Evidence Based Treatments
Your gateway to lasting transformation and a brighter, healthier future.
An Evidence Based Treatment (EBT) and/or Evidence Based Intervention (EBI) is an empirically validated therapeutic approach and intervention that has been rigorously researched, studied, and proven effective in clinical trials and scientific studies. In other words, EBTs are considered best practices in the field of mental health and healthcare —the gold standard of treatment in addressing your concerns.
Beyond the incredible support and value, EBTs and EBIs provide a framework for therapy —a way to understand and work through difficulties. EBTs ensure you receive the most efficacious and cost-effective psychological treatment.
What are they? When are they used? Will they help?
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Scientific Validation: EBTs are based on scientific research and clinical trials, and are subject to ongoing refinement through empirical studies to ensure effectiveness for specific conditions.
Clinical Guidelines: EBTs are often incorporated into clinical practice guidelines and protocols to help providers choose the most appropriate treatments.
Well-Defined Techniques: EBTs provide clear and well-defined treatment techniques and strategies.
Empirical Support: EBTs have a substantial body of empirical evidence from controlled studies, randomized clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews supporting their effectiveness.
Tailored to Specific Conditions: EBTs are designed to address specific conditions or disorders, and are often chosen based on the nature of the problem being treated.
Customization: EBTs have standardized components, but allow for some customization so therapists can adapt the treatment to a patient's unique circumstances to better address an individual’s needs and lead to better outcomes.
Ongoing Evaluation: The effectiveness of EBTs is regularly evaluated and updated to ensure that treatments remain current and continue to provide the best outcomes.
Ethical and Safe: EBTs are based on ethical principles and prioritize the well-being and safety of patients. They are typically free from harmful or unproven practices.
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EBTs are used in psychology across a wide range of clinical, counseling, and therapeutic settings. In general, EBTs are often considered the best starting point for addressing various issues and are employed to address a variety mental health disorders and behavioral issues. In fact, EBTs are indicated for the use of nearly every condition within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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EBTs are highly effective. Backed by rigorous research and clinical studies, these therapies ensure that you receive care that's based on the latest scientific findings and personalized to your unique needs. EBTs equip you with the strategies and skills needed and several boast similar to greater efficacy than medication. With the support of a skilled clinician, these treatments offer a proven path to healing, growth, and improved mental health.
At TASC Psychology, EBTs remain at the heart of our approach. These aren’t just therapies, they're life-changing tools designed to provide you with genuine relief, healing, and lasting transformation.
EBTs are used in the treatment of Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Personality Disorders, Insomnia and Sleep Disorders, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As EBTs provide a structured and research-based approach to addressing psychological and emotional challenges, they are employed in individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
Below are some of the evidence based treatment modalities used at TASC Psychology, with a link to more in-depth descriptions of each to assist you better as you initiate therapy.
Individual & Group Psychotherapy
Individual and group psychotherapy includes many different techniques, and the choice of which EBT to use depends on your unique needs and goals. In addition to the common or more well-known forms of evidence-based treatments (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)), TASC Psychology offers various forms of the most effective therapies for specific condition, some of which are include here. Click on the link to learn more.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT for Depression & Anxiety
CBT for Insomnia (CBTi)
CBT Addiction & Recovery (CBT-AR)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBCR)
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBSR)
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Relationship Therapy
Similar to individual treatments, there are several established schools of therapy for relationship therapy, including psychodynamic, transgenerational, experiential, structural, strategic, social construct, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral models. At TASC Psychology, we offer the following for relationship and family therapy:
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When starting therapy, a large emphasis is placed on finding the right therapist. It is equally important to find the right type of therapy for you.