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Therapeutic Modalities
What to expect
Therapy isn't always organized in a structured way. Although together we will work out goals and set a treatment plan for how we may reach these goals each session may vary with the impact of your daily life. Crisis events may lead the session in a direction not preplanned, or the natural flow of where the session goes may be something unexpected. Typically I use a blend of modalities and experience in psychotherapy. These include psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, attachment based principles, psychoeducation and cognitive reconstructuring.
All of the psychotherapy that I have done has lead me to the learning that the brain knows how to heal, that each session may be very different but the theme of these sessions will always take advantage of my training, and skills with what your needs are to reach positive outcomes with both in mind. Through your active role in change and my support and empathy healing is always possible.
I have a background of my own personal healing, exploration through the Law of Attraction, CBT, mindfulness, trauma therapy and more that have impacted my private practice in positive ways. Below I will describe just a number of the modalities I use in sessions with clients.
Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)
What is it?
TIR is a evidence based model of therapy to focus on healing from the impact trauma has had in our lives. Developed in 1984 it has been useful in relief from emotional pain, stronger self esteem, relationship support and personal growth. Like other evidence based therapi TIR is considered an exposure technique in that the client will take a deeper look at the impact and event of trauma in order to process and heal.
Research
TIR is considered fairly new in the therapeutic world of research practices to heal from trauma. However in 2012 it was entered into the National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices. You can read more about it here.
Brainspotting
What is it?
Brainspotting is one of the newest modalities I use, but also one of the most powerfully effective! Discovered in 2003 by David Grand PhD it is quickly becoming a go to modality for therapists around the world. Brainspotting locates points in the client’s visual field that help to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain. Where you look effects how you feel.
Brainspotting is used not only on trauma, anxiety and grief but is ideal for addictions, suicidal ideation, relationship discord, as well as expansion in athletic abilities, mindfulness, career paths and purpose. You can heal negative cycles and learned patterns but also expand on the positive aspects you are seeking. You can read more about brainspotting here.
I am a certified brainspotting practitioner with training in Phase 1 and 2 of brainspotting as well as Expansion and Addictions. I have been practicing brainspotting since September 2022 with amazing results for my clients.
Research
Brainspotting has been shown to be more effective than EMDR in some research studies. It has been increasing in research and case studies since its discovery and powerful healing of psychological distress. You can take a look at some of the research here.
