Approaches
“Each person is a unique individual. Therapy should be formulated to meet the uniqueness of the individuals needs, rather than tailoring the person to fit the hypothetical theory of human behavior.” Milton Erickson MD
We believe in leading with compassion. Our approach includes leveraging strengths, individualizing treatment, and exhibiting unconditional support. Everyone has a story and understanding that story with a holistic and non-judgmental view is crucial in the helping process. Collaboration plays a vital role in the process as each individual is the expert of their own story. We put an emphasis on being adaptable to meet each individual where they are and tailoring each session to meet their unique needs and strengths.
Approaches that we utilize:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help with identifying changes that can be implemented immediately. These are skills that can be used and built upon for the rest of your life.
In session we will spend time understanding the problems you’re dealing with and explore what you hope to achieve with CBT. In therapy, a plan will be formulated to achieve a specific goal.
Goals will be:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time-limited
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing involves enhancing an individual’s motivation to change by utilizing four steps to elicit change, represented by the acronym RULE: Resist telling one what to do, understand their motivation, listen with empathy, and empower them.
5 Guiding Principles:
- Express and Show Empathy
- Support and Develop Discrepancy
- Deal with Resistance
- Support Self-Efficacy
- Develop Autonomy
Solution Focused Therapy
Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a future oriented, goal directed approach on solutions rather than problems. The focus is on the individual’s present and future circumstances, on strengths rather than weaknesses, skills, and resources and coping skills that would help in reaching future goals.
SFBT actively works towards solutions and helps individuals identify what they do well. It then encourages them to use their strengths to reach their goals.
SFBT may be helpful for children, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Research has shown that SFBT has helped children improve their classroom behavior as this therapy works towards solutions.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy is focused on maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle and nurturing lens.
Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, whether through meditations, body scans, or mindful moment practices like taking time to pause and breathe when the phone rings instead of rushing to answer it.
Strength-Based
Strength based therapy focuses more on individual’s internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings.
Person-Centered Approach
A person-centered approach is where the person is placed at the center of the service and treated as a person first. The focus is on the person and what they can do, not their condition or disability. Support should focus on achieving the person's aspirations and be tailored to their needs and unique circumstances.
Our Principles towards the Therapy:
- Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect
- Provide coordinated care, support, and treatment
- Offer personalized care, support, and treatment
- Enable individuals to recognize and develop their strengths and abilities, so they can live an independent and fulfilling life
Approaches
“Each person is a unique individual. Therapy should be formulated to meet the uniqueness of the individuals needs, rather than tailoring the person to fit the hypothetical theory of human behavior.” Milton Erickson MD
I believe in leading with compassion. My approach includes leveraging strengths, individualizing treatment, and exhibiting unconditional support. Everyone has a story and understanding that story with a holistic and non-judgmental view is crucial in the helping process. Collaboration plays a vital role in the process as each individual is the expert of their own story. I put an emphasis on being adaptable to meet each individual where they are and tailoring each session to meet their unique needs and strengths.
Approaches that I utilize:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help with identifying changes that can be implemented immediately. These are skills that can be used and built upon for the rest of your life.
In session we will spend time understanding the problems you’re dealing with and explore what you hope to achieve with CBT. In therapy, a plan will be formulated to achieve a specific goal.
Goals will be:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time-limited
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing involves enhancing an individual’s motivation to change by utilizing four steps to elicit change, represented by the acronym RULE: Resist telling one what to do, understand their motivation, listen with empathy, and empower them.
5 Guiding Principles:
- Express and Show Empathy
- Support and Develop Discrepancy
- Deal with Resistance
- Support Self-Efficacy
- Develop Autonomy
Solution Focused Therapy
Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a future oriented, goal directed approach on solutions rather than problems. The focus is on the individual’s present and future circumstances, on strengths rather than weaknesses, skills, and resources and coping skills that would help in reaching future goals.
SFBT actively works towards solutions and helps individuals identify what they do well. It then encourages them to use their strengths to reach their goals.
SFBT may be helpful for children, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Research has shown that SFBT has helped children improve their classroom behavior as this therapy works towards solutions.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy is focused on maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle and nurturing lens.
Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, whether through meditations, body scans, or mindful moment practices like taking time to pause and breathe when the phone rings instead of rushing to answer it.
Strength-Based
Strength based therapy focuses more on individual’s internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings.
Person-Centered Approach
A person-centered approach is where the person is placed at the center of the service and treated as a person first. The focus is on the person and what they can do, not their condition or disability. Support should focus on achieving the person's aspirations and be tailored to their needs and unique circumstances.
Our Principles towards the Therapy:
- Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect
- Provide coordinated care, support, and treatment
- Offer personalized care, support, and treatment
- Enable individuals to recognize and develop their strengths and abilities, so they can live an independent and fulfilling life