Our goal is to serve as a centralized hub for evidence-based psychological treatment and assessment, enhancing the mental well-being of our patients.
We use the most effective and validated treatments to help our patients enhance their mental health and wellbeing.
We have an in-depth understanding of the science behind psychological assessment and treatment, and rely on the best available research to inform clinical practice.
Over time we intend to attract highly trained clinicians to facilitate the provision of excellent psychological services and a vibrant learning environment.
Specializing in Evidence Based Treatments for PTSD, depression, and anxiety with a focus on relationship building.
Dr. Silverman has experience within numerous clinical settings and within all levels of care, including outpatient, residential, and acute inpatient facilities. Dr. Silverman has expert training in the diagnosis of mental disorders and worked as a clinical interviewer in two nationwide prevalence studies sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). During internship, Dr. Silverman completed rotations in PTSD residential rehabilitation, inpatient psychiatric care, pretransplant psychological assessment, and participated in the multidisciplinary Transgender Consultation Team. Dr. Silverman’s fellowship focused on specialty training in assessment and treatment of PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Dr. Silverman also participated in clinical research and worked within the Level III Polytrauma interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment team throughout this final training year.
Along with an emphasis on Evidence Based Practices, Dr. Silverman’s work is informed by Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). He uses the therapeutic relationship to help patients make changes in their lives, enhancing a sense of belonging, meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Dr. Silverman cultivates compassion for suffering, support for autonomy, and a collaborative approach to values-driven behavior change. He is LGBTQ+ affirmative, recognizes the influence of privilege and oppression, and values working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Silverman feels honored to practice within the communities he serves.
SHAPE providers have an in-depth understanding of the specific mechanisms of change underlying EBPs, and use these core processes in a flexible and effective manner.
12-session treatments
Many EBPs are designed as 12 session treatments, and often facilitate clinically significant improvement within this timeframe.
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Measurement-based care
At SHAPE, we incorporate measurement-based care to track patient improvement and collaboratively assess whether we are helping patients reach their goals for therapy.
“Psychologists are aware of and respect cultural, individual, and role differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status, and consider these factors when working with members of such groups. Psychologists try to eliminate the effect on their work of biases based on those factors, and they do not knowingly participate in or condone activities of others based upon such prejudices.” (APA, 2010)