"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao Tzu
Individual Therapy
During an individual therapy session, the client and clinician meet one-on-one for fifty minutes to one hour. These meetings typically occur weekly or every other week. Sessions are conducted in a confidential and supportive environment. The amount of time spent in therapy depends on the needs of the client as well as their personal goals. The type of intervention(s) implemented in therapy depends on the client’s needs and the therapist’s training. A few of the interventions we utilize here include psychotherapists such as EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy. We also utilize interventions from the humanistic approach, such as existential therapy, Gestalt therapy, and person-centered approach. Some clients express a desire to use third wave therapies which include Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy etc. Because we tailor our approach, we find that not everyone communicates feelings verbally, therefore, we also use expressive therapies such as art or sand tray therapies to reach our goals in therapy.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."-Gandhi
Couples and Family Therapy
Even the healthiest of couples and families experience some degree of conflict in their lives. The secret is to address those issues head-on and not let your less-loving interactions define you. In couples and family therapy sessions, you can gain insight into your relationship dynamics, stop conflicts before they start, and repair any lingering emotional wounds or traumas. First, your therapist will assess your relationship and work with both of you to establish meaningful goals by meeting with each of you individually and together as a couple. Based on what is learned in those initial sessions, the therapist will create a treatment plan for getting your relationship to a healthier place. Together the family will work on creating that plan, so everyone can be clear on what you all would like to achieve and how to get there. The interventions we employ during these sessions include The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao Tzu
Group Therapy
Group therapy is loosely defined as having more than one client treated at the same time by at least one therapist. Group sizes can vary depending on the type of group therapy being employed. Group sizes can vary from as small as 3 and as many as 12.
Owner and Therapist: Julie Barbour, LCSW
Psychoeducational Classes
Psychoeducational groups are a form of group therapy that is less focused on developing relationships between clients, and instead, focused on providing education through information-sharing and the development of healthy coping mechanisms. Members of a psychoeducational group often share similar circumstances which allows the group to focus on a specific set of needs and unique topics. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can be reduced through attendance, especially as clients begin to realize that their problems are not theirs alone. In these sessions, group members are able to learn about their needs and practice new skills in a safe environment surrounded by people who more readily relate to their experiences.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao Tzu
Clinical Supervision
To create collaborative treatment plans utilizing measurable goals to ensure that you meet the desired outcomes that brought you into therapy. To give and receive feedback so that the treatment is tailored to your insights and circumstances. Success is ultimately achieved through partnership, flexibility, open mindedness, and work.