Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an information processing therapy using bilateral stimulation that helps clients cope with trauma, addictions, and phobias. During this treatment, the patient focuses on a specific thought, image, emotion, or sensation while simultaneously watching the therapist's finger or baton move in front of his or her eyes. The client is told to recognize what comes up for him/her when thinking of an image; then the client is told to let it go while doing bilateral stimulation. It's like being on a train; an emotion or a thought may come up and the client lets it pass as though they were looking out the window of the moving train.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective therapeutic approach designed for individuals struggling with emotional regulation and management. DBT has demonstrated significant success in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), self-harm, suicidal behavior, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder, eating disorders such as binge eating disorder and bulimia, depression, and anxiety.

While our practice may not offer every aspect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), several of our therapists specialize in providing education and training on utilizing DBT skills to improve emotional regulation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. The therapist assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs underlying his or her thinking. The therapist then helps the client modify those thoughts and the behaviors that flow from them. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often calls for homework assignments. CBT has been clinically proven to help clients in a relatively short amount of time with a wide range of disorders, including depression and anxiety.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT is a type of psychotherapy that helps you accept the difficulties that come with life. ACT is a form of mindfulness based therapy, theorizing that greater well-being can be attained by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings. Essentially, ACT looks at your character traits and behaviors to assist you in reducing avoidant coping styles. ACT also addresses your commitment to making changes, and what to do about it when you can't stick to your goals.