Eclectic Therapy

I always try to incorporate humor into my sessions to alleviate stress and help clients find some joy, even for a moment, in their lives.

I believe in an eclectic integrative approach that considers the client through a holistic lens and formulates a treatment plan unique to their journey through healing.

I don't believe therapy is “one size fits all.” Over 20 years in the field, I've developed a large toolbox & we’ll pull out different strategies/techniques as we need them: existential, CBT, art, internal & external family systems, couples/relational, play... and my very own modality– TALKyoga©: a unique integration of classic talk therapy (a.k.a. psychotherapy, counseling, therapy) with yoga & meditation/mindfulness techniques. Together we'll get creative & come up with the best plan for YOU.

I use multiple therapeutic approaches in my therapy practice. I pull from theoretical orientations like cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, person-centered therapy, and more. I believe that no one approach is perfect and that each person requires a unique treatment plan.

I consider myself eclectic as I often include techniques and skills from many different therapeutic modalities.

The eclectic therapy approach involves the integration of theory and technique from various therapy models. The application of this training is determined by the needs of each person that walks into my office. I integrate eclectic approaches within the art therapy modality to expand the potential for healing . I am currently receiving training in Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and will be adapting my therapy approach to primarily focus on ACT theory and practice in combination with art.

I'm extensively trained and experienced in a number of treatment modalities- Soldier's Heart, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Gottman Method Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and more. BUT... I meet you where YOU are, I don't impose any agenda on you and what you're dealing with.

I believe that every client's story is different and should be treated as such. The best practice I have found is Eclectic Therapy, meaning I do not only use one approach within my sessions. I take my time to get to know my clients and understand where they are coming from, so that I can choose the best approach that works for them. That usually consists of a variety of different strategies in order to treat each person as unique individuals.

I believe each client deserves a treatment plan that is designed for them. By using an eclectic approach, we can work together to find methods that work best for you!

I utilize a mix of various modalities depending on the client's need - EMDR, IFS, Trauma, Grounding and Mindfulness work, DBT, a focus on systemic and cultural intersection, etc. depending on what the symptoms and focus of each session are.

I am constantly participating in trainings and staying up to date on research to utilize any approach that may benefit my clientele.

As an eclectic therapist I am able to use components of many different therapeutic orientations to best meet your needs. I am trained 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 many tools allows me to provide the most integrative and individualized care for you.

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.

Eclectic to me, means a model that allows me to integrate different approaches and theories to best serve my client's needs. I was trained to listen deeply in a very robust, clinical, client-centered, and holistic model of psychotherapy where issues like anxiety and depression could be engaged with from either a psychodynamic perspective or a cognitive behavioural one. When notions from the world of Gestalt therapy are helpful, then I will use those etc.

Eclectic therapy is an approach that allows the therapist to use different methods to cater to the client's individual needs. While addressing the client's needs, the therapist, when needed, will utilize multiple theoretical orientations to help maximize the client's potential to gain insights by drawing upon different forms of learning. I believe the flexibility in eclectic therapy enables the therapist-client relationship to develop a treatment plan best suited for the client.

We will collaborate to create an individualized trauma-informed experience to facilitate healing drawing on multiple modalities, including mindfulness, somatic, relational, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Expressive Arts.

My approach draws from the insight and wisdom of several different theories, which includes attachment, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness and relational. In utilizing diverse ways of addressing client's desires for personal growth, emotional healing and intentional movement forward, I can support you in 'connecting the dots' and gaining insight, both from your own inherent wisdom and the wisdom of others.

"eclectic" simply means i do not exclusively follow any one or any few therapeutic modalities. i commit to an eclectic approach to honor the uniqueness of each client. i value remaining flexible and open so i can meet every client right where they are, as they are. i hope the information on my profile can offer a strong sense of the work i do and why i do the work i do.

Eclectic Therapy is a person centered style of therapy that utilizes aspects from more than one therapeutic model, based on the client's individual needs. Eclectic Therapy with one therapist may look different from how it looks with another therapist, as they may choose to combine different types of therapy models. For more info: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/eclectic-therapy

I believe in individualized care. Eclectic Therapy uses a variety of techniques and gives us the flexibility to tailor your sessions to best treat your current challenges, as well as any changes along the way.