Therapy Approaches
We will work together to decide on the best therapy approach for you. Whichever direction we decide to go in, know that you will be getting care that is supported by research, personalized to you, and administered with compassion. Below are a few specific approaches that we may use during therapy. All approaches are recommended to be done on a weekly basis, with the length of treatment depending on the approach and the specific goals of the client.
Trauma can leave a lasting mark on people including intrusive thoughts, nightmares, avoidance behavior, guilt/shame/self-blame, hypervigilence, anger, and more. Sometimes these symptoms can present together to form PTSD. Luckily, there are several proven approaches to address these issues. Your therapist may suggest engaging in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, or Present-Centered Therapy.
Trauma & PTSD
Behavioral health problems may include insomnia or problematic drug/alcohol use. To address sleep, we may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Research suggest that CBT-I can even outperform sleep medication! To address substance use, we allow clients to chose their own goals (i.e., reduced use or abstain from use). Some approaches we use include Motivational Interviewing and CBT for SUD.
Substance Use & Behavioral Health
Anxiety can take many forms including panic attacks, specific phobias, obsessions, compulsions, uncontrollable worry, and social anxiety. Different types of exposure therapy (e.g., interoceptive and in-vivo exposure) may be used to address these issues. These approaches help you confront fear and dread in your own life. Mindfulness practice and approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can also be useful to learn how to create a “life worth living”.
Anxiety
Depression is caused by a number of factors that are all working against you at the same time. Among these factors are your thoughts and the ways you react to your thoughts. Depression is not as simple as saying that there is a problem with your brain chemistry. For that reason, psychotherapy can be very helpful for managing these problems. Specific treatment approaches may include Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Therapy, or Emotion-Focused Therapy.
