When people first start exploring therapy options, two approaches they often come across are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). While they share some similarities, they each have a distinct focus and style. Looking at a fictional case study can make the differences feel a little clearer—and more relatable.
Read MoreAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps people relate differently to their thoughts and feelings while taking action toward what matters most to them. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult emotions, ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, open up to internal experiences, and move in the direction of personal values.
Read MorePlay and art therapy harness the brain’s natural propensity for symbolic expression, allowing clients, especially children and those with limited verbal access to emotions, to process experiences safely.
Read MoreComplex trauma often benefits from more than one therapeutic approach. In integrative trauma therapy, we bring together EMDR to help process and reframe painful memories, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to work with the different parts of the self that carry trauma’s impact, and somatic techniques to restore a sense of safety and regulation in the body. Blending these methods allows us to address the emotional, cognitive, and physical layers of trauma in a way that feels cohesive and tailored to each person’s healing process.
Read MoreIt’s a fundamentally human experience to have an inner voice that says negative things like “you’re so dumb, why would you do that”, “you don’t look very good in those jeans”, “you’re such a bad friend!”, “you could’ve done that better”, “you’ll never be good enough”.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like one part of yourself wants one thing and another part of yourself wants something completely different?
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