Counseling

For more information about these modalities that I draw inspiration and techniques from, see below. 

Person-centered, or humanistic counseling, is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's inherent capacity for growth, fostering a non-directive, supportive environment where clients can explore and fulfill their potential. 

Somatic work is a body-centered therapeutic approach that focuses on connecting with and processing physical sensations, emotions, and experiences stored in the body to promote healing, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.

Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating awareness by paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment, often used therapeutically to reduce stress and enhance well-being. 

Breathwork is a therapeutic practice that involves breathing techniques to promote emotional healing, stress reduction, and a deeper connection between mind and body.

Interpersonal Process Theory is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of the client-therapist relationship as a vehicle for understanding and changing interpersonal patterns, fostering deeper self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships. 

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing trauma and fostering emotional resilience by tapping into clients' innate capacity for transformation through safe, supportive, and emotionally rich experiences. 

Experiential therapy, like art therapy or storytelling, involves using creative, hands-on activities to help clients express emotions, explore personal experiences, and gain insights in a therapeutic setting. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach that encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values, fostering psychological flexibility and a more meaningful life. 

Parts work is a therapeutic approach that helps clients explore and integrate different aspects or "parts" of their personality, fostering internal harmony and self-compassion by understanding and healing the inner conflicts between these parts. 

Internal Family Systems (IFS), a type of parts work therapy, is a therapeutic approach that helps clients understand and harmonize the different "parts" of their inner self, fostering healing by cultivating a compassionate relationship with each part and with the core Self. 

Somatic Experiencing is a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps individuals release and resolve trauma by gently guiding them to reconnect with and process physical sensations and emotions stored in the body. 

Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that empowers clients to reshape their identity and experiences by exploring, understanding, and rewriting the stories they tell about themselves and their lives. 

Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered therapeutic approach that enhances motivation for change.

Holistic therapy is an integrative approach that addresses the interconnectedness of mind and body, focusing on the whole person to promote overall well-being.

Existential therapy is a philosophical therapeutic approach that explores themes of meaning and freedom, helping clients confront life's inherent uncertainties and embrace authentic, purpose-driven living.

Strength-based therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and leveraging clients' inherent strengths, resources, and resilience to empower them in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals. 

Psychodynamic therapy is an insight-oriented therapeutic approach that explores unconscious processes, early life experiences, and the dynamics of relationships to help clients gain self-awareness and resolve deep-seated emotional conflicts. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, focusing on building skills in emotional regulation, acceptance, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. These skills help clients manage intense emotions and improve relationships. 

Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and leveraging clients' strengths and resources to create practical solutions, focusing on the present and future rather than exploring past issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to alleviate emotional distress and improve overall functioning.