ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

In this first stage, your therapist will gather information about your history, current symptoms, and overall functioning. Based on this information, your therapist will determine an accurate diagnosis, and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

There are a number of evidenced-based practices that are effective in helping individuals manage symptoms of stress and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are just a few examples.

HOLISTIC SUPPORT

Healing for anxiety goes beyond talk-therapy. Sessions will also focus on your overall well-being. This might include exercise, nutrition psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, and stress management strategies.

RELAPSE PREVENTION:

Anxiety can be a persistent, but therapy provides you with tools to manage it effectively in the long term. You’ll learn coping mechanisms, develop healthy habits, and create an aftercare plan to support lasting success.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

In this first stage, your therapist will gather information about your history, current symptoms, and overall functioning. Based on this information, your therapist will determine an accurate diagnosis, and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.

STABILIZATION AND SAFETY

The stage focuses on establishing a sense of safety and stability. It may involve teaching coping skills and grounding techniques to manage distressing symptoms, addressing immediate safety concerns, and creating a supportive therapeutic environment. Stabilization can also include a referral for medication management, if necessary, to alleviate severe symptoms or co-occurring mental health conditions.

PSYCHOEDUCATION

Education about trauma and its effects is a crucial aspect of treatment. Psychoeducation helps individuals better understand their experiences, normalize their responses, and reduce self-blame and shame.

TRAUMA-FOCUSED THERAPIES

The core of trauma treatment often involves evidence-based therapies specifically designed to address trauma-related issues. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are widely used. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to the trauma. On the other hand, EMDR focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity.

Mindfulness can change the physiology of the body and brain in ways that strengthen, heal and protect. Mindfulness has been proven to lower stress and anxiety, reduce physical pain, improve sleep quality, and restore emotional balance.

Mindfulness is a moment-by-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings and sensations.

In these sessions your therapist will guide you through Mindful Practices, and teach realistic ways to implement these skills in your day-to-day routine.

MEDITATION

Practicing mindfulness meditation to increase present-moment awareness and promote relaxation.

BREATHING EXERCISES

Focusing on deep breathing techniques to regulate emotions and reduce anxiety.

BODY SCANS

Systematically directing attention to different parts of the body to promote relaxation and body awareness.