Candy Caceres (She/her)

Depending on the trauma and person, interventions can vary in nature. We develop the best treatment plan, which may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) a type of talking therapy that aims to help people manage problems by changing how they think, feel, and behave. Additionally, we have clinicians who are Trauma Focussed CBT certified and trained in Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

In our practice we aim to improve parental capacity to provide sensitive and responsive caregiving, with the ultimate goal of improving child attachment patterns. Additionally, we work with individuals who want to heal their inner child.

Anxiety can be debilitating for many, impacting overall functioning. Interventions are individualized, and can include mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication referrals and support groups.

The goals of the Gottman Method include increasing closeness and friendship behaviors, addressing conflict productively, and building a life of shared meaning together. The Gottman Method involves customizing principles from the research to each couple’s particular patterns and challenges.

EMDR therapy uses a structured eight-phase approach that includes: Phase 1: History-takingPhase 2: Preparing the clientPhase 3: Assessing the target memoryPhases 4-7: Processing the memory to adaptive resolutionPhase 8: Evaluating treatment results.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective means of treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.