There are many types of psychotherapy that involve different approaches, techniques, and interventions. At times, a combination of different psychotherapy approaches may be helpful, and in some cases, a combination of medication with psychotherapy may be more effective. We are trained in and offer a variety of therapies. We assess the unique needs of every individual and family we work with and create treatment plans using techniques from the following therapies:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Developed in the late 1980s by Dr. Steven C. Hayes, ACT combines traditional behavioral therapy with mindfulness strategies to enhance psychological flexibility. This form of therapy helps us understand and accept our inner emotional struggles and commit to moving forward in positive ways. It's often especially helpful for clients navigating anxiety, chronic stress, or difficulty adjusting to major life changes.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps improve moods, anxiety, and behavior by examining confused or distorted patterns of thinking, based on the understanding that thoughts cause feelings and moods, which can then influence behavior. Research shows that CBT is effective in treating a variety of conditions, including depression and anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT emphasizes taking responsibility for one's problems by helping one examine how to manage conflict and intense negative emotions. Research shows that DBT is effective in helping people who have chronic suicidal feelings and thoughts, and who engage in self-harmful behaviors.
Family Therapy
This type of therapy focuses on helping the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns of communication and providing support and education. Couples Therapy is a specific type of family therapy that focuses on a couple’s communication and interactions (e.g. couples having marital problems).
Group Therapy
This is a form of psychotherapy that uses the power of group dynamics and peer interactions to increase understanding of people's experiences. There are many different types of group therapy, including psychodynamic, social skills, substance use, multi-family, and parent support groups.
Parent Management Therapy (PMT)
PMT is a form of Family Therapy that helps change parenting behaviors, teaching parents positive reinforcement methods for improving children’s disruptive behavior problems. It’s particularly helpful for aggression, hyperactivity, temper tantrums, and difficulty following directions and for children with Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and Conduct disorder (CD).
Play Therapy
Play therapy involves using toys, blocks, dolls, drawings, and games to help the child identify and verbalize feelings. Through a combination of talk and play, the child has an opportunity to better understand and manage conflicts, feelings, and behavior. This approach works especially well for younger children who don't yet have the language to describe what they're experiencing.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy emphasizes understanding the issues that motivate and influence one's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It can help identify a person's typical behavior patterns, defenses, and responses to inner conflicts and struggles, based on the idea that behavior and feelings improve once inner struggles are brought to light. This approach tends to resonate with clients looking to understand recurring patterns in their relationships or sense of self, rather than focus on a single symptom.
Supportive Therapy
Supportive therapy provides support for coping with stress, identifying helpful and unhelpful behaviors, and improving self-esteem. It's often a good fit for clients going through a difficult transition or acute stressor who need steady, practical support rather than deep exploratory work.