Embracing the human experience with the care you deserve.
My Approach
My approach is integrative and I tend to draw from a variety of theoretical modalities. I work from a primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)/Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) orientation. However, I use a variety of different tools and techniques from various modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered approaches, Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques. The tools used will depend on what we are talking about in the moment and where you are in your journey.
It can feel scary and intimidating opening up to someone new. Know that the pace of the sessions will be determined by your comfort level. I’ll meet you wherever you are.
-Dr. Runa Korde
Specialities
Therapy
I have worked with clients from all age ranges, from age 3 to 90+ and provide both short-term and long-term therapy, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have helped my clients cope with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression. Other areas of focus include communication, relationship challenges, boundaries, self-worth and self-love, life transitions, grief and loss, as well as personal and spiritual growth.
Consulting
Consulting services are available for individuals as well as teams. These services focus on interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management, building resilience, and personal and professional growth. In addition to these areas of focus, my expertise lies in creativity and brainstorming. Here are some publications that highlight my work in the area:
o Korde, R. M. and Paulus, P. B. (2016). Alternating individual and group idea generation: Finding the elusive synergy. Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, 70, 177-190.
o Paulus, P. B., Dickson, J. J., Korde, R. M., Cohen-Meitar, R., Carmeli, A. (2016). Getting the most out of brainstorming groups, 43-70. In A. B. Markman and H. P. Naquin (Eds.), Open Innovation. Oxford University Press.
o Paulus, P. B., Korde, R. M., Dickson, J. J., Carmeli, A., Cohen-Meitar, R. (2015). Asynchronous brainstorming in an industrial setting: Evidence from two exploratory studies. Human Factors: The Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 57, 6, 1076-1094.
o Deuja, A., Kohn, N. W., Paulus, P. B., & Korde, R. M. (2014). Taking a broad perspective before brainstorming. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 18, 3, 222-236.
o Paulus, P. B. & Korde, R. M. (2013). How to get the most creativity and innovation out of groups and teams. In K. Thomas and J. Chen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Creativity, 493-507. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc.
o Paulus, P. B., Kohn, N. W., Arditti, L. E., & Korde, R. M. (2013). Understanding the group size effect in electronic brainstorming. Small Group Research, 39, 523-541.
o Paulus, P. B., Kohn, N. W., & Korde, R. M. (2011). Conceptual Combinations and Subsequent Creativity. Creativity Research Journal, 23, 3, 203-210.