INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that
emphasizes psychological flexibility and mindfulness. It helps individuals accept their
thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them, while also committing to actions
aligned with their values. ACT focuses on six core processes: acceptance, cognitive
defusion (detaching from thoughts), being present, self-as-context (viewing oneself from
a broader perspective), values clarification, and committed action. By fostering a greater
awareness and acceptance of internal experiences, ACT aims to enhance overall well-
being and promote meaningful, value-driven living.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART):
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a therapeutic approach designed to help
individuals quickly process and resolve distressing memories and emotions. Developed
by Laney Rosenzweig, ART combines guided eye movements with imagery techniques
to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences. The therapy focuses on
altering the way memories are stored in the brain, aiming for rapid relief from symptoms
of trauma, anxiety, and depression. ART is characterized by its brief treatment duration
and its non-invasive nature, often requiring fewer sessions compared to traditional
therapies.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy
technique designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Developed by Francine Shapiro, EMDR involves the client recalling distressing
memories while engaging in guided bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye
movements. This process helps the brain reprocess and integrate these memories,
reducing their emotional charge and alleviating symptoms of trauma and PTSD. EMDR
aims to help individuals gain new perspectives on traumatic events, leading to
decreased emotional distress and improved mental health.

CBT:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on
modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and
uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. Considered a "solutions-oriented" form of talk therapy, CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior.

Eclectic Therapy:

Eclectic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that adapts to the unique needs of each
client, depending on the problem, the treatment goals, and the person’s expectations
and motivation. An eclectic therapist draws from a variety of disciplines and may use a
range of proven methods to determine the best combination of therapeutic tools to help
a client. In effect, an eclectic therapist customizes the therapeutic process for each
individual by using whatever form of treatment, or combination of treatments, has been
shown to be most effective for a particular problem.