Creative counseling, or creative therapy, is a therapeutic approach that integrates artistic and expressive techniques—such as music, art, drama, dance, and writing—into traditional counseling practices. Creative therapies allow clients to explore emotions, thoughts,...
Therapy Approaches Articles
General types of therapy from tried-and-true methods that have been around for some time, to newer innovations and the latest techniques.
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Therapist vs. Psychologist? Therapist vs. Psychotherapist?
When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Each professional has a unique role in providing support, from talk therapy to psychological...
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes and responds to the effects of psychological injury on individuals. It aims to create environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. I run a trauma-informed practice, believing that healing...
Narrative Couples Therapy
Couples can become entangled in negative stories about their relationships—stories that define them by their conflicts rather than their strengths. Narrative couples therapy, rooted in the work of Michael White and David Epston, offers a transformative approach by...
Family of Origin Therapy: Impactful, Actionable Insights
As a psychologist specializing in Family of Origin Therapy, I help people explore how their early experiences shape their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the challenges we face in adulthood—such as difficulties with boundaries, self-doubt, anxiety,...
Relational Therapy and Object Relations Therapy
Relational therapy, or relational psychotherapy, is a treatment that focuses on the role of social connections in a person’s emotional well-being. It is based on the idea that our connections with others shape our sense of self and that emotional distress often stems...