MODALITIES
Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR) Therapy
Holistic approach to trauma treatment that focuses on addressing the innate responses of the body and mind to traumatic experiences. It acknowledges the role of the autonomic nervous system in shaping our reactions to trauma, emphasizing the importance of regulating the nervous system’s fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Structured psychotherapy approach used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma, distressing memories, or other adverse life experiences.
Play Therapy (TraumaPlay Approach)
Approach used by mental health professionals to help children express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
We have a licensed Equine Therapist and well as therapy horses that deliver equine therapy, both trauma and traditional focused. During sessions, clients engage in activities with horses, such as grooming, leading, or interacting with them in a controlled environment offering a powerful therapeutic approach that taps into the intuitive nature of horses to facilitate personal growth and healing.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Widely used and evidence-based psychotherapy approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized form of CBT tailored specifically for individuals, particularly children and adolescents, who have experienced trauma. This therapy focuses on helping individuals process traumatic memories, manage distressing emotions, and develop coping skills to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Specialized form of therapy designed to support young children (typically aged birth to five years) and their caregivers who have experienced trauma or are struggling with attachment issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (also called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, or SFBT) is a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that focuses on helping clients identify and build on what is already working in their lives. Instead of spending a lot of time analyzing problems, this therapy emphasizes practical solutions, future goals, and small, achievable steps toward change.
In sessions, clients are guided to recognize their existing strengths, past successes, and resources, while developing a clear vision of what they want life to look like moving forward. This approach is typically short-term, collaborative, and empowering, helping individuals make meaningful progress in a relatively brief amount of time.
Brainspotting
Therapeutic approach that focuses on accessing and processing deep brain structures related to trauma, emotional regulation, and performance. underlying trauma or emotional blocks to help clients release and integrate traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms of PTSD and anxiety, and improve overall emotional well-being.
Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH)
A flexible and evidence-based treatment framework designed to address a wide range of mental health issues in children and adolescents. MATCH integrates various evidence-based practices into a modular format, allowing therapists to tailor interventions to the specific needs of each child.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Therapists work closely with parents or caregivers to teach them specific skills for managing their child’s behavior and improving communication and interaction patterns. The goal of PCIT is to empower parents/caregivers to become more confident and effective in managing their child’s behavior, while also strengthening the parent-child bond and promoting positive child development.
Parent Management Training
Parent Management Training (PMT) is an evidence-based approach that helps caregivers build effective skills to manage challenging child and teen behaviors. Through structured sessions, parents learn practical strategies for setting clear expectations, reinforcing positive behaviors, and responding consistently to difficult moments. PMT focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship while reducing conflict, improving communication, and increasing confidence in parenting. This approach is especially helpful for concerns such as oppositional behavior, ADHD-related challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties.
PMT is most effective for children ages 5–13, though it can be beneficial for teens up to age 17. Sessions are designed for parents or caregivers only, allowing them to focus fully on learning and practicing these skills to implement at home.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps individuals explore and strengthen their own motivation for change. Rather than directing or persuading, the therapist works alongside the client to resolve ambivalence, clarify personal values, and build confidence in their ability to make meaningful decisions. Through guided conversation, reflective listening, and strategic questioning, MI helps clients identify their own reasons for change and take practical steps forward. This approach is especially effective for concerns involving behavior change, such as substance use, health habits, and life transitions, while also supporting overall personal growth and self-efficacy.