Victoria De Paula
Approach: Victoria draws from various forms of therapy under the cognitive therapy umbrella, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). Her style of therapy is warm, compassionate, and motivating. She draws from a strengths-based approach that promotes self-confidence and empowers clients to create meaningful change in their lives. Victoria works with clients to rewrite their internal narratives into more positive stories, thus laying the foundation for substantial and long-lasting improvements in quality of life.
Background: Victoria is currently in the second year of her Master’s degree in clinical social work at New York University. She graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in 2016 with a B.A. in Government and Psychology. Throughout her time at NYU, Victoria has received training in CBT, IPT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples, and Trauma-Informed Care. Before seeking her Master’s, Victoria spent four years working at a large asset management firm in New York City where she had first-hand exposure to many of the issues facing young adults, couples, and families in the corporate world.
Training: Victoria received CBT training through the Beck Institute for CBT. She also received training in CBT and DBT at the Child & Family Institute. She currently works under the supervision of Noah Clyman, LCSW-R, A-CBT, the founder and director of NYC Cognitive Therapy.
Areas of Interest: Relationships Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Couples & Families, Self-Esteem, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
Background: Victoria is currently in the second year of her Master’s degree in clinical social work at New York University. She graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in 2016 with a B.A. in Government and Psychology. Throughout her time at NYU, Victoria has received training in CBT, IPT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples, and Trauma-Informed Care. Before seeking her Master’s, Victoria spent four years working at a large asset management firm in New York City where she had first-hand exposure to many of the issues facing young adults, couples, and families in the corporate world.
Training: Victoria received CBT training through the Beck Institute for CBT. She also received training in CBT and DBT at the Child & Family Institute. She currently works under the supervision of Noah Clyman, LCSW-R, A-CBT, the founder and director of NYC Cognitive Therapy.
Areas of Interest: Relationships Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Couples & Families, Self-Esteem, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.