Let’s Figure Out What Works
Did you know that the quality of your relationship with your therapist is the strongest predictor of your progress in therapy? In fact, there is overwhelming evidence that this relationship is just as important, if not more so, than utilizing the right treatment method. That is why we approach therapy from a relational perspective, rooted in the belief that our relationships - both past and present - significantly impact our emotional well-being. However, you’re not like anyone else, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to psychotherapy. Therefore, our clinicians use a wide range of traditional as well as modern neuroscience-based strategies that work. Tell us what you’re going through, and we will recommend a plan to help you rewrite your story.
Types of Therapy We Provide
You’ll meet with your therapist individually, working together to find the right tools to address your unique needs and challenges.
One-on-one therapy can help you with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, feelings of low self-worth, and eating disorders. We also help those who are addressing major life decisions such as career changes, family planning, and retirement, or who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
You and your partner will meet together with your therapist, where you’ll have a safe space to address your conflicts and get support. We have helped couples with a wide variety of issues, including parenting conflicts, finances, grief and loss, sex, infidelity, communication, health concerns, work pressures, and substance abuse among others.
You and your chosen family members will meet with your therapist to work through the complex issues that all families experience, where each individual’s problems can affect the relationships among everyone involved. A trained therapist with an objective perspective can help you heal relational trauma, improve communication, and restore a healthy and supportive family system. All families are welcome in our practice: large or small, blended or nuclear, LGBTQ+ or cis, adopted or biological.
You will meet in a group setting with others with similar issues, facilitated by a trained therapist. Group therapy can help you feel less alone, develop better relationships with others, and develop new coping skills. Made up of a limited number of carefully selected individuals who share your specific challenges, our groups usually meet weekly for 1-2 hours. We currently offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group and a Sexual Trauma Survivor Skills group..
Therapeutic Approaches
In addition to relational psychotherapy, our therapists are trained in a variety of neuroscientific and traditional psychotherapeutic approaches that include:
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Art Therapy
Art Therapy combines counseling with creative expression to address a range of mental health concerns, helping clients of all ages. It can boost self-esteem and awareness, improve cognitive functioning, and develop emotional regulation and social skills. It’s used with young children, teenagers, and adults who may feel more comfortable with non-verbal approaches to therapy. Our art therapists are credentialed and experienced, and trained to notice what is present and not present in a client’s work. For more information, watch this video from the Art Therapy Institute Credentials Board.
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Brain Spotting
Brain Spotting is a newer form of trauma therapy that taps into the body’s ability to heal itself. During sessions, a credentialed brain-spotting therapist leads a client experiencing traumatic thoughts to focus on the sensations in their bodies and gauge how those sensations relate to specific focal points. It’s an efficient way to treat trauma, especially non-specific memories, without extensive verbal communication with the therapist. For more information, watch this video from Brainspotting.com.
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DBT
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help people who struggle to regulate their very strong emotions. Originally developed to help individuals diagnosed with borderline personality, its use has expanded to helping a wider range of individuals in regulating emotions, practicing mindfulness, tolerating distress, and improving their interpersonal skills. It is often delivered in a group setting by a foundationally trained or certified DBT practitioner. For more information, watch this video from PopPsych.
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EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is a well-researched treatment that uses rapid eye movements to reduce the fight-or-flight symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. When administered by a credentialed EMDR therapist it’s a quick and effective way to treat traumatic experiences without having to keep talking about traumatic events. For more information, watch this video from the EMDRIA Institute.
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Somatic Therapies
Somatic therapy is focused on the mind-body connection and helps clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or other issues to develop physical awareness and control over their fight-or-flight responses. Somatic therapists - who have usually studied somatic experiencing, Hakomi method, or sensorimotor therapy use breathwork, centering, meditation, and alternative forms of physical therapy during sessions. For more information, watch this video from Peter Levine.