Our Approaches
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ACT helps you notice the painful thoughts and feelings that keep showing up — without getting stuck in them or letting them run your life. Instead of trying to erase discomfort, we focus on making space for it while reconnecting with your values: what truly matters to you. Through ACT, you’ll learn how to respond to challenges with more intention, self-compassion, and clarity.
It’s not about pushing emotions away — it’s about learning how to carry them while still making choices that align with the kind of life you want. This approach is especially helpful when you're feeling stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, or burnout. -
CBT helps you notice the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — and how they can create patterns that either support or undermine your well-being. The idea isn’t that your thoughts are “wrong,” but that some ways of thinking may keep you stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. In therapy, we’ll gently explore those patterns and practice new ways of responding that feel more balanced and empowering.
CBT is practical and skills-based, which means we’ll work on tools you can use outside of sessions — not just insight, but real-life application. It’s especially effective for things like anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and unhelpful coping cycles. -
DBT blends mindfulness, emotional regulation, and communication skills to help you handle intense emotions without losing yourself in them. It’s especially useful if you’ve ever felt "too much" or like your reactions get misunderstood. DBT helps you hold two truths at once — like “I’m doing the best I can” and “I want to grow” — and teaches practical tools for navigating relationships, distress, and day-to-day overwhelm.
You’ll learn how to tolerate distress without spiraling, express your needs clearly, and create more balance in your life. DBT is often a good fit for people dealing with big emotional swings, relationship struggles, or past invalidation. -
EFT focuses on the emotional patterns underneath conflict and disconnection, especially in relationships. Whether working with couples or individuals, EFT helps you identify core emotional needs, understand where things get stuck, and build more secure, supportive connections. It’s not just about solving problems — it’s about healing the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves when we feel hurt, unseen, or unsafe.
We’ll look at the deeper cycles behind surface arguments so you can repair trust and feel more emotionally connected. EFT is especially effective when you’re longing for closeness but keep finding yourself feeling distant or misunderstood. -
IFS is a powerful approach that helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself — the ones that protect, the ones that carry pain, and the ones that feel stuck. Instead of judging these parts, IFS offers a way to understand them with curiosity and compassion. As you build a relationship with your inner system, you can start to feel more integrated, less reactive, and more in tune with your true self.
This work often feels surprisingly gentle and deep at the same time — giving even the most overwhelmed or avoidant parts a space to be heard. IFS is especially helpful when you feel like different versions of you are at odds or pulling you in different directions. -
Narrative Therapy is based on the idea that we all carry stories about who we are — stories shaped by our experiences, families, and the world around us. Sometimes these stories are limiting or harmful. In therapy, we explore those narratives together and begin to rewrite them in ways that reflect your strength, identity, and the life you want to create.
This approach helps you name oppressive messages you’ve internalized and reclaim your voice. It’s especially powerful for LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent folks, and anyone working to redefine themselves outside of what they were told they “should” be. -
Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand how your past experiences — especially early relationships — shape how you see yourself, others, and the world today. It’s not about blame, but about uncovering patterns you may not even realize you’re repeating. As we explore these layers together, you can gain insight, shift long-standing dynamics, and feel more emotionally free in the present.
This work can lead to a deeper sense of self-understanding and relief from emotional patterns that once felt unchangeable. It’s especially helpful when you find yourself in the same emotional loops — even when you logically know they aren’t serving you.