Therapeutic Approaches

There is no “one size fits all” method for making meaningful changes. Together, we will explore evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs, working collaboratively to find the best fit for you.

Behavioral Therapies

Behavioral therapies help manage anxiety and depression by replacing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors with healthier alternatives, called coping skills. As these coping skills become part of your daily routine, symptoms of anxiety and depression often lessen. Some of the behavioral therapies used include, but are not limited to:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is rooted in psychoanalytic theory developed by Sigmund Freud. This in-depth talk therapy focuses on exploring the connection between the unconscious mind and behavior. Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapy places less emphasis on the therapist-client relationship and more on the client’s relationship with their external world.

Through this approach, emotions, relationships, and thought patterns are examined to gain insight into how unconscious processes influence current behavior.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an interactive therapy technique led by specially trained therapists to alleviate psychological distress. It helps identify original triggers and change how the brain responds to them on both physiological and cognitive levels.

Originally developed for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has been effective in treating various conditions, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and certain personality disorders.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Parts Work

Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapy approach combining systemic, psychodynamic, and experiential elements. It is based on the concept that individuals have multiple “parts” or sub-personalities, each with unique qualities, emotions, and perspectives.

Therapy involves identifying and understanding these parts, unburdening the wounded “exiles,” and fostering harmony among them. The goal is to cultivate self-leadership, balance, and healing. IFS is non-pathologizing and client-centered, making it effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic therapy focuses on how your worldview influences your choices, especially those causing distress. It is founded on the belief that you are the expert on your own experiences and needs.

This approach provides guidance and support without interpreting your feelings for you. The goal is to help you live a fulfilling life by being your authentic self, increasing self-acceptance, and fostering personal growth while addressing the issues you face.