EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the client to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation, which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories.

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) refers to the use of a stimulus that is presented to both sides of the body such as eye movement, ear tones or hand held pulsers.

In depth look at EMDR here

EMDR Intensives are prolonged EMDR sessions (90-minutes to 4 hours) aimed at thorough internal resource development -or- increasing the efficiency of memory processing. The session will be utilized in the way that will best meet your individual needs. An intensive can help you feel less distress in the present and/or around past adverse life experiences rather quickly while simultaneously helping you learn skills to manage nervous system dysregulation in the present moment.

EMDR can be used to help with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, addictions, body image, sleep issues, and other behavioral difficulties and compulsions, as well as relationship issues, and PTSD. Depending on the issue, multiple sessions may be needed and we will determine this together.

If you’re interested in learning more and/or herescheduling a longer session, please connect with Allison Middleton at allisonmiddleton.counseling@gmail.com or here.

Session cost will be prorated based on the chosen duration of the session.

IRT stands for Imago Relationship Therapy

Imago is a form of therapy that focuses on relationship counseling to transform any conflict between couples into opportunities for healing and growth.

The Latin word “imago”—meaning “image”—refers to the “unconscious image of familiar love.” What we find is that there is frequently a connection between frustrations in adult relationships and early childhood experiences.

In depth look at Imago here

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT connects thoughts, feelings and behaviors to core beliefs we have about ourselves, other people and the world.

CBT offers practical and tangible ways to correct negatively held beliefs and dysfunctional thought patterns.

In depth look at CBT here

Somatic Therapy works on the principle that trauma gets trapped in the body, leading to some of the symptoms people with PTSD or people who have experienced trauma might experience. Through this method, street and trauma are released from the body and clients are taught how to understand and soothe nervous system regulation.

In depth look at Somatic Experiencing here

IFS stands for Internal Family Systems Therapy

Internal Family Systems is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a client’s internal “parts” and “Self.” In IFS, the mind is considered to be naturally made up of multiple sub-personalities or families within each individual’s mental system. These sub-personalities take on different roles, such as an inner critic or inner child, and consist of wounded parts and painful feelings like anger and shame.

In depth look at IFS here

ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.

It aims to help you move forward through difficult emotions so you can put your energy into healing instead of dwelling on the negative.

In depth look at ACT here

Play Therapy connects to children's natural urge to explore and allows therapists to meet and respond to the unconscious, conscious and developmental needs of the child.

Play therapy helps children process stress and trauma in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment.

Play therapy can also be used with adults.

In depth look at Play Therapy here

Art therapy uses the creative process, pieces of art created in therapy, and third-party artwork to help people develop self-awareness, explore emotions, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve social skills, and raise self-esteem.

Art therapy primarily aims to help individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges achieve personal well-being and improved levels of function.

In depth look at Art Therapy here

DMT stands for Dance Movement Therapy

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration.

Dance movement therapy focuses on helping to improve

-brain and body connection

-self-esteem and body image

-movement ability

-creativity & self expression

- insight of self and others

-the development of new coping skills

In depth look at DMT here

Emotion Focused Therapy

Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) approaches healing from the belief that emotions are strongly linked to identity. Emotions guide us in defining preferences and making decisions on a daily basis. EFT assumes that: Lack of emotional awareness is harmful in our relationship to self and others. Avoiding emotions can lead to negative outcomes in your life and EFT guides you in identifying and acknowledging emotions.

In depth look at EFT here