Integrative Therapy

My training offers a solid foundation in evidence-based approaches, and my experience drives the need for flexibility – one size doesn’t fit all, and sometimes, we need to create a brand new garment to fit the human in front of us. Having worked with hundreds of people from all walks of life, my work is rooted in the firm belief that everyone has the capacity for change when offered acceptance, warmth, and connection.

While I do work primarily from a CBT perspective and am certified in two trauma-focused CBT approaches (Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure), I do also integrate other treatments. I use treatments grounded in research and do not consider myself to be a theoretical purist, as I believe in finding what works for the person sitting front of me.

I most often work from an integrative perspective, which means I use techniques from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral theories. I use the techniques that are most appropriate for my individual client's situation, and the ones that appeal to them the most.

Integrative therapy is an approach to treatment that involves selecting the techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to produce the most significant effects.

I believe flexibility in the therapeutic process is essential. This may require integration of other therapeutic techniques and modalities (within my scope of practice & scope of competence). This may, at times, include collaboration with other members of your clinical/support team.

Psychedelic integrative therapy is like a supportive space where we unpack and make sense of the insights and experiences that come up during psychedelic journeys. It's about helping you understand and integrate these experiences into your life in a way that feels meaningful and empowering. Together, we explore how these experiences can inspire growth, healing, and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

Each client has unique needs and responds to different styles. I use an integrated, trauma-informed, person-centered approach to get to know you including your counseling goals, values, strengths, learning styles, and needs as a client. I then tie in modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART - somatic, eye movements), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.

No one theory has all the answers, interventions, and tools necessary for every person seeking mental health counseling. I choose to integrate different theoretical approaches based on the needs of each person I meet with. While I bring DBT interventions to some sessions, I might instead bring aspects of Existentialism into a different session. With some patients, I might provide highly structured sessions, and with others I will be non-directive in accordance with each person's needs and goals.

Integrative therapy combines a variety of theoretical orientations and approaches to treatment to ensure that the client's unique needs are being met in therapy.

I'm a lifelong learner, and a well-developed, skillful therapist. In years of professional development, I've received various levels of training in the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SE, EMDR, NVC, IFS, psychodynamic, and group therapy. I borrow tools and insights from all these therapies and integrate them for my client's benefit with my primary grounding and advanced training in SCT and SAVI, which together offer a broad and deep framework for healing and growth.

I tend to use an array of evidence-based approaches that are tailored to your particular presenting concerns. Together, we collaborate to identify meaningful goals for you in therapy, and I utilize appropriate therapeutic frameworks for each goal.

Integrative therapy is an approach to treatment that involves selecting the techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to produce the most significant effects.

Integrative therapy offers a holistic approach, blending various therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's unique needs. By combining elements from different modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, integrative therapy fosters a comprehensive understanding of one's challenges and empowers clients to explore diverse avenues for growth and healing. This flexible approach ensures that therapy is personalized and effective, promoting long-lasting positive change.