Integrative Therapy combines different approaches to create a custom treatment plan just for you. Rather than following a single method, the therapist draws on multiple techniques to best meet your needs and goals. This flexible approach allows therapy to be tailored specifically to you, helping you feel supported in a way that resonates most. We use the integrative method drawing from the approaches listed below:
In this approach, the therapist creates a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space for you to express yourself freely. You’re encouraged to share your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. The therapist listens deeply and helps you feel truly seen and understood, without pushing or judging, so that you can discover your strengths, gain confidence, and grow in self-acceptance.
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. You’ll learn practical strategies to manage difficult emotions and behaviors. The therapist helps you break down overwhelming issues into smaller, manageable steps so that you can begin to make positive changes in your everyday life. It’s a great approach for tackling issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.
TF-CBT is a version of CBT specifically designed for people dealing with trauma. The therapist gently guides you through processing traumatic memories and helps you learn skills to manage distress. It’s structured but done in a supportive, compassionate way, helping you feel safe as you work through past experiences that may be causing present-day difficulties.
MBSR combines mindfulness and gentle movement to help reduce stress and improve well-being. You’ll learn how to be more present, paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and body in a non-judgmental way. This approach is great if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, helping you respond to stress more calmly.
ACT encourages you to accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. It helps you focus on what really matters to you and take action based on your values, even when things are tough. ACT can make a big difference if you feel “stuck” in life, helping you build a more fulfilling, meaningful life even when challenges arise.
IFS helps you explore different “parts” of yourself, such as parts that feel hurt, protective, or critical. The therapist helps you understand these different aspects so that they can work together in harmony, creating a sense of internal balance. This approach can help if you feel conflicted or struggle with self-acceptance, as it fosters self-compassion and emotional healing.
In KAP, you take a small dose of ketamine that was prescribed to you by a medical prescriber to help reduce symptoms of depression or PTSD. During the session, you may experience new perspectives or insights, which the therapist helps you understand and apply to your life. It’s often used when other therapies haven’t worked well, providing a fresh approach to healing.
Brainspotting helps you process trauma by focusing on specific points in your field of vision. During the session, the therapist guides you to an “eye position” that brings up memories or feelings, helping you access deep parts of the brain where trauma is stored. This method is especially helpful if you feel “stuck” emotionally, allowing for a release of stored pain or stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes finding practical solutions to current challenges rather than focusing on past problems. In sessions, the therapist helps you identify and build on your strengths, guiding you to set clear, achievable goals. Together, you explore “what’s working” and find ways to increase those positive experiences, helping you move forward with a sense of hope and confidence. This approach is effective if you’re looking for a short-term, goal-oriented path to address specific issues and find actionable steps toward positive change.
Behavioral Activation focuses on increasing positive activities to boost mood, often used to treat depression. The therapist helps you schedule enjoyable, purposeful activities that align with your values and interests, breaking the cycle of avoidance and low mood. This approach is effective if you’re looking to regain motivation and engagement in life.
This therapy looks at how past experiences, especially from childhood, may be affecting your present-day life. The therapist helps you understand patterns in your relationships and behaviors that might be holding you back. By working together to explore these deeper parts of yourself, you can gain insight into why you feel or act certain ways, helping you create meaningful change.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships, especially with caregivers, may impact the way you feel about yourself and connect with others today. In sessions, the therapist helps you understand your “attachment style,” which can affect your self-esteem and relationships. By exploring these connections, you can learn to build healthier relationships, develop trust, and feel more secure within yourself.
Emotion-Focused Therapy works by helping you explore, understand, and express emotions in a safe environment. The therapist supports you in identifying and processing difficult feelings, often leading to relief and greater emotional awareness. EFT is effective for clients dealing with unresolved feelings, relationship issues, or emotional distress.
Group Therapy brings together a small group of people who are facing similar challenges, providing a supportive environment where you can share your experiences, learn from others, and practice new skills. Led by a trained therapist, group sessions offer connection, encouragement, and insight as members support each other’s growth. Group Therapy can be especially helpful if you’re looking to feel less alone in your struggles, gain new perspectives, and build confidence in a safe, structured space.
Psychoeducation involves teaching clients about mental health, their specific concerns, and practical coping skills. The therapist provides tools and knowledge to help you better understand yourself, manage symptoms, and make informed choices. It’s especially helpful for clients who want to feel empowered and actively involved in their healing journey.
Narrative Therapy helps you look at your life as a story and see yourself as the “author” of that story. The therapist works with you to separate yourself from problems by viewing them as part of a broader narrative that you can reshape. This approach can help if you feel “stuck” in a negative self-image or situation, empowering you to rewrite your life in a way that reflects your values and strengths.
Exposure Therapy is a structured approach to gradually facing fears in a safe environment. Working with the therapist, you create a step-by-step plan to confront specific fears or triggers, helping you build confidence and reduce anxiety. It’s particularly effective for phobias, PTSD, and other anxiety-related concerns.
NET combines elements of narrative therapy and exposure therapy to help individuals, especially those with trauma, process their life story in a safe, structured way. By creating a cohesive narrative, clients can make sense of past traumas and integrate them into their lives. This approach is often effective for clients dealing with complex trauma or prolonged traumatic events.
Gestalt Therapy focuses on the “here and now” of your life—what’s happening in the present moment. The therapist might encourage creative exercises, like role-playing or imagining different scenarios, to help you connect with your thoughts, feelings, and body in real time. This approach is helpful if you want to increase self-awareness, understand your emotional responses, and feel more “whole.”
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on improving relationships and social skills to help with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or grief. This approach helps you explore how interactions and life changes affect your well-being. In sessions, you work with the therapist to identify areas of your life where you want stronger, healthier connections, learning strategies to communicate more effectively and reduce stress in your relationships. IPT is particularly helpful if you’re struggling with transitions, relationship conflicts, or feelings of isolation.
MI is a supportive, goal-focused approach that helps you find your own reasons and motivation for making positive changes in your life. Rather than directing you on what to do, the therapist listens carefully, asks guiding questions, and works with you to uncover your personal values and goals. It’s especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck or ambivalent about making a change, such as improving health habits or breaking a harmful pattern, as it empowers you to take meaningful steps based on what truly matters to you.
Humanistic Therapy emphasizes personal growth and helps you connect with your true self. In this approach, the therapist focuses on your unique strengths and potential, helping you find fulfillment and self-acceptance rather than just focusing on symptoms. It’s a supportive, non-judgmental approach that helps if you’re looking to deepen self-understanding, find purpose, and live authentically.
Clinical Dreamwork explores your dreams to gain insights into your inner world and life experiences. In this approach, the therapist helps you connect with the messages and themes in your dreams, which can reveal underlying thoughts, feelings, and struggles. For those dealing with PTSD nightmares, Clinical Dreamwork offers a safe, supportive way to process and make sense of these intense dreams, reducing their impact over time. By exploring your dreams, you can gain clarity, heal from past experiences, and find guidance for navigating daily life.
Transpersonal Therapy integrates spiritual and transcendent aspects of the human experience with psychological healing. This approach explores how spiritual experiences, meditation, and personal growth can support mental health and help you understand yourself on a deeper level. It’s beneficial if you’re looking for a holistic perspective that includes the mind, body, and spirit.
Many cultures have long relied on spiritual and magical practices to support mental health, far before modern psychology existed. These practices, such as “pláticas” (healing conversations) in Latinx communities or the Norse Völva rituals, offered grounding and a sense of connection to self, others, and the divine. By incorporating cultural and spiritual traditions, you can reconnect with age-old healing techniques that help bring balance, protection, and inner peace. These practices honor your heritage and provide a comforting, meaningful way to work through life’s challenges, offering an approach that resonates with those seeking deeper, spiritually integrated healing.
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