Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a very common form of therapy, that most people are familiar with, better known as “talk therapy”. CBT is a scientific, evidence-based approach to therapy. CBT can help individuals understand how beliefs and thinking patterns effect our emotions and therefore our reactions. Using a CBT approach can facilitate an environment in which individuals can change their dysfunctions that effect thinking, behaviors and emotions. CBT can be used to treat: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol and drug use, relationship issues as well as other mental illnesses.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on CBT but incorporates a more structured approach. DBT is also an evidenced-based approach, utilizes talk therapy for people who are experiencing emotions very intensely. DBT teaches clients the necessary skills to increase distress intolerance, improve emotional regulations, build interpersonal effectiveness and teach mindfulness. DBT can be used to treat: bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health diagnoses.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced based psychotherapy model. EMDR is a structured psychotherapy that guides the clients to focus on a memory while also experiencing bilaterial stimulation, typically with eye movements. The goal is for clients to change the way specific memories are stored in the brain that can eliminate or reduce the clients symptoms. EMDR includes 8 key phases: history taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure and revaluation. EMDR is recommended for post- traumatic stress disorder or acute traumas.