Therapeutic Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment effective for depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions. It focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve overall well-being. Key strategies include recognizing distorted thinking, developing problem-solving skills, building self-confidence, facing fears, role-playing social interactions, and practicing relaxation techniques. CBT is a collaborative process where therapists and clients work together to create personalized treatment plans. By incorporating structured exercises and homework assignments, individuals learn to manage their symptoms independently, fostering long-term positive change

.Benefits of CBT:

• Effective for depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, marital issues, and severe mental illness.

• Backed by scientific research showing significant improvement in quality of life.

• As effective as or more effective than other therapies or psychiatric medications.

• Helps individuals become their own therapists through coping skill development.

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 Learn More: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

​​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is designed to help people who wish to no longer run from themselves--the goal of ACT is to accept one's experiences as part of a whole life instead of trying to control or suppress unwanted feelings. ACTs core components include, mindfulness, acceptance of thoughts and feelings without judgement, choosing one's personal values, and committed action. With the understanding that deeper feelings are appropriate responses to difficult situations, acceptance of hardships and commitment to making necessary changes in behavior becomes possible, regardless of external circumstances.

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Benefits of ACT:

• Improving depressive and anxiety symptoms

• Enhancing mindfulness so one can be more present in their surroundings

• Increases commitment to actions that align with personal values

• Increases emotional resilience

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Learn More:

​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): An Overview (psychotherapy.net)​

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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a conversational style of counseling that helps people find the motivation to make positive behavior change. This person-centered, or client-centered approach is effective for people who have mixed feelings about changing their behavior.​

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​Research shows that this intervention is effective for individuals who start off unmotivated or unprepared for change. It is less useful for those who are already motivated to change. In some cases, it is possible to have conflicting desires, such as wanting to change a certain behavior, but also thinking that you are not ready. Motivational interviewing considers that resolving the mixed feelings can increase a person's motivation to change.

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Benefits of MI:

• Increased confidence and trust in yourself

• Increased responsibility for your actions

• Lowering the chance of future relapse

• Increased receptivity to treatment

• Resolving ambivalence

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Learn More:

Motivational Interviewing | Psychology Today

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized psychotherapy designed to reduce negative emotions linked to traumatic memories. It uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to engage the brain’s natural problem-solving process. By concentrating on a specific issue along with its associated emotions, sensations, and beliefs—while incorporating bilateral stimulation—the brain begins to process and resolve the distress. This process mirrors REM sleep, during which the eyes move rapidly, but with a targeted focus, allowing the brain to work through trauma more effectively than it might during typical sleep cycles.

Learn More: 

About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association (emdria.org)