Eclectic Therapy

As a therapist I borrow from different approaches and in my work I blend them. I am trained in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy and in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, but I borrow ideas and techniques from Cognitive Therapy. Like most therapists, I use techniques of listening, reflecting, exploring history, and creating a relationship, that are grounded in Rogerian and Psychodynamic approaches.

My therapeutic approach is above all client-centered, bringing a wide variety of therapeutic strategies and modalities to fit the needs of each specific client. We are all different and thus will respond to different types of treatments. I listen to each client to understand what might best work for them and assist in their individual growth.

As an eclectic therapist, my outlook is shaped from a variety of theoretical orientations, many of which can exist simultaneously. I primarily work with clients through humanistic/person-centered, psychodynamic, and systems theoretical orientations among others.

I believe that every individual is unique, with their own set of experiences, beliefs, and goals. This perspective shapes my eclectic approach, allowing me to integrate techniques from different therapies—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices. By combining elements from these frameworks, I can adapt when needed in order to better assist you in treatment.

Taking from the DBT concept of "do what works", my approach is very eclectic. I tend to use a variety of different approaches when working with clients. For me there are no "one fits all" therapies. Each client is unique and my goal is to find the approach that works for you. Approaches that I tend to favor include CBT, DBT, attachment based, mindfulness-based, IFS, recovery/12-step concepts, ACT and trauma-informed approaches. My goal is to find the approach that works for you.

Treatment is not a one-size-fits all approach, so by using an eclectic approach and utilizing the most fitting tools from other modalities, an appropriate treatment plan can be established.

I use art and music-based therapy activities to connect with her clients. Art and music are forms of deep creative expression, and allow for communication that extends past what we can express verbally. I also use drama-therapy to help enact emotions, patterns and other aspects of life.

I believe each client is unique and therefore I have multiple tools in my toolbox to help tailer therapy to each individuals needs. My goal is to meet you where you are at and walk your journey with you by shining light on areas that need time or attention. Some modalities I use include: EMDR, CBT, DBT, Meditation, breathe work, and ACT.

I use an Eclectic therapy which is an approach that draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. I gather techniques from CBT, person centered, psychodynamic, existential, and a multitude of others to create a flexible approach.

I strongly believe in therapist being well-versed in a variety of treatment modalities, as each individual is different, and each challenges requires a different approach. I bring knowledge of several different perspectives of therapy and use all of these approaches in different ways.

The clinician utilizes more than one focus, or technique, of therapy. S/he chooses the best possible approach or combination of approached designed to match what the client needs. It is a fluidity of techniques used to best serve the client. To do this well, the clinician needs to be familiar with each technique they engage.

As an eclectic therapist I am able to use pieces of many different therapeutic orientations to best meet your needs. I am trained and versed in numerous treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness Based Treatment, Solution Focused, Etc. My training and understanding of numerous tools allows me to provide the most integrative and individualize care for you.

I utilize a multi-technique approach combining techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have advanced training in trauma and have had successful outcomes for clients of all ages.

With eclectic therapy, sessions and goal-planning are curated in respect to the needs of each client, often drawing from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to achieve said goals. This then allows for freedom to adapt to the individual and their changing needs and desires in a way that best fits the situation as opposed to rigidly adhering to a single modality.

Eclectic therapy sounds fancier than it is. Eclectic therapy draws from multiple theories and techniques. It is a flexible and multifaceted approach to therapy that allows the therapist to use the most effective methods available to address each individual client's needs. As a former teacher I am ingrained with the idea that every human is unique with their own learning styles and coping skills. My goal is to try to always meet the client where they are. Your therapy will be unique to you.

My approach depends on the person with whom I'm working.

There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to mental health. Some modalities will work better with some clients, and some modalities will not. I do not take a cookie cutter approach to my work the clients.

I provide an integrative approach to therapy that combines a variety of therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of each individual client through a lens of being person-centered, anti-oppressive, and non-judgmental. Therapeutic approaches I frequently call upon are Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy, Narrative Theory, Somatic practices, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.