Change Counseling

Accepted Insurances Include: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Connecticare, Harvard pilgrim, Husky/Medicaid, Medicare, optum, oxford, TRICARE, united HealthCare

Specialized Interventions

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy

  • ART incorporates a combination of techniques used in many other traditional psychotherapies. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. ART accomplishes this through the use of rapid eye movements similar to eye movements that occur during dreaming. Although techniques similar to these are used in other types of therapies. ART’s very specific and directive approach can achieve rapid recovery from symptoms and reactions that may have been present for many years. ART combines long respected, sound treatment practices with safe and effective methods validated by current scientific research studies conducted by the University of South Florida. Find out more here.

• EyE movement DESENSITIZATION and reprocessing

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy, developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, revolutionized mental health treatment with its unique approach to processing trauma. Over the years, it gained global recognition and acceptance, leading to the establishment of EMDR organizations and widespread adoption in therapeutic practices. Today, EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based method, continuously evolving with advancements in psychology and neuroscience. More info here.

• Dialectical Behavioral therapy

  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. DBT was originally intended to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it has been adapted to treat other mental health conditions. It can help people who have difficulty with emotional regulation or are exhibiting self-destructive behaviors (eating disorders and substance use disorders). This type of therapy is also sometimes used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read more here.

• Equine Therapy

  • Equine Therapy (also referred to as Horse Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy) is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions between patients and horse. It involves activities (such as grooming, feeding, haltering and leading a horse) that are supervised by a mental health professional, often with the support of a horse professional. The goal of equine therapy is to help the patient develop needed skills and attributes, such as accountability, responsibility, self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-control. Equine therapy also provides an innovative milieu in which the therapist and the client can identify and address a range of emotional and behavioral improvements. Check out an informational article here.

• Canine Therapy

  • Canine-assisted therapy uses dogs to promote health and healing. Like other animals, dogs are accepting, comforting and non-judgmental, making them ideal therapy companions. In canine therapy, patients may: learn to give a dog commands, walk and play with a dog, or pet and care for a dog. Canine therapy can be immensely healing. Children and teens respond particularly well to canine therapy, developing trust and strong bonds with the animals. Many find it easier to open up and talk when the focus is on the dog. The therapist working with the patient can gain valuable insights by observing the interactions between patients and their canine companions. More info here.

• Eco Therapy

  • Ecotherapy is based on the idea that people are connected to and impacted by the natural environment. It can consist of walking, hiking, cycling or meditating in nature. Ecotherapy can be especially beneficial for those with depression, anxiety, stress or other emotional issues. Read more about its benefits here.

• Tele-counseling

  • Video counseling provides behavioral health therapy in the privacy of your own home. It allows greater flexibility for clients who travel for work, have changing schedules not always allowing for consistent in-person sessions, identify transportation as a barrier to care, and more! It is 100% HIPPA compliant and in many cases provides more privacy than traditional in-person therapy. More about virtual therapy here.

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy

  • TF-CBT is a structured, short-term treatment model that effectively improves a range of trauma-related sessions with the child/adolescent and caregiver. TF-CBT also effectively addresses many other trauma impacts, including affective (e.g., depressive, anxiety), cognitive and behavioral problems, as well as improving the participating parent’s or caregiver’s personal distress about the child’s traumatic experience, effective parenting skills, and supportive interactions with the child. Learn more about TF-CBT here.

• Grief Counseling

  • Grief counseling is a type of professional therapy designed to help you work through the various stages and range of emotions you may feel after a loss. Coming to terms with feelings of loss and making sense of it can be a painful process. Grief is a common emotional and sometimes physical response that you feel when you experience loss after a disaster or a traumatic event. Bereavement is a type of grief you experience when you lose a loved one. More info here.

• Somatic therapy

  • Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release the pent-up tension that negatively affects a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Learn more here.