How We Help
At the Center for Effective Treatment, we specialize in a variety of evidence-based therapy methods that are designed to transform the whole person, including mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
Our therapists possess a rare combination of training to effectively treat substance abuse, trauma, mood, and personality disorders. Using our evidence-based methodology and cutting-edge treatment techniques, we’re able to address and collaboratively work through even the most multi-faceted mental health challenges. We meet patients where they are in their journey, utilizing tools for short term relief while simultaneously treating deep rooted issues from the bottom up. This unique approach allows us to provide more holistic and effective care.
Therapy for Trauma and Complex Trauma
Dealing with trauma or complex trauma can be incredibly debilitating. Through a variety of evidence-based trauma therapy techniques, we help our patients reclaim their sense of safety and empower them to move forward with resilience, strength, and confidence.
We specialize in, but are not limited to, the following types of therapy:
Constructive Psychotherapy
This is a cognitive behavioral and body-oriented approach to psychotherapy that is more experiential than traditional talk therapy and helps people develop a stronger understanding of themselves. Constructive psychotherapy emphasizes the ways in which we make meaning and organize ourselves in relation to others and the world around us. This approach gives us a clear understanding of human experience, knowing, and development. It allows us to use science-based techniques and to be creative in working in partnership with our clients to solve challenging problems.
DBT & DBT Groups
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. Our comprehensive DBT program offers individual therapy, skills groups, and phone coaching for adolescents and adults. Led by our trained team, these sessions help our patients manage intense emotions, build healthy relationships, and overcome destructive behaviors. Clients may participate in our full DBT program or may individually tailor services to meet their needs.
EMDR & Trauma Treatment Intensives
EMDR is a guided therapy approach where clients recall distressing memories while focusing on external stimuli. This process aims to desensitize memories, which eliminates emotional intensity and promotes healing. It’s widely used and effective for PTSD and trauma-related conditions. We are also trained in Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy and DBT-PE, and Sensorimotor psychotherapy. PE is another highly effective treatment for PTSD and traumatic stress that works by helping people gradually confront and desensitize distressing memories. DBT-PE allows us to treat PTSD and trauma-related conditions earlier on in treatment when trauma and complex trauma are the root cause of other problems. Sensorimotor psychotherapy is a body-based and very gentle approach to working with traumatic events and complex trauma.
With our advanced training in EMDR and other evidence-based therapies for trauma and PTSD, our trauma treatment intensives allow us to quickly and successfully treat distressing memories in people who struggle with dissociation and other factors that may have interfered with trauma treatment in the past.
Harm Reduction & Abstinence Based Psychotherapy
Harm Reduction and Abstinence Based Psychotherapy are two therapy treatment approaches we use to help patients struggling with substance abuse. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy guides individuals towards healthier choices while minimizing negative impacts, while Abstinence Based Psychotherapy provides structured support for those seeking a completely sober lifestyle.
Assessment, Evaluation, & Testing
Therapy won’t stick without the right diagnosis. We offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to provide accurate diagnoses and custom-tailored treatment strategies for our patients so they can reach their goals more efficiently and effectively.