Therapy Approaches
Thoughtful, individualized approaches for complex minds, emotional experiences, and meaningful change.
We collaborate with you to identify the approaches most appropriate for your needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
Choosing an Approach Together
Your history, strengths, circumstances, and goals help guide treatment planning. You may want to explore thoughts and patterns, work with difficult memories, develop practical skills, or better understand emotional and relationship experiences. We can discuss what an approach involves and whether it fits your needs.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy used in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. It addresses distressing memories and their connection with present-day experiences. Individual assessment and preparation help determine whether this approach is appropriate.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is an experiential, brain-body-oriented approach that uses focused visual attention to explore emotional experiences. Research into its effectiveness is still developing. Questions about its evidence, limitations, and alternatives are welcome.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a parts-based approach to exploring internal conflicts, protective patterns, and different aspects of emotional experience. It offers a way of discussing competing needs or self-critical patterns with curiosity and compassion.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
KAP combines psychotherapy with ketamine treatment provided under appropriate medical oversight. Eligibility, risks, and potential benefits require individualized evaluation. The roles of the psychotherapy provider and medical provider, as well as current availability, need to be clarified before considering this option.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
SSP is a structured listening intervention intended to support autonomic regulation and sensitivity to auditory and social cues. Evidence for specific mental health conditions remains limited. Its possible role in care should be considered alongside your needs, preferences, and other options.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills-focused work can involve discussing practical ways of responding to strong emotions and relationship challenges. DBT-informed skills and a comprehensive DBT program differ in scope; ask which services are available.
Questions You Can Bring
Why might this approach fit the concerns I am bringing?
What does participation involve, and how will we prepare?
What evidence supports it, and what are its limitations?
What alternatives are available?
How will we review progress and adjust our plan?
You do not need to choose a method before contacting the practice. Begin with what you are experiencing and what you hope to work toward.