How We Help Heal
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy that addresses trauma-related symptoms like PTSD, anxiety, and phobias. By utilizing bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, EMDR activates the brain's natural healing mechanisms. This unique therapy follows an eight-phase process, allowing clients to reprocess distressing memories and emotions in a safe and structured manner.
The goal of EMDR is to integrate traumatic experiences, leading to relief from distressing symptoms and the development of new adaptive beliefs and behaviors. With its proven effectiveness and versatility, EMDR offers hope and healing to those seeking to overcome past traumas and improve their overall well-being.
Effective for Trauma
Accelerated Healing
Versatile Approach
Limited Reliving of Trauma
Integration of Traumatic Memories
Solutions-Focused Therapy
Solutions-Focused Therapy is a form of brief counseling that focuses on the client's strengths and resources to identify and achieve their desired goals. Rather than dwelling on the problems and past difficulties, this approach encourages individuals to explore their abilities and past successes to generate practical solutions for the present and future. Collaboratively working with the therapist, clients are encouraged to envision a picture of their preferred future, highlighting the positive changes they wish to see. By focusing on the client's strengths and promoting a forward-looking mindset, Solutions-Focused Therapy empowers individuals to gain perspective and take proactive steps towards desired outcomes, making it an effective and transformative therapeutic approach.
Results-Oriented
Goal-Directed
Strengths-Based Approach
Collaborative Partnership
Positive and Hopeful Approach
Strengths-Based Techniques
Strengths-based therapy is an approach that focuses on an individual's intrinsic strengths and abilities rather than the problems they may be facing. This therapeutic technique acknowledges that everyone possesses unique talents, resources, and resilience that can help them overcome challenges. By exploring and harnessing these strengths, individuals are empowered to build on these positive attributes to improve their well-being. The therapy aims to shift the narrative from a problem-focused outlook to an optimistic perspective, highlighting personal strengths and potential for growth. Through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, strengths-based therapy helps clients tap into their inner resources, enhance their self-esteem, and develop effective coping strategies. This approach promotes a sense of empowerment, instills hope, and encourages individuals to create meaningful change in their lives.
Empowering and Motivational
Resilience and Coping Skills
Positive Self-Image
Building on Existing Resources
Sustainable Change
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the stories we construct about ourselves and the world around us. It views problems and challenges as separate from the person, believing that individuals have the capacity to rewrite their narratives and find new meanings. By examining the dominant narratives and encouraging clients to explore alternative perspectives, narrative therapy empowers individuals to challenge oppressive patterns and embrace their strengths. The therapist collaboratively works with clients to deconstruct problem-saturated stories, uncovering hidden talents and resources that can contribute to their preferred narratives. Through this process, clients gain a sense of agency and become active authors of their own lives, creating empowering stories that bring about positive change. Narrative therapy fosters a safe space for clients to explore their identities and encourages them to rewrite their narratives, enabling them to build more fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Externalizes Problems
Promotes Multiple Perspectives
Encourages Collaboration
Strengths-Based Approach
Addresses Outside Influences
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems therapy, is a transformative approach that delves into the intricate workings of our inner world. With an understanding that individuals possess multiple sub-personalities or "parts," IFS therapy aims to help clients explore and integrate these different aspects to achieve healing and harmony. The therapist guides clients through a journey of self-discovery, facilitating communication and understanding between various parts. Through this process, clients gain insight into their emotions, beliefs, and behaviors, leading to self-compassion and inner balance. IFS therapy is highly regarded for its transformative power, allowing individuals to access their true selves and foster lasting change in their lives.
Holistic Approach
Encourages Self-Leadership
Enhanced Self Awareness
Trauma Resolution
Emotional Regulation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By identifying and challenging negative, unhealthy thought patterns, CBT encourages individuals to develop more positive and rational thinking, leading to healthier emotions and behaviors. Through a supportive and collaborative therapeutic process, CBT equips individuals with practical skills and techniques to manage stress, overcome anxiety and depression, and cope with life's challenges. With its evidence-based strategies, CBT empowers individuals to take control of their thoughts and behaviors, enabling lasting positive changes and a greater sense of well-being.
Focus on Present
Practical and Skills-Oriented
Encourages Collaboration
Addresses Underlying Patterns
Self-Help Potential
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. Developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan, DBT is particularly effective in treating individuals with chronic emotional and behavioral dysregulation, such as borderline personality disorder. This comprehensive treatment focuses on enhancing one's emotional and interpersonal skills while encouraging acceptance and change simultaneously. DBT provides clients with practical tools to manage distress, regulate emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and tolerate distressing situations. With its emphasis on balancing acceptance and change, DBT seeks to help individuals create a life worth living, even in the face of significant emotional challenges.
Holistic Approach
Addresses Complex Issues
Enhances Interpersonal Skills
Promotes Mindfulness
Emotional Regulation