Connor McCabe, PhD
Person-Centered, Evidence-Based Care.
Who I am.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of treatment experience. I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington. I specialize in services for adolescents, adults, and their families.
How I can help.
My practice is designed to help you build and sustain the life you want to live.
My approach is collaborative, skills-focused, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and stressful life transitions.
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While anxiety disorders are common, the distress and avoidance that accompany these disorders can be debilitating.
I have extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral treatments to help adolescents, adults, and families successfully conquer a wide range of anxiety-related concerns. This includes medical and specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Unhealthy alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use are examples of substance-related addiction, while non-substance addictions (i.e., behavioral addictions) include behaviors such as excessive gambling, eating, video gaming, internet use, and shopping (among others).
Addiction can cause serious harms, including mental distress, physical symptoms, and relationship problems, among many others.
I help my clients manage urges to engage in their problematic behaviors; build alternative behaviors that support an addiction-free lifestyle; and enhance relapse prevention in recovery.
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Life transitions refer to changes that require significant adaptation or adjustment. These can span a number of domains, including personal (e.g., loss of a loved one, birth of a child), professional (e.g., job loss or career change) , relational (e.g., beginning or ending relationships), or developmental areas (e.g., sexual identity formation, transitioning into adulthood).
In my practice, I provide skills for effectively navigating the emotional challenges associated with these transitions.
What I provide.
I believe in delivering care that is supported by science, tailored to meet your specific treatment needs.
I accomplish this using behavioral approaches in my practice. Ultimately, the goal of this work is to enhance insight, resilience, and courage to live a values-driven life.
Although I incorporate a variety of approaches, three empirically-supported treatments form the core of my practice:
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CBT has strong research support for a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and actions to develop more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.
Exposure is a key technique I use within CBT that helps people gradually face anxiety-provoking situations, thoughts, or sensations they have been avoiding. For instance, we may work to engage in behaviors that help us face situations that make us fearful. By facing these situations a safe, collaborative, and structured way, this helps our brain and body learn that these situations are not as dangerous as they feel.
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I received training in DBT from its treatment developer, Dr. Marsha Linehan, at the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinic at the University of Washington.
DBT is a behavioral treatment designed for those having difficulty managing high-intensity emotions. It has strong research support for adolescents and adults with suicidal and/or self-harm behaviors, addiction, and eating disorders. I incorporate DBT principles, strategies, and skills throughout my individual practice. I am happy to refer those seeking comprehensive services (e.g., skills groups, phone coaching, and therapist consultation) to colleagues in the Seattle area who provide such resources.
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ACT is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps clients be present in the moment, increase openness to their inner experiences, and take committed actions aligned with their self-defined values. In my practice, I use ACT to support clients in identifying and “unhooking” from thoughts and feelings causing emotional distress, learning to relate to those experiences with greater flexibility, and taking committed actions toward building meaning and fulfillment.
Location and Availability
I have availability in my practice.
I see in-person clients at my West Seattle office:
4727 44th Ave SW suite 202C
Seattle, WA 98116
I also have availability for telehealth.
Email
drconnormccabe@gmail.com
Voicemail
(206) 590-8242