The Neuro Affective Relational Model is a cutting-edge model for addressing attachment, relational and developmental trauma, by working with the attachment patterns that cause life-long psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. These early, unconscious patterns of disconnection deeply affect our identity, emotions, physiology, behavior and relationships. Learning how to work simultaneously with these diverse elements is a radical shift that has profound clinical implications for healing complex trauma.

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Somatic therapy is an integrative, body-centered approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to address how trauma and chronic stress are stored within the nervous system. By focusing on physical sensations and somatic awareness, this modality utilizes trauma-informed treatments like Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to help individuals release deep-seated tension and achieve physiological regulation.

EMDR is a trauma modality aimed at targeting and desensitizing old traumatic, unresolved memories that cause current day distress. EMDR utilizes bi-lateral eye movements in session, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, making them less distressing and reducing associated symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. Our body remembers distressing events subconsciously that reappear as “trauma responses.”

**This modality can be intense in session and can cause increased distress at times before relief is found. It is highly effective and research based.

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IFS is an approach to therapy that believes each person develops different “parts” of themselves as adaptive responses to life experiences, particularly in response to trauma or stress. These parts of us show up to keep us safe, and some parts remain wounded, which at times can get in the way of being our true, desired, authentic self. Through IFS, our true self is compassionate and curious and we utilize this strength to help integrate our parts into who we desire to be.

Through behavioral assessment, goal setting, skills training and techniques as well as tangible homework, behavioral therapy can help identify patterns in one’s environment that may not be working for them. Behavioral therapy utilizes strategies to assess, modify and shape the environment in order to increase or decrease specific behaviors. It is goal oriented with an emphasis on practical interventions and measurable outcomes.

Executive functioning training refers to a set of interventions and strategies designed to improve executive function skills in individuals. Executive functions are cognitive processes that help us manage, organize, and regulate our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve goals. Many times, those with ADHD or Autism struggle with these life skills. EF skills are taught and practiced and utilize repetition to help improve muscle memory and integrate into daily life.

ACT aims to help individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values and goals. It incorporates mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior change strategies.

CBT is a widely used, empirical approach to therapy that aims to help people understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Learning how these are interconnected can help identify irrational belief systems, connect thinking to how we feel and therefore behave. Therapists use CBT strategies such as cognitive restructuring, thought challenging and structured goals to improve overall wellbeing.

Trauma Focused CBT or (TF-CBT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma or are dealing with traumatic stress reactions. TF-CBT integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-specific interventions to address the psychological effects of trauma.