CBT - Cognitive Behavior Therapy

DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy is very useful in reducing suicidal behaviors, reducing anger, reducing self-defeating behaviors, improving social functioning and relationships with others. DBT is also effective in helping individuals gain emotional control and balance their tolerance distress levels. While this treatment is effective with persons diagnosed with Borderline Personalities, it is also beneficial in many other situations.  Training was completed through Behavioral Tech LLC founded by Marsha Linehan, PhD with additional training specifically for adolescents and families (adapted by Alec Miller, PsyD and Jill Rathus, PhD).

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is an information processing therapy. While there are several applications for EMDR, it is most widely used with individuals having experienced traumatic events. Levels I & II plus advanced trainings were obtained at EMDR Institute founder Francine Shapiro, PhD. 

Play Therapy - In summary, is the process where trained therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help children prevent or resolve difficulties and achieve optimal personal growth and development.  

Filial Play Therapy - Therapist trains parents through the use of play how to understand their children more deeply, to explore their own reactions to issues, and to guide parents in problem solving. FPT is effective in strengthening parent-child relationships and in enhancing families.

Parenting Coordination - Helping high conflict parents resolve disputes and coparent effectively.

Gottman Relationship Therapist -  Gottman Method Couples Therapy uses research-based interventions and exercises that helps couples break through barriers to achieve greater understanding, connection and intimacy in their relationships. Training through Gottman Institute.

Family Systems Therapy -

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - EFT therapists recognize individuals are emotionally attached to and dependent on their partner in much the same way a child is on a parent for nurturing, soothing, and protection. EFT focuses on creating and strengthening this emotional bond by identifying and transforming the key moments that foster an adult loving relationship.