Integrative Therapy

Through advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, clinical hypnosis through intensive three-year training at Saybrook University, advances in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mind-Body medicine, several years of study in both applied Positive Psychology and applied Spiritual Psychology, The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Analysis, Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, to name a few, Mr. Burks customizes therapy to meet the needs of each client.

I draw from multiple modalities, theories, and techniques in working with my clients. I view it as my role to flex to fit my clients, rather than asking them to fit my approach--while there are theories that I am drawn towards, I work to incorporate feedback from clients to help shape my approach.

This approach allows us to incorporates the fundamental principles of traditional psychotherapy and holistic medicine to promote healing on all levels: emotional physical, mental and spiritual.

I pull concepts and integrate techniques from a variety of theoretical backgrounds to personalize my therapeutic style to what resonates and works for you. All parts of you are welcome, and together, we can explore the many aspects of your lived experience in support of your personal growth and transformation.

I believe therapy should be integrative and catered to your specific needs. I use a variety of therapeutic theories and techniques dependent on your individual goals and needs.

As I am trained in a number of evidence based treatments, I pull from all of these depending on ever individual clients needs to tailor treatment for them and address their unique struggles.

I'm a lifelong learner, and a well-developed, skillful therapist. In years of professional development, I've received various levels of training in the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SE, EMDR, NVC, IFS, psychodynamic, and group therapy. I borrow tools and insights from all these therapies and integrate them for my client's benefit with my primary grounding and advanced training in SCT and SAVI, which together offer a broad and deep framework for healing and growth.

I greatly appreciate an Integrative approach, and love the ethical code "do no harm." At Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) we learned several types of therapy, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, and others that can be included as an integrative therapy approach, such as feminist, gestalt, attachment, culturally sensitive, existential, Gottman method, Mindfulness, narrative, and more.

Pluralistic & integrative is different from "eclectic". It means allowing for a flexible, intentional, careful, individualized integration of different approaches, interventions, techniques, adaptions - depending on the client's preferences, needs, neurotype, & focus in therapy. We co-create a treatment plan with clients, & continue to tailor the work as we go, according to what's working for the client, & changes in their circumstances, comfort level & preferences.

I practice from a holistic, integrative (body-mind-spirit) approach that allows all dimensions of your experience to be included in treatment. My approach empowers you to tap into all of your resources and connect with your full potential.

I work with a professional and empathetic approach. I consider all behavioral changes that might disrupt the wellbeing process. This session utilizes an integrative blend of psychotherapeutic modalities to help bring a positive lifestyle change.

I'm a lifelong learner, and well-developed, skillful therapist. In years of graduate and post-graduate education, I've received various levels of training in the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SE, EMDR, NVC, and IFS. I borrow tools and insights from all these therapies and integrate them for my client's benefit with my primary grounding and advanced training in systems-oriented (SCT) therapy and SAVI, which together offer a broad and deep framework for human challenges and growth.

Irivn Yalom, one of the most influential therapists of the past 50-years, advocating that a new therapy is created with each therapy client. No one therapy is right for every client. My integrative approach is rooted in existential-humanistic therapy; however, I draw from various other depth psychologies and solution-focused therapies to adjust my therapy approach to the particular needs of each client.

I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to address the unique needs of my clients. Integrative therapy involves combining different therapeutic modalities to create a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. I have a commitment to working collaboratively with clients, and I am flexible and transparent throughout our work together.

Integrative therapy combines a variety of theoretical orientations and approaches to treatment to ensure that the client's unique needs are being met in therapy.

Treatment can often aim to see what can be learned and introduced from various perspectives in practice, with this being common with most clients.