Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach to treating anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health conditions by addressing the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create lasting positive change.

For more information on CBT, visit: https://beckinstitute.org/about/understanding-cbt/

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals confront and accept difficult thoughts and emotions while focusing on living a meaningful life aligned with their core values, offering effective strategies for overcoming emotional struggles.

For more information on ACT, visit: https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage emotional instability, improve relationships, and address behaviors such as self-harm, trauma, and substance use disorders by building skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.

For more information on DBT, visit: https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories, reduce trauma-related symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and promote emotional healing through guided eye movements and bilateral stimulation.

For more information on EMDR, visit:https://www.emdria.org/,

Children-based therapies are evidence-based approaches designed to help children manage ADHD, Autism, emotional dysregulation, and parent-child attachment issues. These therapies focus on improving emotional regulation, self-esteem, and body image while addressing challenges in managing relationships across family, school, work, and social circles. Through targeted interventions, children can develop healthier coping strategies and enhance overall well-being.

For more information on children-based therapies, visit: Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents – AACAP , Canadian Association for Play Therapy

Narrative Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals reframe and rewrite the stories they tell themselves about their lives, empowering them to overcome challenges related to identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personal struggles.

For more information visit: https://dulwichcentre.com.au/,  https://narrativetherapycentre.com/about/

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals identify, explore, and transform their emotional experiences, offering relief from issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and unresolved trauma by fostering emotional awareness and regulation

For more information on EFT, visit: https://www.accesstherapy.ca/eft-therapy

Attachment-Oriented Therapy focuses on healing and strengthening the bond between individuals and their caregivers, helping those struggling with relationship difficulties, trust issues, emotional regulation, and unresolved attachment trauma by addressing past attachment wounds and fostering secure, healthy connections.

For more information visit: https://www.attachmentproject.com/

Mindfulness Therapy integrates awareness of the body and mind to help individuals manage stress, trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain by fostering present-moment awareness and releasing stored tension, promoting emotional healing, and restoring balance.

For more information visit: https://www.freemindfulness.org/download

Parts Work therapy helps individuals identify and integrate the different “parts” or aspects of themselves, including conflicting emotions, behaviors, and memories, to address issues such as trauma, self-criticism, and internal conflict, fostering self-awareness and emotional healing.

For details, visit: Ego State Therapy International

Communication Skills Training helps individuals improve their ability to express themselves effectively, listen actively, and navigate difficult conversations, addressing challenges such as social anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and relationship issues.