Therapists in River Oaks, TX
![Photo of Felicia Smith, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31016aa9-07cf-480c-a6db-9ff140ed57aa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
Welcome to my Therapist BIO page. I am glad you are here! My number one priority as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor is to help you meet your therapy goals! Over the last seven years I have provided care and treatment to individuals looking for similar support as yourself. I have worked with minor children, adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, married couples, families, groups, veterans, and the senior community all for the same reasons; to provide care and treatment during challenging times.
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![Photo of Shannan Crawford - Crawford Clinics , PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b789b49-2c60-4a9e-a1cf-4fd25d396e77/1/320x400.png)
Your mental health matters! Have you felt "stuck", hopeless, alone, confused, anxious, depressed, & overwhelmed. You're not alone! When selecting your therapist, experience, training & expertise matters! Dr. Crawford & her team have the highest level of training in understanding the unconscious roots producing your mental health symptoms. Remove the stigma & shame by experiencing the warmth of a tailored approach combined with empirical research to deliver sustained improvements in your thoughts, mood, relationship dynamics, career performance, and sense of purpose & meaning in life. You are worth the investment, we're here to help
Your mental health matters! Have you felt "stuck", hopeless, alone, confused, anxious, depressed, & overwhelmed. You're not alone! When selecting your therapist, experience, training & expertise matters! Dr. Crawford & her team have the highest level of training in understanding the unconscious roots producing your mental health symptoms. Remove the stigma & shame by experiencing the warmth of a tailored approach combined with empirical research to deliver sustained improvements in your thoughts, mood, relationship dynamics, career performance, and sense of purpose & meaning in life. You are worth the investment, we're here to help
![Photo of Laurie C Mitchell, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2acc7ce-e1e9-4b3c-b5be-a109e9885e00/1/320x400.jpeg)
I absolutely love seeing my clients feel better, improve relationships, heal from past wounds and achieve a life of passion and purpose. Results are key! It’s my job to work my way out of a job!
I absolutely love seeing my clients feel better, improve relationships, heal from past wounds and achieve a life of passion and purpose. Results are key! It’s my job to work my way out of a job!
![Photo of Joyce Buckner, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b6d0960-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Buckner is a recognized authority on the causes and cures of painful encounters between intimate partners. During her 30+ year history in private practice as a clinical psychologist specializing in relationship issues, she also trained relationship therapists worldwide, enjoyed media exposure (including The Oprah Winfrey Show),and authored the book "Making Real Love Happen--The New ERA of Intimacy." Simply said,she helps people develop relationships they love. This work is quite different than the stereotypic "marriage counseling." To discover the underlying issues that feed conflict and learn how to develop the behaviors that will create "love"
require new learning.
Dr. Buckner is a recognized authority on the causes and cures of painful encounters between intimate partners. During her 30+ year history in private practice as a clinical psychologist specializing in relationship issues, she also trained relationship therapists worldwide, enjoyed media exposure (including The Oprah Winfrey Show),and authored the book "Making Real Love Happen--The New ERA of Intimacy." Simply said,she helps people develop relationships they love. This work is quite different than the stereotypic "marriage counseling." To discover the underlying issues that feed conflict and learn how to develop the behaviors that will create "love"
require new learning.
![Photo of Marta Otero, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fd54b38-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Marta Otero provides high quality and affordable therapy, court services, immigration evals, security testing, educational and psychological testing. All services are available for all ages. She is a member of the Texas Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Marta Otero provides high quality and affordable therapy, court services, immigration evals, security testing, educational and psychological testing. All services are available for all ages. She is a member of the Texas Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.
![Photo of Chris Epstein, MA, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b31d48c-ee1f-4d79-b9f6-c2f67509ecbd/3/320x400.jpeg)
Chris Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
Online Therapists
![Photo of Rose M Lewis, MA, LPC, CTS, CCATP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cebb74fb-2ce5-4634-af7c-ceba3442f5c3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rose M Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CTS, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75232 (Online Only)
My approach is integrative with the mind, body, and spirit.
Have you encountered negative thinking or painful emotions? Maybe you're mentally or emotionally overloaded; your peace and joy is drowning. If this is a picture of your mental health, transformational healing is available. With my help, we will process mental and emotional stresses that deprived you of your true self. Whether depression, anxiety, anger, grief, low-self-worth or trauma, I will personalize the best treatment to fit your personality and specific needs. You will begin your freedom of experiencing a transforming mind and healing heart. The essence of grace/ love is essential to this mental and emotional transformation.
My approach is integrative with the mind, body, and spirit.
Have you encountered negative thinking or painful emotions? Maybe you're mentally or emotionally overloaded; your peace and joy is drowning. If this is a picture of your mental health, transformational healing is available. With my help, we will process mental and emotional stresses that deprived you of your true self. Whether depression, anxiety, anger, grief, low-self-worth or trauma, I will personalize the best treatment to fit your personality and specific needs. You will begin your freedom of experiencing a transforming mind and healing heart. The essence of grace/ love is essential to this mental and emotional transformation.
![Photo of Bree Bonchay-Narcissistic Abuse Expert, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fedf046a-2264-440a-8ce2-886c6761622b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Bree Bonchay-Narcissistic Abuse Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034 (Online Only)
I use an integrative combination of brain and body-based methods (CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and Narrative Therapy) that research has shown to be effective.
Hello, I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship & marital issues. I also have expertise in helping people heal from the impact of narcissistic abuse. Through our work together, you'll gain deeper insight and learn strategies to help you get ‘unstuck’, feel better, lead a more fulfilling life, and build more satisfying relationships. I focus on helping clients manage their distressful symptoms, identify learned patterns and unhelpful ways of thinking, rewire their brains, reprocess trauma, and access their strengths to use as leverage to work through their upsetting events, fears, anxiety, and blindspots.
I use an integrative combination of brain and body-based methods (CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and Narrative Therapy) that research has shown to be effective.
Hello, I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship & marital issues. I also have expertise in helping people heal from the impact of narcissistic abuse. Through our work together, you'll gain deeper insight and learn strategies to help you get ‘unstuck’, feel better, lead a more fulfilling life, and build more satisfying relationships. I focus on helping clients manage their distressful symptoms, identify learned patterns and unhelpful ways of thinking, rewire their brains, reprocess trauma, and access their strengths to use as leverage to work through their upsetting events, fears, anxiety, and blindspots.
![Photo of Derek Smith, MS, MATS, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e134ec14-b79f-4494-a954-990b8f4ea3c4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Derek Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MATS, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.
I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.
![Photo of Austin Davis - Clearfork Academy, LPC-S, CEO, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ac19bc6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Clearfork Academy is a Christ-centered recovery community that serves adolescent boys (13-17 years old) entangled in the physical, mental, social and spiritual bonds of chemical dependency. We offer a structured and therapeutic environment where teen boys experience freedom from addiction. From the first phone call to discharge, Clearfork Academy delivers the highest quality substance abuse treatment possible.
Clearfork Academy is a Christ-centered recovery community that serves adolescent boys (13-17 years old) entangled in the physical, mental, social and spiritual bonds of chemical dependency. We offer a structured and therapeutic environment where teen boys experience freedom from addiction. From the first phone call to discharge, Clearfork Academy delivers the highest quality substance abuse treatment possible.
![Photo of Chip Sutherland, MA, LPC, CPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54f612f1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Chip Sutherland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75033
So 2024 is here...hopefully better. But something still feels off. You're not nuts (yet) but you're stuck somewhere between stressed and emotional wreck. But we've got this. Happiness, success, fun & play are within reach. You just need to re-find your momentum in life, work, career & relationships. Are zero energy & zero motivation holding you back? Maybe some brain fog? Your struggle is admirable and it sucks. But misery IS optional. Let's start kicking back at life. End the negative thinking, let's learn different/better ways of thinking/behaving to get what you want in life. Surviving is just okay-but thriving is SO much better!
So 2024 is here...hopefully better. But something still feels off. You're not nuts (yet) but you're stuck somewhere between stressed and emotional wreck. But we've got this. Happiness, success, fun & play are within reach. You just need to re-find your momentum in life, work, career & relationships. Are zero energy & zero motivation holding you back? Maybe some brain fog? Your struggle is admirable and it sucks. But misery IS optional. Let's start kicking back at life. End the negative thinking, let's learn different/better ways of thinking/behaving to get what you want in life. Surviving is just okay-but thriving is SO much better!
![Photo of Jim Flip San Filippo, MS, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7cb829a3-d21b-4e42-98ab-12133fe0e8b0/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jim Flip San Filippo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206 (Online Only)
It’s all about the mind. The mind is everything. The fantastic news is we can train our minds to go where WE want to go, mentally, emotionally and relationally, rather than allowing our brain to take us where IT wants to go. You can become your best friend, be less self critical, more self aware, having healthy communication with yourself and others. Western and Eastern psychologies, philosophies and other worldviews are explored with you through psychotherapy and mental health counseling. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy a type of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. Please peruse journeyclinical.com for info or call me
It’s all about the mind. The mind is everything. The fantastic news is we can train our minds to go where WE want to go, mentally, emotionally and relationally, rather than allowing our brain to take us where IT wants to go. You can become your best friend, be less self critical, more self aware, having healthy communication with yourself and others. Western and Eastern psychologies, philosophies and other worldviews are explored with you through psychotherapy and mental health counseling. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy a type of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. Please peruse journeyclinical.com for info or call me
![Photo of Dr. Melissa Hudson, PhD, LMFT-S, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e0e5ff5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Melissa Hudson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, TX 75034
Appointments are available from lunchtime through evening, Tuesday to Thursday. Is your relationship feeling stuck or less fulfilling? Are you noticing more frequent or intense conflicts? If you're a committed couple seeking change, you're not alone. Relationship troubles can affect all aspects of life. Does any of this resonate for you? If you're tired of the stress and uncertainty that comes with a complicated or stagnant relationship, or if you're ready to focus on personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's work through the hard times, understand the past, and build stronger, healthier relationships together.
Appointments are available from lunchtime through evening, Tuesday to Thursday. Is your relationship feeling stuck or less fulfilling? Are you noticing more frequent or intense conflicts? If you're a committed couple seeking change, you're not alone. Relationship troubles can affect all aspects of life. Does any of this resonate for you? If you're tired of the stress and uncertainty that comes with a complicated or stagnant relationship, or if you're ready to focus on personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's work through the hard times, understand the past, and build stronger, healthier relationships together.
![Photo of Karen S Tyndall, BA, MA, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cd4a1e0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/6/320x400.jpeg)
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
![Photo of Hilary M DeWeerd, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b359ad24-ff97-40e7-959b-8d51d2acbbab/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
![Photo of Elizabeth Davis - ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9a113665-7a08-4383-a613-c412e3f83bf2/1/320x400.jpeg)
ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
![Photo of Brian Kagel, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69d7aed4-5745-45c2-9298-df52652eb692/2/320x400.jpeg)
The counseling process is about you as a whole person: your values, goals, hopes, family, relationships, career -- your future and where you want to go. Through a collaborative process we’ll develop a plan forward that's tailored specifically to you.
The counseling process is about you as a whole person: your values, goals, hopes, family, relationships, career -- your future and where you want to go. Through a collaborative process we’ll develop a plan forward that's tailored specifically to you.
![Photo of Shannon Higgins, MA, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4da1f0a2-595c-4f6f-b0a8-5f01d42ed1cb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Shannon Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tehuacana, TX 76686 (Online Only)
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
Welcome to the first and most courageous step of therapy - looking for help and support. I consider myself a compass helping adolescents, adults, families and parents by guiding them in the direction of health and well-being. People are already whole and complete. Sometimes life experiences, circumstances, illness and relationships can impose clouded judgment, maladaptive behavior, poor self esteem and obstacles from achieving what we truly desire and deserve. My approach is educative, supportive, trusting, safe, evidenced based and healing. Most importantly, I customize treatment plans unique to each client and at their pace..
Elizabeth Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PsyD , (ABD)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
![Photo of Dr. Ofori C Asante, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1b78f6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Ofori C Asante
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
I specialize in assisting individuals in understanding the root causes of their frustrations, anger, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy in managing life's challenges. If you find yourself navigating the complexities of an intercultural relationship and feel in need of support, I'm here to lend an empathetic ear and practical guidance.
I specialize in assisting individuals in understanding the root causes of their frustrations, anger, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy in managing life's challenges. If you find yourself navigating the complexities of an intercultural relationship and feel in need of support, I'm here to lend an empathetic ear and practical guidance.
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Integrative Therapists
What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.
How does integrative therapy work?
Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behavior patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.
How long does integrative therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
How effective is integrative therapy?
There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.