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This is considered the 3rd Wave of Behaviorism and is cutting edge treatment with a large evidence base.

Achieving a sense of vitality

1. Mindfulness training
2. Acceptance: Learning how to approach and have difficult experiences related to thoughts, emotions, sensations, and more
3. Commitment: Core Values Clarification and living consistently with a sense of purpose

Researchers are consistently finding that avoiding and or controlling our internal experiences (Experiential Avoidance) actually leads to greater suffering and an increase in symptoms.

A few examples of experiential avoidance:

• Whatever you do, do not think about a pink elephant. What did you think of?
• Try your hardest not to feel your chair, or if standing, the floor. What did you feel?

ACT | Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

You do not have to have survived something catastrophic for the past to be affecting your present. EMDR was originally developed for trauma but is now used for a wide range of difficulties. If your therapist thinks it could help you reach your goals, they will talk with you about whether it is a good fit.

Keep the past in the past where it belongs, and reprocess memories that may be contributing to current difficulties

Using bilateral stimulation by engaging both hemispheres of the brain allows for desensitization and reprocessing of memories and experiences that impact you today. Your therapist will work with you to feel comfortable and use handheld pulsars that alternate vibrations through the hands to deliver bilateral stimulation. Additional methods include eye movement tracking via computer software or audio tones delivered through headphones, making treatment accessible in person and virtually. Once you feel safe, processing begins. Unlike other trauma treatments, EMDR puts you in the driver seat, meaning you direct when you need to stop, take a break, or skip for the session.

EMDR International Association

Most approaches treat symptoms. IFS goes deeper, working directly with the root causes of anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-sabotage by addressing the inner system driving them. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, it is one of the most effective evidence-based models available for lasting psychological change, not just temporary relief.

To stop being at war with yourself and start responding to life from a place of clarity rather than being driven by fear, shame, or old wounds

1. Parts Work: We all have different parts, the people-pleaser, the inner critic, the one that shuts down under pressure. IFS helps you identify these parts, understand what they are trying to do for you, and stop being hijacked by them
2. Unburdening: Many of our parts are still reacting to things that happened years ago. This work helps release those old burdens so your past stops running your present
3. Self-Leadership: At your core is a calm, clear, capable version of you. IFS helps put that part back in charge

A few signs this might resonate:

• You react in ways you do not understand and later regret
• You know what you need to do but something keeps blocking you
• Your inner critic is relentless and nothing seems to quiet it
• You have done talk therapy before but feel like you keep circling the same patterns without real change

IFS Institute | Internal Family Systems Model

Sex therapy is a specialized, talk-based treatment that addresses the emotional, psychological, and relational factors affecting your sexual health and intimacy. It is far more common than most people realize, and far less intimidating than most people expect. Sessions are confidential, conducted fully clothed, and focused entirely on conversation.

To develop a healthier, more satisfying relationship with your sexuality and intimacy, whether that means resolving a specific concern or simply understanding yourself better

1. Assessment: Understanding your history, values, and specific concerns without judgment
2. Psychoeducation: Many sexual difficulties stem from misinformation, unrealistic expectations, or gaps in knowledge. Accurate information alone can be transformative
3. Addressing the Psychological Layer: Anxiety, shame, past experiences, and relationship dynamics all play a significant role in sexual health. This work helps untangle what is getting in the way
4. Skills and Practice: Depending on your goals, structured exercises may be recommended to build comfort, connection, and confidence outside of sessions

A few reasons people come to sex therapy:

• Low or mismatched desire with a partner
• Difficulty with arousal, pain, or physical response
• Anxiety or avoidance around intimacy
• Recovery from infidelity, sexual trauma, or significant life changes
• Wanting to explore identity, orientation, or relationship structure in a safe space
• Simply feeling disconnected from this part of yourself and not knowing why

If you have tried everything and still cannot sleep, CBT-i is the gold standard in insomnia treatment and the most effective long-term solution available. Unlike sleep medications, which manage symptoms, CBT-i gets to the root of what is keeping you awake and gives you tools that last.

Uninterrupted, restorative sleep on a consistent basis

1. Mindfulness and relaxation training to calm an overactive nervous system at bedtime
2. Bedtime wind down routine education and planning
3. Addressing environmental and dietary factors that can trigger or worsen insomnia
4. Examining the thoughts and beliefs about sleep that are keeping you stuck in a cycle
5. Sleep restriction (note: due to certain contraindications, this should only be done following a thorough psychological assessment and with a trained therapist)

A few signs this might be for you:

You lie awake for hours even when you are exhausted

Your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow

You wake up in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep

Poor sleep is affecting your mood, focus, relationships, or work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) | Sleep Foundation

If you feel like life has been stuck on hard mode for too long, you might be struggling with a neurodivergent brain trapped in a neurotypical world of expectations for performance. These assessments are targeted to assess for the presence of ADHD specifically, whether a re-evaluation necessary for school accommodations or to learn how a childhood diagnosis has evolved into adulthood difficulties. ADHD assessments are available for those 18+.

Give your struggles a name, learn how to make life more manageable through behavioral lifestyle changes, and move toward self-acceptance.

1. Complete intake forms about current symptoms, including inventories answered by close people in your life.
2. Attend a 3-hour, in-office appointment to do a deep dive on symptom assessment.
3. Attend a 1-hour follow-up session to learn how your brain works, your specific challenges, and gain directives on specific changes that will make a difference in your motivation, productivity, and mood.
4. If meeting diagnostic criteria, take the Statement of Diagnosis document to your primary care provider to evaluate stimulant medication as a treatment option.

A few signs this might be for you:

• You are constantly feeling overwhelmed by your workload
• You don’t have the motivation to do anything
• Your laundry/dishes/yardwork are on your to-do list, but never get done.
• You are constantly running late or often forget meetings were scheduled.