Therapeutic Approaches

Art Therapy

When words are not enough images and symbols can speak for us. Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.  learn more  

Behavioral

The focus is on overt behavior, precision in specifying goals of treatment, development of specific treatment plans and objective evaluation of therapy outcomes. This approach focuses on giving the present behavior attention, and belief that normal behavior is learned through reinforcement and imitation.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

This approach encourages the client to focus on examining faulty assumptions or misconceptions and replacing these thoughts with effective beliefs.

Eclectic

Uses a combination of approaches based on the client's needs.

Exposure therapy

Individuals are deliberately exposed to whatever triggers the obsessive thoughts or reaction to a previous traumatic experience under controlled conditions.  Techniques are taught  to avoid performing the compulsive rituals or to work through the trauma. This is helpful in decreasing the urges following a stimulus (thought or situation) that previously resulted in the individual being paralyzed by the thoughts and behaviors associated with their mental illness. learn more

Humanistic

The relationship between the client and therapist encourages the client to grow and understand themselves, which allows them to resolve presenting issues on their own.

Interpersonal

Interpersonal therapy focuses on the relationships a person has with others. The goal of interpersonal therapy is to improve interpersonal skills. The therapist actively teaches individuals to evaluate their interactions with others and to become aware of self-isolation and difficulties getting along with, relating to, or understanding others. He or she also offers advice and helps individuals make decisions about the best way to deal with other people. learn more

LifeSpan integration

Lifespan Integration is a gentle body based approach used to re-visit past traumas. Clients start with a timeline of their lives and use this to move from the present, into the past, and then back into the present using current resources to solve past issues. Learn More

Person-centered

The aim of therapy is not to solve problems, rather to assist clients in their growth process so they may better cope with current issues and future problems that may arise.