Benefits:

• Access past traumatic memories safely
• Creates shifts in negative core beliefs
• Provides exposure and desensitization to a traumatic experience without going into significant details
• Heals emotional wounds using bilateral stimulation
• Works from a foundation that healing originates inside the individual

EMDR is a comprehensive, mind-body therapeutic approach useful for overcoming stressful experiences of all kinds, even deeply embedded memories of traumas, which can be the basis of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, phobias, fears, or performance issues.  This treatment is evidence-based and highly effective in treating post-traumatic stress in children and adults.  EMDR can be especially useful for people who have had minimal progress in traditional talk therapy or for those who find talk therapy less beneficial. 

Benefits:

• Brings awareness to the here and now
• Decrease of worry, fears, and thoughts about the past and future
• Improves focus, memory, and concentration
• Decreased stress
• Increased resilience
• Improves sleep
• Greater sense of well-being and confidence

Mindfulness involves paying deliberate and non-judgmental attention to the present moment.  It encourages individuals to observe their thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment without trying to change or evaluate them.  Instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, mindfulness focuses on the here and now. 

Benefits:

• Evidence based with strong track record of effectiveness
• Focused on present issues
• Identifies distorted thinking
• Practical coping strategies and problem-solving skills
• Empowers individuals 
• Short-term and goal-oriented
• Versatile for different age groups
• Teaches lifelong skills

CBT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping  individuals identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors.  It is based on the premise that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected, and by changing negative or irrational thought patterns, individuals can improve their emotional well-being, and effectively manage psychological challenges.  CBT has been proven effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and more. 

Benefits:

• Increase self-awareness
• Effectively regulate emotions
• Improved relationships
• Increase coping skills
• Effective trauma treatment 
• Reduced anxiety and depression
• Learn self-compassion and self-care to reduce shame and self-criticism
• Promotes personal growth and self-discovery

IFS is a psychotherapeutic approach that views the mind as a complex system composed of different "parts" or subpersonalities within an individual. IFS therapy helps individuals explore and understand these inner parts, work with them collaboratively, and ultimately achieve greater harmony and healing within themselves.  Individuals are guided to identify and engage with various internal parts of their personality, each with its own beliefs, emotions, and motivations.  IFS therapy is considered a highly effective approach for various mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.  Its focus on inner harmony, self-compassion, and personal growth makes it a valuable tool for individuals seeking healing and self-improvement. 

Benefits:

• Improves communication with caretakers
• Effective in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences
• Increases ability to work through anger or aggression in a healthier way
• Increased self-esteem 
• Increased self-acceptance
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Gain a sense of control and empowerment
• Improves relationships and trust with family and peers
• Modifies problematic behaviors

Overall, play therapy is a versatile and effective approach for individuals, particularly children, who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally or who need a more experiential wand creative way to address emotional and psychological challenges. It offers a supportive and non-judgmental space for healing and personal growth. 

Benefits:

• Identify, understand, and effectively manage intense emotions
• Learn strategies to tolerate stressful situations
• Promotes healthier coping skills
• Improve relationships
• Develop better communication and assertiveness
• Effectively manage conflict
• Enhance awareness of the present moment
• Reduce self-harming behaviors and suicidal thoughts
• Increase overall emotional well-being
• Navigate life's challenges more effectively

DBT is a structured and evidence-based form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching individuals coping skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance overall emotional well-being.  DBT incorporates mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, distress tolerance strategies, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.  It helps clients gain greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing practical tools to navigate emotional challenges, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and foster a more balanced and fulfilling life. 

Benefits:

• Identify and manage conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner
• Reduce destructive patterns of communication
• Learn to communicate more openly, honestly and empathetically
• Build emotional intimacy and reconnect on a deeper level
• Recognize and address harmful relationship patterns
• Increase personal growth and relationship satisfaction

Even the best relationships can benefit from occasional adjustments. Whether you and your partner are seeking a minor fine-tuning or contemplating a significant transformation, sessions will be tailored to meet your unique relationship, history, and needs. Our couple's therapists utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapies, and the Gottman Method to assist couples in recognizing harmful patterns that get in the way of a fulfilling relationship. 

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based and scientifically validated form of couples therapy.  This therapy is designed to help couples strengthen their relationship by fostering greater understanding, empathy, and effective communication. It emphasizes the identification and modification of destructive relationship patterns while promoting the development of positive interactions and conflict resolution skills.  This therapy method utilizes thorough assessments, interventions, and practical tools to enhance emotional connection and intimacy within couples.