TREATMENTS TECHNIQUES FOR MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS
Therapy methods
Dr. Kathy uses a number of techniques to help cllients manage their mental health.
From cutting edge methods for PTSD and trauma, to somatic therapies and talk therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction.
Dr. Shafer uses an integrative therapy approach that blends clinical and somatic therapies into the psychotherapy session.
This page lists some of methods and techniques used by Dr. Kathy.
Talk therapy
Talk therapy, also known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is often referred to as healing from the neck up. It is helpful for identifying and challenging held thoughts, beliefs, and habits of behavior.
Mental imagery
Mental imagery is the language used by the mind to communicate with the body (the mind speaking to us in pictures). Learn how to open the door to your inner expert and take back control for a happier, healthier you.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is an integrative psychotherapy approach designed to treat persons diagnosed with PTSD or other trauma.
Interventions
Confrontation, done with skill and careful preparation, can motivate the unmotivated to accept facts about the impact of the addiction on them and others, and voluntarily enter treatment.
The Gottman Method
The Gottman Method provides couples with a research-based roadmap to learn how to compassionately manage conflicts, deepen friendship and intimacy, and share a life purpose and dreams.