategies play a central role in my treatment approach.

In addition to the description of my experience and approach as noted above, I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.  In addition to CBT-I, I provide comprehensive DBT, including leading skills groups for adults and families.