Individual, Relationship & Family Therapy

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Our Patient-first Model

We don’t believe in pathologizing our clients, but supporting them to cope with the many challenges that life can present. Whether it’s through individual therapy, relationship therapy,  family therapy, or group therapy, we provide a patient first approach that is not only effective but also deeply respectful of your healing journey.

The Benefits of Therapy

Choosing between individual, relationship, or family therapy depends on your needs and goals. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you understand the differences and decide based on your current needs.

Individual Therapy Benefits

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Focused Personal Growth

Enables deep self-reflection and personal development in a private setting.

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Customized Strategies

Develop personalized coping strategies to address your unique challenges.

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Confidentiality and Privacy

Offers a secure environment to explore sensitive issues without external judgments.

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Appropriate For

Individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, or past trauma, or who are seeking a deeper understanding of their thoughts and behaviors. Individual services could also benefit those struggling to cope with dysfunctional familial, cultural, or societal systems.

Relationship Therapy Benefits

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Enhanced Communication

Focuses on improving communication skills to better articulate and understand each other’s needs.

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Relationship Dynamics

Addresses specific relationship issues, providing tools to manage conflicts and enhance intimacy.

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Mutual Growth

Encourages growth that benefits the relationship, fostering a stronger bond and understanding between partners.

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Appropriate For

All constellations of partnerships including monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, of all gender identities, expressions, and sexualities.

Family Therapy Benefits

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Focused on resolving challengesFor

There are frequently challenges that come up in familial relationships of all kinds (nuclear, extended, parent-child, siblings, etc.), and tackling them can be tricky.

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Creates a Safe Space

Discussing sensitive topics and relationships requires a safe space for all involved to be vulnerable and communicative.

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Puts Family Members on Even Footing

One of the biggest struggles in families striving to reconcile strife is the mismatched power dynamic between members. Family therapy helps foster a sense and space for equality and communication.

Each type of therapy is designed to serve specific purposes, and individuals or partners in a relationship may find that one or both modalities are beneficial at different stages of their therapy journey. By understanding the benefits of each, you can make a more informed choice about which type of therapy might be best for you.

About Our Therapy Modalities

At Art of Awareness, we provide therapy modalities for every client. Each modality is backed by evidence and tailored to meet individual needs, facilitating profound personal growth and healing. While not every staff member is versed in every modality below, we strive to match clients to the clinicians best suited to their needs.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Through the use of art, music, and movement, expressive arts therapy facilitates emotional expression and processing in ways that words alone may not achieve. This modality is especially helpful for those processing trauma, allowing for creativity as a pathway to healing and self-discovery.


Learn about the benefits of expressive arts therapy.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

This modality utilizes mindfulness practices to enhance present-moment awareness and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. By teaching clients to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, mindfulness-based therapy helps improve overall mental health and stress resilience.

Discover techniques used in mindfulness-based therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy

Focused on building solutions rather than dissecting problems, this therapy sets clear, concise goals and leverages a client’s existing resources and strengths. It is particularly effective for clients seeking quick and practical solutions to specific problems, enabling significant progress in fewer sessions.

Explore the principles of solution-focused therapy.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS offers a unique approach to psychotherapy by treating multiple sub-personalities within a single individual. It helps clients understand and harmonize their internal family systems, leading to increased self-awareness and emotional balance. This modality is particularly effective in treating complex trauma and improving personal relationships.

Explore the IFS model and its benefits.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is effective for treating disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD by focusing on identifying and altering detrimental thought patterns. This approach encourages clients to develop healthier cognitive habits, leading to improved emotional regulation and behavior. Clients often experience significant improvement in their ability to manage daily stress and emotional challenges.

Learn more about CBT and its applications.

Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is designed to help individuals manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal relationships. It incorporates strategies like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. This therapy is particularly beneficial for those with borderline personality disorder or who struggle with self-harm behaviors, offering them a structured path toward stability.

Discover how DBT can transform emotional health.

Somatic Therapies

Somatic interventions honor the deep connection between the body and the mind. The use of specific frequencies to entrain brain states has been well-studied and established for decades. Applying this modality to assist with regulating mental, emotional, and physical responses during or before another therapeutic modality can be an excellent way to get faster or more substantial results.

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EMDR Therapy

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This therapeutic technique uses bi-lateral stimulation (visual, auditory, or tactile) to reprocess past trauma or other distressing life experiences. It aims to reduce anxiety, integrate information, and instill more adaptive thinking patterns.

Discover the Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Polyvagal

Polyvagal Therapy (PVT) focuses on the autonomic nervous system and the three neural pathways associated with it: ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal pathways. By regulating our nervous system, PVT allows us to better understand, recognize, and manage our body’s response to stress and trauma.

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