What are our therapeutic modalities and approaches?
What do all those acronyms and names mean?
Good question! Here are the answers:
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach for treating personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. DBT was developed by Marsha M. Linehan, a psychology researcher at the University of Washington.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a form of psychotherapy whose goal is reducing the symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and anxiety disorders.
Art Therapy gives people a way to express themselves creatively in a safe space where they can express their feelings and get more control over their lives.
Solution-Focused Therapy is an approach that involves a therapist’s observation of a patient’s responses to a series of specific questions.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help treat PTSD by having the patient talk about traumatic memories while engaging in side-to-side eye movements.
Trauma-Informed Therapy helps people who have had dangerous experiences and are experiencing the negative consequences of them. In this context, the term “dangerous experiences” can be broad in nature and is subjective.
Emotional Regulation gives patients tools for regulating their responses to a wide range of emotions.
Coping Skills are strategies people can use to cope with difficult situations in their day-to-day lives.
Family Dynamics therapy helps family members navigate the issues they face on a daily basis.
Mental Health Education gives people a framework for talking about and treating their mental health.
Mindfulness Meditation helps people calm their minds and focus only on the present moment, which can put them in a peaceful state.
Relationship Building exercises help people strengthen relationships that are important to them.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation helps people relieve the tension in specific muscle groups so they can learn the difference between tense and relaxed states of those groups.
Get in touch today to learn how we can use any of these approaches to help you.