Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Habib Davanloo of McGill University. ISTDP therapy focuses on troubling feelings or thoughts that interfere with relationships, communication, and/or functioning at school or at work.

The aim of therapy is to uncover the sources of the feelings or thoughts that are often hidden from the client. The primary goal of ISTDP is to enable the client to overcome his or her own internal struggle with his or her own feelings and emotions about past and present experiences that overwhelm him or her due to their frightening, threatening, or painful nature.

ISTDP therapists are trained to monitor the verbal and nonverbal reactions that are triggered as you try to face your emotions and will help you face as many feelings as you can while working with you to make sure you do not become overwhelmed or symptomatic.

ISTDP treatment has been extensively researched and is shown to be effective with depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, substance abuse, eating disorders, and personality problems.

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ABOUT MICHELLE:
Michelle M. May, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and Washington, DC, and a National Certified Counselor(#300179).  She works with adults and couples at her private practice in Arlington, Virginia. She is a specialist in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and on the faculty at the Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, DC in the 3-year ISTDP Core Training program. Michelle is currently working on a book that brings ISTDP to the general public.

Michelle received her B.A. with Distinction and High Honors in Psychology from the Honors College at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University.  She is a board-approved supervisor with the state of Virginia and specifically focuses on supervising licensed clinicians in Experiential Dynamic Therapies such as ISTDP.  Before starting her private practice, Michelle worked in the criminal justice mental health system in Alexandria, Virginia and at The Renascence Center, LLC, a group private practice in Arlington, Virginia.

She can be contacted at [email protected] and found on Instagram @michellemmaylpc

ABOUT NOMINA:
Advanced Therapies for Advanced Mental Health

Nōmina Integrated Health clinics provide community-based mental health and addiction services across Canada. Our evidence-based therapies include ISTDP, EMDR, DBT, and DNF, delivered by master’s level registered psychotherapists.

Nōmina Wellness is our comprehensive stay mental health and addictions treatment facility for those needing more intensive healing programs and advanced care needs. We specialize in the holistic healing of dual diagnosis and more complex, treatment-resistant disorders.

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