Open Minds takes an integrative approach to psychotherapy. By drawing from a wide array of evidence-based techniques, we are confident we have the knowledge and skills to assist in achieving your goals. We see each client as an individual, and believe your therapy should reflect your unique needs!
Below are brief descriptions of some of the treatment modalities we utilize!
CBT
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.
This treatment focuses on problem solving and acceptance-based strategies. It operates within a framework of dialectical methods. The term dialectical refers to the processes that bring opposite concepts together such as change and acceptance.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy technique that promotes accepting negative thoughts, feelings, and events. It encourages a person to mindfully participate in activities that uphold their core beliefs and values.
The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
Trauma informed therapeutic approach that helps individuals decrease the emotional and physiological distress associated with traumatic memories. Through reprocessing experiences within the safety of the therapeutic space, individuals can regain a sense of internal security and confidence in navigating daily life.
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the psychological roots of formative emotions and experiences. Its hallmarks are self-reflection and self-examination, and the use of the relationship between therapist and patient as a window into problematic relationship patterns in the patient’s life. Its goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptoms but to help people lead healthier lives.
