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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fight them, while committing to actions aligned with their values. It blends mindfulness with behavior change to promote psychological flexibility and well-being.
Animal Assisted Therapy
This modality incorporates trained animals (often dogs or horses) into therapeutic sessions to help individuals reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and build trust and social connections. It is particularly beneficial for anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Art Therapy
Art therapy uses creative processes like drawing, painting, or sculptures to help individuals express emotions, explore self-concept, and resolve trauma. The focus is on the creative process rather than the final product.
Attachment Therapy
Attachment therapy focuses on the bond between a caregiver and child, aiming to repair disruptions in attachment styles. It helps individuals understand how early attachment experiences impact current relationships and emotional functioning.
Bariatric Evaluations
Bariatric evaluations assess a person’s readiness for weight loss surgery, focusing on psychological, emotional, and behavioral factors. The goal is to address any underlying issues that may affect long-term weight loss success.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback involves using sensors to provide real-time data about bodily functions (e.g., heart rate, muscle tension) to help individuals gain control over these processes. It’s commonly used for stress, anxiety, and pain management.
Career Counseling
Career counseling helps individuals assess their skills, interests, and values to make informed career decisions. It may involve exploring job satisfaction, work-life balance, and strategies for professional growth.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. It is a goal-oriented, evidence-based therapy often used for treating anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy recognizes and respects the cultural backgrounds of clients, adjusting therapeutic approaches to be inclusive and relevant. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how culture influences identity and mental health.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
DBT is a form of CBT designed to help individuals with emotion regulation issues, particularly those with borderline personality disorder. It integrates mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (often eye movements) to help clients process and reframe traumatic memories. It’s especially effective for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps individuals and couples understand and transform emotional responses. It is particularly used in relationship counseling, focusing on creating secure, responsive bonds between partners.
Existential-Focused Therapy
Existential therapy explores life’s fundamental questions, such as the meaning of existence, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. It encourages individuals to find meaning and purpose even in the face of challenges.
Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapy helps individuals confront feared situations or stimuli in a controlled and gradual way. This process is used to reduce anxiety and fear responses associated with phobias, PTSD, and other anxiety disorders.
Family Systems Approach
This approach views individuals within the context of their family dynamics, emphasizing how family roles and relationships influence mental health. It aims to improve communication and solve relational issues within the family unit.
Family Therapy
Family therapy involves working with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. It can address issues like parenting, divorce, addiction, and mental health concerns within the family context.
Feminist Therapy
Feminist therapy focuses on the ways in which societal power dynamics, such as gender, affect individuals' mental health. It encourages empowerment, equality, and challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
Gender-Affirming Therapy
Gender-affirming therapy supports individuals in exploring and expressing their gender identity. It helps clients navigate gender dysphoria, transition-related concerns, and other issues related to gender identity and expression.
GeneSight Testing
GeneSight testing is a pharmacogenetic test that helps determine how a person’s genetic makeup might affect their response to psychiatric medications. It’s used to guide treatment plans, particularly for depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Gottman Therapy
Gottman therapy is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on enhancing relationships through improving communication and emotional connection. It emphasizes conflict resolution, intimacy, and understanding.
Holistic Therapy
Holistic therapy treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by integrating different therapeutic techniques (e.g., talk therapy, meditation, nutrition). It aims to balance and promote overall well-being.
Humanistic Approach
The humanistic approach emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent goodness of individuals. It is client-centered, focusing on providing an empathetic, non-judgmental environment to explore personal issues.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help individuals achieve a trance-like state, allowing them to access subconscious thoughts and emotions. It is often used for pain management, anxiety, and breaking habits.
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
IFS therapy is based on the idea that the mind is made up of distinct 'parts' (e.g., the inner critic, protector, vulnerable child) and that healing occurs by understanding and integrating these parts. It aims to restore harmony within the internal system.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy views individuals as the authors of their own life stories. It helps people reframe their problems as separate from themselves, empowering them to reshape their identity and life narrative in a more positive light.
Perinatal Health Therapy
Perinatal health therapy addresses emotional and psychological issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It supports individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of new parenthood, including postpartum depression and anxiety.
Person-Centered Therapy
Developed by Carl Rogers, person-centered therapy is based on the belief that individuals have the capacity for self-healing when provided with a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. It emphasizes unconditional positive regard.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach primarily used with children, utilizing play to help them express emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop problem-solving skills. It allows children to process experiences in a safe, non-verbal way.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious processes and past experiences, especially early childhood, that influence current behavior. It encourages self-awareness and insight into deep-seated emotional issues.
Psychological Testing
Psychological testing involves a range of assessments designed to evaluate mental health, intelligence, personality, and cognitive function. These tests help provide diagnostic clarity and guide treatment planning.
Relational Therapy
Relational therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a source of healing, emphasizing how interpersonal relationships (both within and outside therapy) influence emotional and mental health. It works on improving relational dynamics.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray therapy is a form of expressive therapy where clients use miniature figures and sand to create scenes representing their inner world. It is particularly useful for children and individuals who find it difficult to verbalize their feelings.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy addresses sexual issues and concerns within relationships, including desire, performance, and intimacy challenges. It can help individuals and couples improve communication, understanding, and satisfaction in their sexual lives.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-focused therapy is a short-term, goal-directed approach that emphasizes finding practical solutions to current problems rather than focusing on past issues. It empowers clients by focusing on strengths and resources.
Spirituality
Incorporates spirituality in therapy involves recognizing and addressing the spiritual beliefs and practices that influence a client’s mental health. It can support healing by integrating a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection.
Strengths-Based Therapy
Strengths-based therapy focuses on identifying and utilizing a client’s strengths and resources to overcome challenges. It emphasizes empowerment and resilience, helping individuals build on their existing capabilities.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy helps individuals process and heal from past traumatic experiences. It includes methods like EMDR, cognitive restructuring, and narrative therapy to help clients reframe their trauma and regain control over their lives.
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Conditions We Treat
Adoption
Focuses on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by adoptive families and individuals, addressing identity issues, attachment, and family dynamics.
Aging
Addresses the mental health concerns associated with aging, including coping with loss, physical decline, and life transitions as one grows older.
Alternative relationships
Explores non-traditional relationship structures, such as polyamory and open relationships, helping individuals navigate challenges unique to these dynamics.
Alzheimer’s
Provides support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, focusing on coping strategies, communication, and emotional well-being.
Anger management
Teaches techniques to identify, understand, and manage anger effectively, promoting healthier emotional responses and relationships.
Anxiety
Helps individuals address excessive worry, fear, and anxiety through therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving coping strategies.
Attachment issues
Explores difficulties in forming and maintaining emotional bonds, often rooted in early relationships, and promotes healthier connections.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Offers support for individuals with ASD and their families, focusing on social skills, communication, and coping strategies.
Behavioral issues
Addresses problematic behaviors in children and adolescents, using techniques to modify behavior and improve social skills.
Bipolar
Provides support and strategies for managing the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder, focusing on stability and emotional regulation.
Borderline personality
Focuses on helping individuals with borderline personality disorder understand their emotions, improve relationships, and develop coping strategies.
Chronic illness
Supports individuals dealing with long-term health conditions, addressing emotional impact, lifestyle adjustments, and coping strategies.
Codependency
Explores patterns of reliance on others for emotional support, helping individuals establish healthier boundaries and self-esteem.
Cognitive disability
Provides tailored support for individuals with cognitive disabilities, focusing on enhancing functioning, coping strategies, and social skills.
Communication issues
Addresses difficulties in expressing thoughts and feelings, improving interpersonal skills, and fostering healthier relationships.
Creativity
Utilizes creative expression as a therapeutic tool to explore emotions, promote healing, and enhance self-discovery.
Depression
Focuses on managing symptoms of depression through various therapeutic techniques, aiming to improve mood and overall well-being.
Developmental disorder
Supports individuals with developmental disorders, providing strategies for improving functioning, social skills, and emotional well-being.
Domestic violence (DV)
Provides support for survivors of domestic violence, focusing on safety, recovery, and rebuilding self-esteem.
Eating disorders (ED)
Addresses issues related to disordered eating behaviors, promoting healthy relationships with food and body image.
End of life
Offers support for individuals facing terminal illness, helping them navigate emotions, relationships, and end-of-life planning.
Family issues
Explores dynamics within families, addressing communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building.
Family trauma
Focuses on healing from trauma experienced within a family system, promoting understanding and healthier interactions.
Gender dysphoria
Supports individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, providing affirmation, coping strategies, and exploration of identity.
Geriatric issues
Addresses mental health concerns specific to older adults, including grief, loss, and adjustment to aging.
Grief/loss
Helps individuals cope with the emotional pain of losing a loved one, promoting healing and adjustment to life changes.
HIV
Provides support for individuals living with HIV, addressing emotional health, stigma, and coping with medical challenges.
Hoarding
Focuses on helping individuals with hoarding tendencies, promoting organization, decluttering, and emotional support.
Hospital discharge (Hosp dc)
Supports individuals transitioning from hospital care to home, addressing adjustment challenges and ongoing care needs.
Identity issues
Explores questions of personal identity, helping individuals understand and embrace their true selves.
Impulse control
Teaches strategies for managing impulsive behaviors, promoting better decision-making and emotional regulation.
Infertility
Provides emotional support for individuals and couples facing infertility, helping them cope with grief and explore options.
Intimacy issues
Addresses challenges in forming intimate relationships, focusing on communication, trust, and emotional connection.
Learning disability
Supports individuals with learning disabilities, providing strategies to enhance academic and social functioning.
LGBTQ friendly
Offers an affirming space for LGBTQ individuals, addressing unique mental health challenges and promoting acceptance.
LGBTQ specializes
Focuses on specific issues faced by LGBTQ individuals, including identity, relationships, and societal challenges.
Life transitions
Supports individuals navigating significant life changes, helping them adjust and cope with new circumstances.
Meditation
Integrates mindfulness and meditation techniques into therapy, promoting relaxation, focus, and emotional balance.
Men's issues
Addresses mental health concerns specific to men, including societal expectations, emotional expression, and relationships.
Military family
Provides support for families of military personnel, addressing unique stressors, transitions, and emotional challenges.
Mind-body connection
Explores the relationship between mental and physical health, promoting holistic approaches to well-being.
Mindfulness
Teaches mindfulness practices to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
Mood disorders
Addresses a range of mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, focusing on symptom management and emotional stability.
Multicultural issues
Explores cultural factors affecting mental health, promoting understanding and inclusivity in therapy.
Neurodivergence
Supports individuals who are neurodivergent, addressing unique challenges and strengths related to their neurological differences.
Non-substance addiction
Focuses on behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet use, helping individuals develop healthier coping mechanisms.
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Provides strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, promoting a healthier mindset.
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
Addresses behavioral challenges in children with ODD, focusing on improving compliance and relationships.
Panic
Helps individuals cope with panic attacks and anxiety, teaching relaxation techniques and cognitive strategies.
Parenting
Offers support for parents, providing strategies for effective parenting, communication, and child development.
Personality disorders
Explores various personality disorders, helping individuals understand their behaviors and develop healthier relationships.
Phobia
Addresses specific phobias through exposure therapy and cognitive strategies, helping individuals confront and overcome fears.
Postpartum depression (PPD)
Supports new parents dealing with postpartum depression, focusing on emotional recovery and parenting skills.
Premarital counseling
Assists couples preparing for marriage, addressing communication, conflict resolution, and relationship expectations.
Pregnancy
Provides support for expectant parents, addressing emotional challenges and preparations for parenthood.
Psychosis
Supports individuals experiencing psychosis, focusing on stabilization, understanding symptoms, and recovery strategies.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Helps individuals process trauma and manage symptoms of PTSD through various therapeutic approaches.
Relationships
Explores interpersonal relationships, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection.
Schizophrenia
Provides support for individuals with schizophrenia, focusing on symptom management and coping strategies.
Self-harm
Addresses self-harming behaviors, helping individuals understand underlying issues and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Sensory processing disorder
Supports individuals with sensory processing challenges, promoting coping strategies and sensory integration.
Sexual abuse
Provides support for survivors of sexual abuse, focusing on healing, empowerment, and rebuilding trust.
Sexuality
Explores issues related to sexual orientation, identity, and expression, promoting acceptance and self-understanding.
Sex therapy
Addresses sexual concerns and dysfunctions within relationships, promoting healthy intimacy and communication.
Sleep disorders
Provides strategies for managing sleep-related issues, focusing on improving sleep hygiene and emotional well-being.
Spiritual trauma
Addresses trauma related to spiritual or religious experiences, promoting healing and integration of beliefs.
Stress
Helps individuals manage stress through coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle adjustments.
Substance use/abuse
Supports individuals struggling with substance use, promoting recovery, coping strategies, and lifestyle changes.
Suicidal ideation (SI)
Provides crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, focusing on safety and recovery.
Terminal illness
Offers emotional support for individuals facing terminal illness, addressing fears, relationships, and end-of-life planning.
Transgender issues
Provides support for transgender individuals, addressing identity exploration, societal challenges, and transition-related concerns.
Trauma
Focuses on healing from traumatic experiences, promoting resilience and coping strategies.
Traumatic brain injury
Supports individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, addressing cognitive, emotional, and social challenges.
Veterans
Provides tailored support for veterans, addressing unique challenges related to military service and reintegration into civilian life.
Weight loss
Addresses emotional and psychological factors related to weight loss, promoting healthy habits and self-esteem.
Women’s issues
Explores mental health concerns specific to women, including identity, relationships, and societal pressures.
Yoga
Integrates yoga techniques into therapy to promote physical and emotional well-being. This approach combines mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to help individuals enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and improve mental health, fostering a holistic connection between body and mind.
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"At Step Towards Wellness, we believe that true healing begins with you. Your mental health journey is unique, and our role is to support and empower you every step of the way. Whether you're seeking clarity, guidance, or deeper healing, we offer a compassionate, client-led approach to mental health care that respects your pace and priorities. Together, we will create a personalized path to wellness tailored to your individual needs, goals, and experiences. Let’s take the first step towards the brighter, balanced life you deserve.”