Therapeutic styles
Existential Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Existential therapy is an extension of existential philosophy which aims at understanding and honoring the fundamental realities of existence and the lived experiences of individuals within it. The goal is to reflect and confront difficult realities and recognize the capacity for agency and change in our lives. Existential work focuses on the core elements of being human: the meaning we make within the inherent meaninglessness we face, coming to terms with our freedom to choose and the burden of choice, being both in-relation to others and in a solipsistic isolation, the anxiety of being alive and depression of being toward death, and the shape of what being authentic is. What does it mean for me to be?
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy covers a broad range of thinkers, with somewhat conflicting outlooks, however, a through line of the theory is the dynamic tension between consciousness and unconsciousness. It asserts that much of our suffering and repetition in life emerges from parts of the psyche that have not yet been fully integrated into the self. The aim of therapy is not only symptom relief, but a deepened relationship to one’s inner life, to the dreams, symbols, patterns, fantasies, and meaningful coincidences that reveal hidden truths. We are all participating in a larger unfolding story. Therapy helps map out the role one is playing within that story and how it effects you. Which forces are influencing my actions and through what story am I being driven?
Humanistic Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Humanistic therapy focuses on the natural tendencies of people to strive for loving relationships, personal growth, and positive life experiences. It emphasizes the inborn compass in us which points toward self-actualization, or greater attunement to ones true potential. The goal of humanism is placing the relationship and the individuals in it at the center of psychological understanding. Like research shows, the power of therapy is in the relationship. You are encouraged to explore your thoughts and feelings openly, in the genuine acceptance of another person. Psychological difficulties arise when people become disconnected from their authentic experience or feel pressured to live according to external expectations. When do you feel most like yourself?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach to psychotherapy which focuses on the reactionary process we go through after encountering a situation or event. The core premise of CBT is that our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors are interconnected and effected by our schemas or underlying core beliefs and values. For many the patterns of thinking can strongly influence how we feel and act, these are considered distorted or unhelpful thought patterns such as catastrophizing, overgeneralizing, or negative self-evaluation. The goal of CBT is to work collaboratively to identify these patterns and examine the schemas that sustain them. Through challenging thought processes, behavioral experiments, and skills training, individuals develop balanced and realistic schemas. What thoughts went through your mind when that happened?
Adlerian Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Adlerian therapy emphasizes the fundamentally social nature of human beings and the importance of belonging, purpose, and contribution. We are embedded in a society and community and as such are deeply affected by these relationships. Social interest, the capacity to connect and contribute to our communities, is a core marker of psychological health. Psychological difficulties arise from feelings of inferiority or discouragement that develop early in life and shape how individuals come to see themselves and their place in the world. These experiences contribute to a person’s “lifestyle,” or set of beliefs, goals, and patterns of behavior. Formed in response to early family and social environments, they can persist into adulthood and cause maladaptive behaviors. The focus is on understanding the influence of these early social experiences and how they guide a person’s decisions, relationships, and emotional responses. What do you believe your role is in your relationships?
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Experiential psychotherapy is an approach that emphasizes learning and healing through direct experience, through action in the world. Influenced by traditions such as psychodrama, Gestalt therapy, and adventure-based counseling, which assume emotional insight is the most powerful when we actively engage with the environment, step out of our cognitive framework and onto the life stage to act it out. This is role-playing, creative expression, physical movement, and guided activities that allow individuals to explore parts of themselves that are difficult to access through conversation alone. Creative and expressive practices, such as art, improvisation, or symbolic exercises, offer additional ways for beliefs and feelings to come to the surface. This includes physical and outdoor challenges where navigating natural environments becomes a symbol for building resilience. Through lived experiences, individuals can reconnect with their emotions, experiment with new ways of responding to life, and integrate insights into lasting psychological change. How can you experience this? Lets reenact this moment and see what you would do differently!