Victoria De Paula
Approach: Victoria draws from various forms of therapy under the cognitive therapy umbrella, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 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 completing her Master’s degree in clinical social work at New York University. She graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Government and Psychology. Victoria has training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. 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 individuals, couples, and families in the corporate world.
Training: Victoria received training in CBT through the Beck Institute and training in DBT through Behavioral Tech, a Linehan Institute training company. She completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and Level 2 training through the Gottman Institute. She also trained 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: Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Couples & Families, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders.
Background: Victoria is completing her Master’s degree in clinical social work at New York University. She graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Government and Psychology. Victoria has training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. 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 individuals, couples, and families in the corporate world.
Training: Victoria received training in CBT through the Beck Institute and training in DBT through Behavioral Tech, a Linehan Institute training company. She completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and Level 2 training through the Gottman Institute. She also trained 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: Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Couples & Families, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders.