Modality Information

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We utilize person-centered and strength-based therapeutic approaches, which means that individuals and families have the solutions to their own challenges. They are the experts in their own lives! Our therapists assist in navigating life's difficulties, empowering clients to find their own way. By using the therapies listed below, we aim to reduce treatment time, making it more affordable while allowing clients to maintain their autonomy throughout the process. Most challenges can be addressed within ten sessions or less. 

Bowen Systems Therapy is a type of family therapy that looks at how family members interact and influence each other. The family is seen as an emotional unit where everyone affects each other. Bowen focuses on differentiation of self to help individuals navigate relationships more effectively by balancing their own needs with the needs of others.

The modality was developed by Dr. Donald Meichenbaum. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals manage their problems by changing their thought patterns and behaviors. This well-researched therapy is particularly effective for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions. Most challenges can be addressed within 10 sessions or fewer.

EMDR was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It has been extensively researched and proven effective. EMDR uses eye movements to stimulate both sides of the brain, helping to process and reframe traumatic memories. This reduces the emotional impact of these memories, allowing for healing without feeling overwhelmed. 

EMDR is used to treat PTSD, including trauma experienced by veterans and survivors of sexual assault, including phobias, anxiety, and more. 

Many issues can be resolved in just a few sessions.

Michael White and David Epston developed narrative therapy, drawing on influences from various other theorists and areas of focus. Narrative therapy views families as having unique and rich histories, interactions, and cultural contexts. The individual's or family's story provides the context for their struggles but also allows them to re-author their narrative away from a problem-focused perspective. This model empowers individuals and families to control how they are perceived by each other, how their story evolves, and to recognize their strengths.

Person-centered therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on you and your ability to find your own solutions. The therapist shows:

• Genuineness: Being real and honest with you.
• Acceptance: Valuing you without judgment.
• Empathy: Understanding your feelings from your perspective.

The goal is to help you grow and improve your self-awareness and self-esteem.

A Prepare/Enrich facilitator is a trained professional who guides couples through the Prepare/Enrich program, a comprehensive assessment tool designed to strengthen relationships. Their primary role involves administering the assessment, which evaluates various aspects of a couple's relationship, such as communication, conflict resolution, financial management, and shared values.

Once the assessment is completed, the facilitator reviews the results with the couple, highlighting their strengths and identifying areas for growth. They use this information to create personalized feedback and develop tailored exercises and discussions that help couples improve their relationship dynamics.

Facilitators provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment, encouraging open communication and helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships. They may work with engaged couples preparing for marriage, as well as married couples seeking to enhance their connection and address ongoing challenges. Through their guidance, facilitators empower couples to develop the skills and insights needed for a successful and fulfilling partnership.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) was developed by Steve de Shazer and his wife, Insoo Kim Berg, in the 1980s. After their passing, Harvey Ratner, Chris Iveson, and Evan George have continued to refine and advance the theory. SFBT is designed to be brief and solution-focused rather than problem-oriented. Clients often find that their issues are resolved in as few as ten sessions, allowing them to conclude therapy sooner.

Dr. Linda Metcalf developed Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy (SFNT) by integrating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with narrative therapy. She believed that narrative therapy enabled clients to tell their stories and honor their emotions in ways that SFBT alone could not. While there is limited research specifically on SFNT, the evidence supporting both SFBT and narrative therapy provides a strong foundation for this combined approach. Most challenges can be addressed within 10 sessions or fewer.

Structural Family Therapy (SFT) is a type of therapy developed by Salvador Minuchin. SFT helps families improve their interactions by changing how they are organized. The therapist looks at family roles, boundaries, and hierarchies to identify problems and make adjustments. This leads to better communication, less conflict, and healthier relationships.