Approaches

Somatic Experiencing (SE): An integrative body-mind process developed by Peter Levine, PhD, author of In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness and many other books, which focuses on the ways that we mobilize large amounts of energy in readiness for self-defense. We do this via our fight, flight, or freeze responses. This unreleased energy is tightly held as a body memory of the event and can cause many emotional and physical symptoms. The focus of treatment is to gently release this withheld energy, which restores balance of the nervous system. More information can be found on the website of the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute.

Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS is a psychotherapeutic approach that conceptualizes the mind as comprising multiple sup-personalities or "parts," each with distinct roles and emotions. Developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS aims to help individuals access their core Self, which is characterized by qualities like calmness, compassion, and confidence. The therapy involves identifying and understanding these parts, particularly those that are wounded or protective, to foster internal harmony. By engaging with these parts from this prospective of the Self, individuals can heal past traumas and reduce internal conflicts. IFS is used to treat a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and, trauma.

Gestalt Therapy: Focuses on whatever arises in the here and now, including bringing awareness to the many parts or voices within you. The aim is to grow healthy relationships between these parts through spoken dialogue.

Mindfulness: The art of bringing our attention and curiosity to your thoughts, feelings and sensations, as they arise without judgment. Learning to be more mindful is a key life skill that will increase your awareness and insight, which can decrease stress and increase well-being.

Relational & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Significant events that happened in past relationships with important people in our lives tend to find their way into our current and future relationships. This includes the relationship between you and your significant other, as well as between client and therapist. Understanding and becoming aware of the influences of past relationships can significantly improve unhealthy patterns in relationships that matter.

PACT: (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) Developed by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT. This process combines cutting edge research from neurobiology and attachment theory to help couples shift out of conflict and into deeper loving.