EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched. Though often connected to the treatment of trauma, it is a method that has proven effective for the treatment of a broad range of psychological, emotional, and physiological issues. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. It can assist in the alleviation of symptoms and disturbances related to individuals’ pasts and current lives. One of the main benefits of EMDR = it links the “maladaptive” neural networks to the “adaptive” neural networks, so that frozen or stuck memories can link up to new information and healing can take place.
Ecotherapy
Nature is considered a remarkable resource for healing and can help decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Connecting with nature can provide unique opportunities to explore your connection with self and the world around you. It is often called a “therapeutic partner” in the counseling field. Ecotherapy is the practice of incorporating the natural world into therapy. Ecotherapy can have many applications, at times it may look like sessions in a park, while on a walk, or it may be assignments between session that are geared towards interaction with nature or reflections on metaphors involving self and nature. Other times it may be more outdoor adventure based. Getting outside can help to shift perspective and tap into your resiliency! Themes of building distress tolerance and noticing how your body holds stress are just some of the ways ecotherapy can work.
Psychedelic-Assisted therapy
Dr. Sabrina Hadeed offers Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Psilocybin-assisted therapy. Reach out to her to inquire about details!
Family Counseling and Parent Support
Guiding children and teens, along with their parents, through the many challenges of life at home, at school, and with friends.
Parenthood can be the most rewarding and joyful experience. It can also be stressful and confusing. Whether you are thinking of becoming a parent, are a new parent, or have been navigating the parenting waters for some time - family counseling can be a safe place to help you resolve conflict and deepen family connections. Family therapy can involve the whole family or just those willing and able to participate. Family therapy can address the following:
Focus on problem-solving, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, healthy listening, and the practice of both positive and constructive feedback.
Families adjusting to transitions, divorce, and blended families.
Learn coping strategies and tools for strengthening healthy communication. Understand common road blocks in communication. Learn to identify, prevent, or avoid triggers without feeling like you are ‘walking on egg shells’.
New parents can learn to work through changes in intimacy, connectedness and responsibilities.
Therapeutic Approach
In our counseling work, we often utilize experiential methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational “here and now” approaches, attachment theory, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and narrative exposure therapies.
The art of counseling often incorporates the use of metaphor, which can help to shift our perspective and deepen understanding. We also believe in the importance and power of advocacy for equal rights for all individuals. We strive to be aware of and accountable for my biases and privileges and to work as respectfully as we can within a trauma-informed and relational framework. We maintain an affirming gender and sexual diversity position with all individuals.
We specialize in providing non-traditional out-of-office therapy. This is known as ecotherapy (and adventure based therapy), the practice of incorporating the natural world into therapy.
Ecotherapy can have many applications, at times it may look like sessions in a park, while on a walk, or it may be assignments between session that are geared towards interaction with nature or reflections on metaphors involving self and nature. Other times it could be more outdoor adventure-based activities. Getting outside can help to shift perspective and tap into your resiliency! Themes of building distress tolerance and noticing how your body holds stress are just some of the ways ecotherapy can work.
Our approach in counseling focuses on helping you confront the present courageously and constructively – in order to move forward with health and wellness. For past trauma, we will examine how past experiences are impacting your present life and we may revisit the memories using the best-fit clinical approach (EMDR, Narrative Exposure, grounding techniques, psychotherapy, etc). Supporting this method, is a mind-body wellness approach. This approach comes from the belief that the body is a powerful container in how it holds and manifests past experiences and it can be a critical tool for exploration and healing. Throughout trauma work, there will be attention to how your body is reacting to the process (physiological) and we will work together to help you regulate your body’s reactivity.