Our Evidence-Based Approach
Making Space For Change
Measuring progress is part of how we practice. Here's how we track it, what we've seen so far, and what treatment can look like along the way.
What we've seen so far
Every client at Theory & Method completes research-validated questionnaires at intake and at regular points throughout treatment. These are the same tools used in clinical research to track symptoms of OCD, post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.
In our initial outcomes review, clients across our specialty areas showed improvement on these standardized measures between intake and follow-up. It matches what research shows about the evidence-based approaches our clinicians use, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and trauma-focused therapies for PTSD.
A NOTE ON DATA
Outcomes described on this page reflect groups of clients and are shared to describe our
approach to measurement-based care. Every person's experience in therapy is different,
and past outcomes do not guarantee future results. No information on this page describes
or identifies any individual client.
What Change Can Look Like
Working through OCD with ERP
Early sessions focus on understanding how OCD works and building an exposure ladder, a list of feared situations ranked from manageable to hard.
Over the following weeks, the client practices facing lower-rung situations without doing compulsions, first in session and then on their own. Anxiety often rises before it falls, and some weeks are harder than others.
Trauma-focused Therapy
Treatment often begins with stabilization: building coping skills, improving sleep, and creating a sense of safety in therapy.
From there, the client and clinician work through the trauma memory using EMDR.
Clients often notice changes gradually. Nightmares may ease, avoided places or activities may feel more approachable, and reminders may carry less weight.
ADHD Support
Work often starts with understanding how ADHD shows up in daily life, at work, school, or home.
Sessions then focus on practical systems for time, organization, and
follow-through, along with addressing the frustration or self-criticism that often builds up over years.