DR. AGIGIAN'S PHILOSOPHY: EFFECTIVE TREATMENT IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME
Throughout Dr. Agigian's career, he has worked to shorten the length of therapy while increasing its effectiveness.
Using the briefest effective treatment saves clients money and time.
He typically uses research-tested methods, otherwise known as "evidence-based practice."
Dr. Agigian's counseling emphasizes "client empowerment" by teaching skills to clients so they can help themselves accomplish their goals.
HOW DR. AGIGIAN WORKS
Dr. Agigian's practice currently focuses on working with those struggling with test anxiety and psychological distress stemming from traumatic events.
He has expertise using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Thought Field Therapy (TFT), problem-focused brief therapy, family and couples therapy and substance abuse treatment. He selects from these methods according to the needs of each client.
Dr. Agigian primarily uses CBT and TFT to help those struggling with test anxiety and the aftermath of trauma.
CBT encompasses a variety of techniques that address many psychological problems. Dr. Agigian uses one of these techniques, exposure therapy, with those distressed by fears and anxieties. He also often uses breathing retraining, another CBT technique.
Dr. Agigian has found TFT usually to be the fastest effective method to help clients eliminate test anxiety and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). TFT has been described as an "energy therapy" and also as a rapid variation of exposure therapy combined with a distraction technique.Dr. Agigian's expertise in couples' and family therapy can be useful when those close to you are:
- affected by your problems,
- contributing to the problems, or
- in a position to help you overcome them.
His skills in brief therapy can be particularly useful if you feel "stuck" and unable to do what is needed to resolve your problems.
Dr. Agigian's skills in substance abuse treatment can be helpful when drugs or alcohol interfere with functioning and/or make it difficult to deal with other problems.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Contact Dr. Agigian for more information or to arrange for a free 30-minute consultation at (510) 653-7596.
He can also be reached by e-mail at agigian@earthlink.net.