What are therapeutic approaches?
A therapeutic approach refers to the lens your therapist sees your presenting concerns through. Your therapist will select treatment interventions that are based on their therpeutic approach. Below is a list of various treatment approaches used by our team. Tyically, a combination of several therapeutic approaches are used in the therapeutic process.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT focus on the interconnected relationships between our thoughts, emotions/body sensations, and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a cognitive-behavioral approach that includes an emphasis on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive flexibility.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as a system of subpersonalities called “parts” whose interactions influence our mood, behavior, and thinking.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is a cognitive-behavioral approach that uses gradual and systematic exposure to feared stimuli while preventing engagement in safety behaviors that function as avoidance.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy addresses unhelpful patterns of thinking referred to as “schemas” by exploring the development, function, and impact of schemas.
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a mindfulness-based approach, highlighting the importance practicing nonjudgement with our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and focuses on developing and consulting personal values.