Our Therapeutic Approaches
We integrate evidence-based therapies with cultural wisdom and anti-oppressive practices to support your unique healing journey.
Our Decolonial &Anti-Oppressive Approach
Whether its CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Play Therapy, we adapt traditional therapeutic frameworks to honor your unique cultural background, social identities, and lived experiences. Our approach to modalities recognizes the impacts of systemic oppression on mental health and incorporates:
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Cultural humility and responsiveness in all techniques
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Recognition of societal factors impacting mental health
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Integration of traditional healing practices when appropriate
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Emphasis on personal and collective empowerment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. Our approach to CBT integrates culturally responsive adaptations that honor diverse worldviews and experiences.
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Benefits
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Develop skills to challenge negative thought patterns
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Learn practical coping strategies for daily challenges
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Create lasting behavioral changes through consistent practice
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Improve problem-solving abilities
Ideal For
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Anxiety disorders
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Depression
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Post-traumatic stress
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Motor vehicle accident trauma
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Phobias and specific fears
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured therapy that helps people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from traumatic life experiences. Our practitioners adapt EMDR protocols to honor cultural and individual differences in trauma processing.
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Benefits
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Process traumatic memories without extensive verbal retelling
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Reduce intrusive thoughts and flashbacks
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Decrease emotional reactivity to trauma triggers
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Develop more adaptive beliefs about self and experiences
Ideal For
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Combat-related trauma in military personnel
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Single-incident trauma (accidents, assaults)
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Complex trauma from childhood
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First responder trauma exposure
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Motor vehicle accident PTSD
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy recognizes the connection between mind and body, focusing on how trauma and stress are stored physically. Our approach incorporates traditional and cultural healing practices that honor body wisdom.
Benefits
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Reconnect with body sensations as guides to healing
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Release physical tension stored from traumatic experiences
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Develop grounding techniques for emotional regulation
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Improve mind-body connection
Ideal For
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Trauma with significant physical symptoms
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Anxiety with somatic manifestations
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Individuals who struggle with traditional talk therapy
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Recovery from physical injuries with emotional components
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as naturally multiple, containing many sub-personalities or 'parts.' This approach helps identify and heal wounded parts while strengthening the core Self. Our practice incorporates cultural adaptations that honor collective identities and historical contexts.
Benefits
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Develop self-compassion and internal harmony
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Heal wounded aspects of self without overwhelm
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Improve internal communication and reduce inner conflict
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Enhance emotional regulation through parts work
Ideal For
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Complex trauma and dissociative experiences
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Identity exploration across cultures
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Relationship patterns that repeat across generations
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Those seeking depth work with spiritual dimensions
