– destigmatization and advocacy are at the heart of my programs –
People with psychosis have been short-changed for far too long. Traditionally in the U.S., treatment has been limited to hospital outpatient or community mental health clinics that:
Additionally, therapy is typically provided by early-career clinicians, recently out of graduate school (or even still in graduate school on internships or externships,) looking to gain clinical hours before moving up and out to something else.
These clinicians are often not highly skilled or trained in evidence-based therapies. I believe that people with psychosis deserve better, and I am sure you’d agree!
The truth is, psychosis can happen to anyone. People with psychosis deserve the same as you or I: High-quality, gold standard, evidence-based therapy—regardless of ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Also, individuals with psychosis should have the right to choose their therapy location. This includes the option to attend therapy in stigma-reducing settings, such as a beautifully furnished office in an unmarked building, with a silent and safe waiting room.
Thus, it is my mission to train others who work with people with psychosis and to provide them with the skills to effectively and confidently support the wellbeing of their clients.
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Sally’s Mission
To further these values, I am committed to:
1) disseminating CBTp through training and supervising clinicians as widely as possible in the U.S., to a high level of competence.
2) providing mentorship to clinicians looking to work with psychosis in private practice, and support around implementing strategies to serve folks with psychosis safely and successfully.
3) public speaking to raise awareness and destigmatize psychosis, furthering our field’s efforts to provide evidence-based therapy to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals with psychosis.
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Offering World-Class CBTp Training To Individuals And Organizations
I’m an internationally recognized expert whose training has already helped hundreds of clinicians and is setting the standard for work with people with psychosis. From organizational training to individual coaching opportunities, my comprehensive programs will help you bring CBTp to the individuals that need it most.
For Therapists
Join a community of clinicians and receive personalized attention as you develop your CBTp skills in a small class setting.
Psychosis in private practive
Receive individualized consultation and coaching to enhance your skills, increase your confidence, and successfully work with people with psychosis in private practice.
Speaking
Interested in booking me for a public speaking engagement? I am available to speak at your next didactic, grand rounds, keynote event, staff training day, national, or international conference.
Introducing Dr. Sally Riggs
Do you want to work with individuals with psychosis but don’t know how to start?
Do you feel like your prior training didn’t adequately prepare you to work with psychosis?
Hey there, I’m Sally. As a licensed psychologist and trainer, I help mental health professionals like you develop the skills you need to confidently work with individuals with psychosis.
Unfortunately, most people don’t receive CBTp training in U.S. licensure programs. We can’t expect clinicians to feel confident in working with psychosis without skilled training and mentorship. And we can’t expect our clients to progress on their healing journey without skilled interventions from highly trained practitioners.
This training and therapy gap is why I developed my Comprehensive CBTp Training. I’m on a mission to provide clinicians with the resources they need to be confident in helping their clients with psychosis achieve their goals and live a full life.
What People Are Saying
Don’t take my word for it – here’s what my clients say:
