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Therapeutic Modalities
Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Your therapist may incorporate a blend of different therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals. Below is a brief overview of some of the therapeutic approaches that may be used in your sessions.
ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. It emphasizes commitment to actions that align with personal values.
Africentric Therapy integrates African cultural values, beliefs, and traditions into the therapeutic process, focusing on collective well-being, spirituality, and resilience within the context of the African diaspora.
Brainspotting is a technique that identifies, processes, and releases emotional pain and trauma stored in the body through focused eye positioning.
CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors, helping individuals develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
CPT is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps individuals challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to trauma.
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies to help individuals manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and cope with stress.
EFT and TFT are tapping therapies that combine cognitive and exposure therapy with acupressure to reduce psychological stress and emotional pain.
EMDR is a structured therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements.
Humanistic Therapy emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization, focusing on the individual's strengths and innate potential.
IFS explores the different "parts" or subpersonalities within an individual, aiming to heal wounded parts and restore balance to the internal system.
MBSR incorporates mindfulness practices, such as meditation and body awareness, to help individuals manage stress, pain, and other challenges.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach that enhances motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
NET is an evidence-based treatment for trauma that involves recounting traumatic events in a detailed, chronological order to help individuals process and integrate their experiences.
Narrative Therapy involves exploring and reshaping the stories individuals tell about their lives, separating them from their problems and empowering them to rewrite their narratives.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious patterns rooted in past experiences, aiming to bring these into awareness for healing and personal growth.
The Radical Healing Framework is a holistic, culturally responsive approach that emphasizes the intersectionality of identities and promotes healing from systemic oppression and trauma.
REBT focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that lead to emotional and behavioral issues, promoting rational thinking and self-acceptance.
SFBT is a goal-directed therapy that emphasizes finding solutions in the present time and exploring the individual's strengths to achieve their goals.
Somatic Experiencing focuses on body awareness to heal trauma and stress disorders by addressing the physical sensations associated with trauma.
