About Dr. Duschane
Dr. Duschane specializes in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), tailoring treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Duschane provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning concerns. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the latest research, helping children, adolescents, and adults develop practical skills, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Cognitive-Behavioral | Dialectical Behavioral Therapy | EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most extensively researched and effective treatments for a wide range of psychological concerns. From anxiety and depression to ADHD and social skills challenges, CBT has consistently demonstrated positive outcomes across diverse populations. It is widely recognized as the gold standard in evidence-based psychotherapy, helping individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional well-being and daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help individuals who experience intense emotions and difficulty regulating them. DBT teaches practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling clients to develop healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and other distressing life events. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation while clients focus on difficult memories, allowing the brain to reprocess them in a way that reduces emotional distress and promotes adaptive healing. Although EMDR is best known for treating trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is also highly effective in addressing anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, negative self-beliefs, and other experiences that continue to impact present-day functioning.
Psychological Testing
Dr. Duschane provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Psychological testing is designed to provide a clear and accurate understanding of an individual's cognitive, emotional, behavioral, academic, and psychological functioning. Whether the goal is diagnostic clarification, identifying learning or attention difficulties, or gaining a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral concerns, a comprehensive evaluation can provide valuable insight.
The assessment process identifies an individual's unique strengths as well as areas of challenge, resulting in an accurate diagnosis when appropriate and personalized recommendations. These recommendations serve as a roadmap for effective treatment planning, educational or workplace accommodations, and interventions that support long-term growth, improved functioning, and overall well-being.
