Eclectic Therapy

I am an eclectic therapist in that I pull from a number of different therapeutic orientations and modalities to best support each individual client. There are some overarching grief theories that I utilize AND I don't believe in a one size fits all approach. Your loss was unique to you so your therapy experience gets to be unique to you as well. I like to work with my clients to better understand what tools and approaches are going to be the best fit for them.

I love to learn and grow. I will take what works for people wherever I find it or am taught it. I try and use the client's perspective and worldview to help them understand the what, why, and how of their experiences and use this to make change for the future.

I like to consider myself an Eclectic therapist, which means in essence that I use several therapy theories that fit the needs of people I'm working with for a maximum positive outcome. I don't think that " one size fits all ". The world can be a complicating place to navigate so we need to use all the tools we can to strengthen our inter resources to live fulfilling lives.

Just as many other therapists, I recognize that one treatment modality may not be the best fit for everyone who chooses to work with me. That is why I will utilize not only DBT and SFBT but also the treatment modalities listed on my profile. I use a variety of treatment modalities so that we can find the right one for you. I'm receptive to all feedback and want to make sure we address your concerns in a way that works for you.

What is eclectic therapy? Simply put, I am no purist. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities I have been trained in over the years, whether psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, or trauma therapies. I pick and choose which approaches to use based on how to best serve you and your needs.

My approach depends on the person with whom I'm working.

We will collaborate to create an individualized trauma-informed experience to facilitate healing drawing on multiple modalities, including mindfulness, somatic, relational, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Expressive Arts.

I'm extensively trained and experienced in a number of treatment modalities- Soldier's Heart, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Gottman Method Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and more. BUT... I meet you where YOU are, I don't impose any agenda on you and what you're dealing with.

I use an eclectic therapeutic approach in order to provide personalized therapy tailored to each person’s individual needs. I rely on evidence-based and solution-focused modalities and incorporate them based on individual needs. Eclectic therapy is a flexible approach that allows me to collaborate with clients and treat each person based on their specific needs and goals.

We believe that we are complex people and we work from a lens of exploring your whole life. We value creating a safe place space to understand your true identity and thrive in your current situation. We believe that our clients are experts on themselves and collaborate with you in our work together. We use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and EFT. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all and we adjust our approach to fit your needs. We also incorporated clay, art, and horses.

According to the American Psychological Association, Eclectic Psychotherapy

Like most trained therapists, I have a broad knowledge base of several therapeutic modalities. My experience-informed skills show up in how I determine which of the modalities might be most helpful for each client. "Eclectic therapy" is not a "type" of therapy so much as it is a well-stocked toolkit for the therapist and client to rummage through and pull from.

Eclectic therapy sounds fancier than it is. Eclectic therapy draws from multiple theories and techniques. It is a flexible and multifaceted approach to therapy that allows the therapist to use the most effective methods available to address each individual client's needs. As a former teacher I am ingrained with the idea that every human is unique with their own learning styles and coping skills. My goal is to try to always meet the client where they are. Your therapy will be unique to you.

I am trained in several modalities and draw on many of them depending on the individual client and what they are working on. I don't believe "one size fits all" and thats why I like to pull from different orientations to best serve my clients.

I provide an integrative approach to therapy that combines a variety of therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of each individual client through a lens of being person-centered, anti-oppressive, and non-judgmental. Therapeutic approaches I frequently call upon are Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy, Narrative Theory, Somatic practices, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

I use many theoretical approaches & multiple sets of techniques to address my clients' individualized needs. Therapy is not an exact science, and requires trial & error to determine the most effective course of treatment. I have ample training & experience in the treatment orientations listed below. Holistic therapy is overarching, as I view each person as a whole individual, in mind/body/spirit and separate from their problems.

My eclectic approach allows my work with you to be fully present just for you. I don't use any one-size-fit-all plan or orientation, and can tailor our work together to meet your needs and the best application for your life.

I believe in individualized care. Eclectic Therapy uses a variety of techniques and gives us the flexibility to tailor your sessions to best treat your current challenges, as well as any changes along the way.