Therapy Treatments

How We Work

Healing requires care for the mind, body, and nervous system. Our integrative approach combines many Bottom-Up and somatic models of care:

Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)

Helps survivors of complex trauma understand symptoms as protective responses and supports stabilization and integration of parts of self.
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

A structured trauma therapy model using bilateral stimulation to help the brain process distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity to support healing with integrating past experiences adaptively.
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Integrates body awareness with emotional and cognitive processing to transform trauma-related patterns stored in the body and support healing through regulation and safety.
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Relational Models of Care

We draw from EFT, PACT, and Imago to help partners understand patterns, strengthen connection, and build secure, responsive relationships.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Creates a safe, supportive environment that recognizes the impact of trauma on the mind and body, prioritizing empowerment, regulation, repair, and healing.
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Strengths-Based Therapy

Focuses on clients’ existing inner resources of strength and resilience to help them build confidence, navigate challenges, and create sustainable change.
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DBT/Emotional Regulation

Uses skills-based strategies to help clients manage emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and build coping tools for everyday life.
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