Types of Therapies We Use

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a unique therapy that research has shown is effective for trauma and PTSD. People often find relief pretty quickly from distressing memories such as birth trauma or childhood trauma,  which is amazing for such a straightforward approach.

Emotion-Focused Therapy, is all about understanding and processing your emotions to feel better about yourself and your relationships. It helps you get right down to the root of your feelings, so you can better understand why you feel the way you do and why you react the way you do. By working through these emotions, EFT aims to help you heal from past hurts and trauma and build healthier emotional responses. It's especially great for couples, as it helps couples feel more connected and improves communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, hands-on approach to mental health that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It's all about understanding how our thoughts influence our feelings and actions. By identifying and flipping these unhelpful thoughts, we can develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is super effective for issues like anxiety, depression, substance use, and stress. It equips you with tools to tackle problems head-on, making everyday challenges more manageable. Think of it as a way to retrain your brain for a more positive, balanced life..

Dialectical Behavior Therapy  is a really helpful type of therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness. It was originally designed for people with borderline personality disorder but now helps with lots of other issues like depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and self harm. DBT focuses on teaching you practical skills in four areas: mindfulness (staying present), distress tolerance (handling tough situations), emotion regulation (managing intense feelings), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving relationships). It’s all about giving you the tools to navigate life’s ups and downs more smoothly, helping you feel more balanced and in control.

Sensorimotor therapy integrates body-based techniques and psychotherapy to address trauma, stress, and emotional issues. It focuses on physical sensations and movement to help individuals process and release stored trauma. By working with the body's natural responses, it promotes emotional regulation and enhances overall well-being.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is based on the theory that the mind is made up of several “parts”. We all have different parts within us—like the anxious part that worries about the future, the self-critical part that judges our every move, or the protective part that tries to shield us from pain. These parts often carry memories, emotions, and beliefs that have shaped how we interact with the world.

In IFS therapy, a therapist guides you to connect with these parts, listen to what they need, and understand why they act the way they do. The goal is to help these parts work together in a healthier way. By doing this, you can release old hurts and find more balance and emotional regulation within yourself.  IFS is especially helpful for issues like anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles, offering a gentle yet powerful way to heal and grow from within.

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach designed specifically for children, using the natural medium of play to help them express their feelings, process experiences, and navigate struggles they are facing.  

Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy allows children to communicate through toys, games, and creative activities, which can feel safer and more comfortable for them .In play therapy, a trained therapist observes the child’s play and interacts with them in a way that helps the child express emotions they might not yet have the words for. Through guided play, the therapist helps the child explore their feelings, develop problem-solving skills, and work through any trauma or emotional issues they may be facing.

Play therapy is particularly effective because it meets children at their developmental level, allowing them to express themselves in a language they understand—play. It’s been shown to be beneficial for a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and trauma.

The therapeutic process helps children build self-esteem, improve communication, and develop coping strategies, all within the safe and supportive environment of play. Through play therapy, children can process their experiences and emotions in a way that feels natural to them, leading to healing and growth.

Expressive art therapy, also referred to as "art as therapy" or "therapeutic art," is an evidence-based and non-clinical approach to processing emotions and experiences. It involves using creative tools to navigate the chaos of motherhood. It’s a blend of doodling, collaging, and writing to express emotions, untangle thoughts, and manage stress.Think of it as a fun, messy, and deeply personal way to process your experiences and find some much-needed emotional relief.