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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT ) is one of the most well researched and effective therapies to date, and is a wonderful treatment for depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. CBT was first invented by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1960s and involves challenging unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, and creating action plans to instill more productive habits. CBT may be a good fit for you if you want to transform your mood and habits, and are open to reading and writing activities in between sessions.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Ever feel like your emotions are out of control? Find yourself acting on impulse only to regret it later? Mood swings and impulsivity are common struggles for those with mood and anxiety issues. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an effective therapy that teaches emotion regulation strategies, mindfulness, and communication skills so that you can feel more balanced and less reactive. DBT was originally invented by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s and has been shown to be effective at helping people reduce self-destructive habits and create more stability in their sense of self, habits and relationships. DBT is a great fit for anyone who wants to feel more in charge of their emotions, instead of the other way around.
EMDR & the Trauma Resiliency Model
When your past feels present, it can be hard to move forward. You may find yourself feeling numb, angry, on edge, or preoccupied with past events. Trauma therapy can help you learn to regulate your nervous system and feel safe and empowered again. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) was first invented by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the 1980s to help combat veterans struggling with PTSD, and research has shown it can be effective at treating a wide variety of trauma related symptoms. The Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) was later developed by Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW and Dr. Laurie Leitch as a gentle and invitational form of somatic trauma therapy. EMDR or TRM may be a good fit for you if you are struggling to feel safe and relaxed, and if want to feel less reactive when bad memories come to mind.
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Often we can love someone deeply but find that it’s hard to connect with them. Couples’ therapy can be the safe space you need to help you talk through your concerns with your partner in a calm and contained way. Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) was created by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s, and several studies have found it to be the most effective couples therapy to date. EFCT focuses on deescalating negative interaction patterns in your relationship, and then helping you reestablish feelings of intimacy and safety with your partner.