Types of Therapy

Therapy can take many forms, and each therapist may specialize in different approaches to help facilitate healing and personal growth. Not every therapist is trained in every type of therapy, but they often have expertise in specific modalities that best suit their clients' needs. This page is designed to provide an overview of various therapeutic approaches that our therapists use, from traditional Talk Therapy to more specialized methods like EMDR and Play Therapy. By understanding these different options, you can gain insight into the tools available to help you on your journey toward emotional well-being and transformation.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term, structured approach to couples, family, and individual therapy that focuses on improving emotional connection. EFT helps individuals understand and reshape negative emotional patterns, leading to stronger, healthier relationships. By addressing deep emotional responses and unmet needs, EFT promotes healing and fosters secure bonds, allowing for more fulfilling, meaningful connections.

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  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized therapy developed to treat trauma and distressing life experiences. It involves focusing on traumatic memories while simultaneously engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process is believed to help the brain reprocess and store these memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge. EMDR has been extensively researched and is particularly effective for individuals suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and other trauma-related symptoms. It allows clients to process painful memories without needing to go into extensive detail about the trauma.

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  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as composed of different "parts" or sub-personalities, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. These parts can often be in conflict with each other, especially when dealing with trauma or life challenges. The goal of IFS therapy is to help clients develop a deeper understanding of their internal parts and cultivate a compassionate relationship with them. By identifying and healing wounded parts, clients can achieve a more harmonious internal balance and foster personal growth.

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  • Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that allows clients to create scenes in a tray filled with sand, using miniature objects to represent their inner world and experiences. This non-verbal approach is especially useful for clients who find it difficult to express emotions or experiences through words. By arranging objects in the sand, clients can explore and process their emotions, trauma, and relationships in a safe, symbolic manner. Therapists observe the process and help clients gain insights, fostering emotional healing and personal awareness.

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  • Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach primarily used with children, utilizing toys, games, dolls, art supplies, sand trays, and other play materials to help them express and process emotions and experiences. Since children often struggle to articulate their feelings verbally, play provides a natural and comfortable way for them to communicate. Through activities like role-playing, drawing, or playing with figurines, therapists can gain insight into the child's internal world and challenges. Play Therapy is especially effective for children dealing with trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety, or family changes, allowing them to explore and resolve emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps solve problems by exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Identifying "cognitive distortions", or inaccurate patterns of thinking, is one of its core components. CBT can behelpful for a variety of situations and conditions and can be easily integrated with other approaches.

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  • Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process trauma and emotional distress by accessing the brain's deeper regions. This method works by identifying specific "brain spots," which are eye positions related to unprocessed trauma or emotional pain. By focusing on these brain spots while maintaining mindful awareness, clients can access and release deeply stored emotions and experiences. Brainspotting is particularly effective for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, allowing the brain to naturally heal by processing unresolved issues in a targeted and precise manner.

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