EMDR

EMDR is based on a belief that our past experiences influence present beliefs, attitudes, moods, and actions. Unfortunately, some of our past experiences get stuck in a never-ending, rigid loop that reinforces these yucky moods and perceptions, not to mention maladaptive behaviors. Often, talk therapy alone does not make much difference for sufferers. EMDR is quite different. We know the healing processes which take place in REM sleep are documented. With EMDR, we are borrowing from that knowledge to utilize rapid eye movements, or other forms of bilateral body stimulation, to promote emotional healing. A more detailed definition of EMDR can be found here.

Cassie is a Certified EMDR therapist. She is also an Consultant in Training which means she is training to supervise other EMDR therapists who are honing their expertise to become certified in EMDR.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by challenging and adapting negative or irrational patterns to more realistic, helpful patterns. It usually involves a mixture of talking and behavioral modifications both in and outside of session. CBT undergirds most forms of evidence-based practices in modern psychotherapy.

Eclectic

Cassie utilizes an array of therapy concepts as needed. These include but are not limited to Ego State Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Trauma-Informed

Trauma-Informed therapy is more of a lens from which to see the problems rather than a particular treatment. I am always scanning what my clients tell me, working as a sleuth for hidden or exposed trauma. Once determined, I tailor treatment to address the impacts the trauma has had on the client’s thoughts of themselves, others, and the world in general thereby yielding all manner of problematic choices and relationship patterns.

Attachment Theory

We all form attachment bonds within relationships. Trouble is, some of those bonds get damaged, some are malformed, and some are so tenuous that they seem to come and go over time instead of remaining steady. As with my trauma-informed lens, I also view client complaints from an attachment basis to determine if anxious or disorganized attachments are a culprit for client’s complaints. If so, we work on improving the ability to form a secure bond over time within our own therapeutic relationship. This often generalizes to other relationships in the client’s life.