Approach
Collaborative, evidence-informed care focused on coping skills, behavior change, and practical support.
Foundation
What evidence-informed care means
Approaches are based on established research and clinical best practices, adapted to the individual.
- Clear goals and treatment focus
- Skills practice and real-world application
- Progress check-ins and adjustments
- Tailored pacing and priorities
- Coordination planning when care navigation is part of services
Therapy approach
ACT-informed therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Focus on values, psychological flexibility, and building a workable plan even when stress persists.
Clarifying values and direction
Identifying what matters most and aligning actions with personal values.
Identifying unhelpful patterns
Recognizing avoidance, rumination, and other patterns that interfere with valued living.
Building willingness and tolerance
Developing capacity to experience difficult emotions without being controlled by them.
Committed action
Taking small, meaningful steps aligned with goals and values, even when stress persists.
Skills training
DBT-informed skills
Informed by DBT skills training, adapted for individual therapy based on needs and fit.
Mindfulness
Attention and awareness practices to increase present-moment engagement and reduce automatic reactivity.
Distress tolerance
Managing crisis urges and acute stress through practical strategies that help you get through difficult moments without making things worse.
Emotion regulation
Naming emotions accurately and changing vulnerability factors to reduce emotional intensity and improve functioning.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Boundaries and communication skills to improve relationships while maintaining self-respect and meeting your needs.
DBT-informed skills can be integrated into individual therapy based on needs and fit.
Practical tools
Mindfulness-based strategies
Practical regulation tools for managing stress and improving emotional awareness.
- Noticing thoughts and emotions without escalation
- Grounding during stress and overwhelm
- Improving attention and present-moment engagement
- Reducing automatic reactivity
Process
What sessions are like
Collaborative and structured
Sessions follow a clear structure while remaining flexible to address immediate needs and priorities.
Goal-oriented
Short- and medium-term targets are identified and reviewed regularly to ensure progress and alignment.
Skills practice and application
Between-session application of skills and strategies to build real-world capacity and confidence.
Review and refine
Regular progress review and plan refinement based on what's working and what needs adjustment.
Care navigation planning
When applicable, coordination planning and resource coordination to support comprehensive care.
Measurement
Tracking progress
Regular check-ins help ensure the approach is working and allow for adjustments based on functional goals and progress.
- Symptom and functional check-ins
- Goal review and adjustment
- Adjusting frequency and focus as needed
Request a consultation
To discuss fit and next steps, start with a brief consultation.