Services

List of Services

Counseling Services: 

Individual Counseling (Age 6+) 

Couples Counseling 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Solution-Focused strategies

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Healing from Trauma and Distressing Experiences

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals process traumatic or distressing experiences that continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life. Rather than requiring clients to repeatedly talk through painful memories, EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they become less emotionally overwhelming.

Using guided bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating tones), EMDR supports the brain's natural ability to heal. As memories are reprocessed, many clients experience reduced emotional distress, healthier beliefs about themselves, and greater confidence moving forward.

EMDR has been extensively researched and is recommended by organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of trauma.

EMDR may be helpful for:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Childhood adversity or neglect

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Grief and loss

• Medical trauma

• Phobias

• Low self-esteem and negative core beliefs

• Performance anxiety

• Distressing life experiences that continue to impact daily functioning

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Changing Unhelpful Thoughts to Improve Emotions and Behavior

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and effective forms of psychotherapy. It is based on the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are closely connected. Sometimes, unhelpful thinking patterns can lead to increased anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship difficulties.

CBT helps clients identify these patterns, evaluate whether they are accurate or helpful, and replace them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. Clients also learn practical coping strategies they can apply in everyday situations.

CBT is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented, allowing clients to develop skills that continue to be useful long after therapy ends.

CBT is commonly used to treat:

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Stress management

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Trauma-related symptoms

• Anger management

• Low self-esteem

• Relationship challenges

• Life transitions

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Building Skills to Manage Emotions and Strengthen Relationships

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals who experience intense emotions, difficulty managing stress, impulsive behaviors, or challenges in relationships. DBT teaches practical skills that improve emotional regulation while encouraging acceptance and self-compassion.

The four primary skill areas of DBT include:

• Mindfulness: Staying present and aware in the current moment.

• Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing overwhelming emotions.

• Distress Tolerance: Coping with difficult situations without making them worse.

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Building healthier relationships through effective communication and healthy boundaries.

DBT helps clients respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, increasing confidence and resilience in everyday life.

DBT can be beneficial for:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Emotional dysregulation

• Anger

• Self-harming behaviors

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Trauma

• ADHD-related emotional regulation challenges

• Relationship conflict

Solution-Focused Strategies

Building on Strengths to Create Meaningful Change

Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that focuses on identifying solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Instead of spending extensive time analyzing why difficulties developed, therapy emphasizes what is already working and how those successes can be expanded.

Together, therapist and client identify strengths, resources, past successes, and practical steps toward meaningful goals. This approach encourages hope, builds confidence, and helps clients recognize their own ability to create lasting change.

Solution-Focused strategies are often integrated with other evidence-based therapies to help clients make progress efficiently while developing practical solutions for everyday challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy is helpful for:

• Life transitions

• Anxiety and stress

• Relationship concerns

• Parenting challenges

• Building confidence

• Goal setting

• Motivation

• School or work-related concerns

• Problem-solving during difficult situations