Constructive Psychotherapy
Oftentimes, talk therapy alone isn’t enough.
What is Constructive Psychotherapy?
Our constructivist approach to therapy is holistic, evidence-based, and results oriented. Constructive Psychotherapy recognizes that all people have the power to actively create meaning and enact change on the world. We construct meaning through understanding our experiences and we first learn to do this in early attachment relationships. Constructivism recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit in shaping individual experiences. It goes beyond the confines of traditional talk therapy and recognizes that the body and one’s experience of their body is fundamental to identity.
While we are capable of choice and influencing our own experiences, we are also interconnected. Healthy relationships are fundamental for happiness and helping each other reach our goals. The secret to a fulfilling life lies in learning how to navigate this interconnectedness in ways that are fulfilling.
How Does Constructive Psychotherapy Work?
This therapeutic approach emphasizes collaborative action through compassionate relationships. People often enter therapy either because their lives feel out of balance and/or because they feel stuck in destructive or dysfunctional patterns. The client, rather than the therapist, defines whether something is wrong. We work by understanding people as whole individuals, focusing on how they construct meaning, navigate relationships, and grow through self-acceptance and the resolution of tensions in life. Our talented team of therapists draw from elements of multiple therapeutic modalities, such as:
EMDR therapy helps patients process unresolved memories, reducing their influence on current emotions and behaviors. This process aims to reprocess memories, which reduces emotional intensity and promotes healing. It's widely used and effective for PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that teaches distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills to patients struggling with overwhelming, intense emotions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented psychotherapy approach where patients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and repressing their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an innovative, body-based approach to working with trauma and complex trauma that is both extremely gentle and powerfully effective. It focuses on how our nervous system responds to trauma and early life attachment patterns.
Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt Therapy is a form of psychotherapy centered on increasing a person’s awareness, freedom, and self-direction. It emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and emotions in the present moment, and helps people recognize and address underlying patterns and unresolved issues.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps individuals stay grounded and aware of the present moment. By practicing mindfulness, patients learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, allowing them to respond more effectively to challenging situations.
Who is Constructive Psychotherapy for?
Constructive Psychotherapy is ideally suited for individuals who have found that traditional talk therapy alone may not fully address their needs. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking a holistic approach to therapy that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit in shaping their experiences.
Constructive Psychotherapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who struggle with the following:
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Complex PTSD
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Dissociative Disorders (DID/OSDD)
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Adjustment Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
- Substance Use Disorders
- Personality Disorders (including but not limited to Borderline, Narcissistic, Avoidant)
- Attachment Disorders
- Relationship issues
- Chronic stressors
- Life transitions or adjustments
What Skills are Taught?
In constructive psychotherapy, patients learn skills to enhance their self-awareness, regulate emotions, navigate relationships effectively, and cope with distressing experiences. These skills are drawn from various therapeutic modalities and are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual undergoing therapy.