Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a empirically based form of psychological treatment. According to the American Psychological Association, CBT is based on the following principles:

1. Faulty, unhelpful thought patterns lead to psychological problems
2. Learned patterns of unhelpful behavior lead to psychological problems
3. Positive, more helpful though patterns and behaviors can be learned and practiced

At Mind Empowerment, we work together to help you learn to recognize these unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and work to replace them with more helpful ones.

Other important tenets of CBT include developing problem-solving skills, learning to investigate negative emotions rather than avoid them, and becoming your own “therapist” by challenging your thoughts and behaviors.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an innovative approach to therapy that seeks to rapidly relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

ART combines traditional modes of therapy with eye movements, which have been shown to reduce inhibition while traumatic memories are recalled—accelerating the therapeutic process. Because of the shorter timeline, many clients find ART to be less overwhelming than other modes of therapy.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that is tailored to individuals that experience powerful, difficult-to-control emotions.

DBT grew out of treatments designed for borderline personality disorder, self-injury, and individuals at risk for suicide. Despite the extreme context of DBT’s beginnings, many have found success with the approach for emotional regulation and negotiating complex social situations.

Like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, clients are asked to keep a diary of their emotions and learn to recognize unhelpful responses to those emotions. Across sessions, we will work with you to recognize patterns in your emotions and develop a plan to respond to yourself and others with greater skill and grace.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a simple, yet powerful approach for those that are on the fence about undergoing the therapeutic process. MI was initially developed as an interventional technique to challenge ambivalence and uncover motivation within individuals suffering from substance and alcohol use disorders, eating disorders, and other self-destructive behaviors the individual may not be ready to address.

Through active listening, we work with you to uncover your personal values and discover your intrinsic motivation. We strive to create an open, supportive environment that facilitates dialog without judgment.

As Stephen Rollnick, one of the creators of MI, put it—

“The more you try to insert information and advice into others, the more they tend to back off and resist…Put simply, Motivational Interviewing involves coming alongside the person and helping them to say why and how they might change for themselves.”

Unlike traditional psychotherapy that searches the past to resolve trauma, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on problems in the present to improve your future.

We work with you to create an optimistic vision of the future and master the tools needed to get there. Because the focus of SFBT is the present, clients are often relieved to find that their personal relationships and self-image are not put under the microscope—instead, each session is designed to bring you closer to a future you want for yourself.

Crisis Stabilization is an immediate intervention meant for those in acute emotional distress or those who are suicidal. We offer a safe, supportive environment and will work with you to make a plan for the day.

We partner with other crisis services and will ensure you get the help you need and have a plan in place before you leave. Your safety is our highest concern.

If you need immediate help, please see our Crisis Resources page or call 911.

Somatic Experiencing Techniques are designed to resolve trauma and stress by recognizing that the body plays a central role in both processes. By paying mindful attention to your body and its sensations, we aim to safely release tension and dispel negative energy.

Somatic Experiencing Techniques are a great solution for those who want a holistic, body-centered approach to healing.