Eclectic Therapy

As a therapist I borrow from different approaches and in my work I blend them. I am trained in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy and in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, but I borrow ideas and techniques from Cognitive Therapy. Like most therapists, I use techniques of listening, reflecting, exploring history, and creating a relationship, that are grounded in Rogerian and Psychodynamic approaches.

According to the American Psychological Association, Eclectic Psychotherapy

I focus primarily on building my relationship with my clients and then sharing therapeutic tools as they become relevant. Studies have shown that the biggest indicator of positive change for clients is the quality of relationship they feel they have with their therapist, so this is my anchor. The principles of building relationship that I strive to embody are authenticity, compassion, and creation of a collaborative relationship that focuses on the client needs.

There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to mental health. Some modalities will work better with some clients, and some modalities will not. I do not take a cookie cutter approach to my work the clients.

Together we will discuss how you would like to use therapy to your benefit. We discuss your intentions / goals for therapy in the first session. I utilize any relevant tools/interventions/modalities Ive learned work to help guide your process. My approach is collaborative and empowering. In 1 session I may use CBT, Relationship coaching, strength based therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Someone with trauma I will work in tandem with another therapist using EMDR. The sky is not the limit!

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.

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.

I use an eclectic therapy approach, which allows me to draw from multiple therapeutic techniques to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. This flexibility ensures that I can address a wide range of issues, from trauma and anxiety to depression and life transitions. By combining different methods, I can adapt to what works best for the client, offering a personalized path to healing and growth that evolves as the client's needs change throughout therapy.

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

What is eclectic therapy? Simply put, I am no purist. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities I have been trained in over the years, whether psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, or trauma therapies. I pick and choose which approaches to use based on how to best serve you and your needs.

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 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.

Eclectic Therapy is the therapeutic practice of curtailing a wide variety of therapeutic exercises to best fit your needs. In sessions with me, we will learn more about the things you want to work on and find the tools that fit best for you.

I like to think of my therapy as eclectic. I have a grab bag of styles and skills that I use as a client needs them.

I like to consider myself an Eclectic therapist, which means in essence that I use several therapy theories that fit the needs of people I'm working with for a maximum positive outcome. I don't think that " one size fits all ". The world can be a complicating place to navigate so we need to use all the tools we can to strengthen our inter resources to live fulfilling lives.

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 therapy is a flexible approach that draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. This approach allows me to use the most effective methods available to address your unique needs.

I believe Eclectic Therapy can be one of the greatest tools in the therapy relationship. Utilizing interventions from both behavioral therapy (more skills-based, immediate, observable solutions) and insight-oriented therapy (asking questions of identity, figuring out who you are, exploring self-narratives), I help clients improve their lives on a day-to-day basis as well as gaining a sense of wholeness underneath it all. I pull from many schools of therapy to tailor my eclectic approach.