A brief model that fosters rapid recovery by changing how the brain stores traumatic memories and imagery. Uses techniques such as rapid eye movement, in vivo exposure and image rescripting to aid memory reconsolidation, changing negative emotions and sensations associated with trauma, depression, phobias, and other mental health issues.

A “transdiagnostic” treatment for all forms of eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other similar states​.

A structured, time-limited, problem-focused and goal-oriented form of psychotherapy. 

A specific type of cognitive behavioural therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events, including child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters. CPT helps patients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to trauma.

A behavioural approach based on exposing individuals to the stimuli that frighten them. There are several variations of exposure therapy; however, during our session, we will use either imaginal or interoceptive exposure. I plan in the future to offer virtual reality exposure.

A type of meditation in which the focus is on being intensely aware of sensations and feelings presented in the present moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.

IFS theorize that the mind comprises multiple parts, and underlying them is a person’s core or true Self. Like family members, a person’s inner parts can take on extreme roles or subpersonalities. Each part has its own perspective, interests, memories, and viewpoint. A core of IFS is that every part has a positive intent, even if its actions are counterproductive and/or cause dysfunction. There is no need to fight with, coerce, or eliminate parts; the method promotes internal connection and harmony to bring the mind back into balance.

A style of therapy that helps people to become an expert in their own lives. In narrative therapy, there is an emphasis on the stories developed and carried throughout life. Strategies used: putting together your narrative, externalization, deconstruction and unique outcomes.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. In the most basic sense, SFBT is a positive emotion eliciting, future-oriented vehicle for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.

Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a brief, 5-session psychotherapy or talk therapy for PTSD. WET can help you find new ways to think about a traumatic experience and what it means to you. Writing about what you were thinking and feeling during the event and then talking with your provider about the writing session can help you get relief from PTSD symptoms.