Techniques I use in sessions

At Well Space, we specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which helps individuals understand the roots of their emotional distress and behavioral patterns by exploring the unconscious mind. We believe that past experiences, especially from childhood, influence our thoughts and actions today. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, our skilled therapists guide clients in uncovering and exploring these unconscious dynamics. Using techniques like free association, clients gain insight into their struggles and develop healthier coping mechanisms. As your therapist, I create personalized treatment plans to foster self-awareness and reflection, empowering individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives. If you're dealing with past trauma or relationship issues, our clinic provides a safe space for healing and growth.

EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps individuals, couples, and families process and transform their emotional experiences. Rooted in humanistic and experiential therapy traditions, EFT views emotions as a key pathway to healing and personal growth. Rather than avoiding or suppressing emotions, clients are guided to explore, understand, and restructure their emotional responses to promote psychological well-being.

How is EFT Used in a Clinical Setting?

In a clinical setting, EFT is applied through structured interventions designed to help clients engage with their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Therapists use EFT to address a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress.

For Individuals

EFT helps clients develop emotional awareness and regulation by working through past and present emotional experiences. Techniques commonly used include:

• Emotion Awareness – Helping clients identify and articulate their emotions more clearly

• Emotional Processing – Encouraging deeper exploration of emotions to uncover their underlying meaning

• Transforming Maladaptive Emotions – Shifting painful or unhelpful emotional responses (e.g., fear, shame) into more adaptive emotions (e.g., self-compassion, empowerment)

• Chair Work Techniques – Role-playing exercises, such as "empty chair" or "two-chair dialogue," to process unresolved emotional conflicts

For Couples

EFT is one of the most widely researched and effective approaches for couples therapy, helping partners improve emotional connection and resolve conflicts. In a clinical setting, EFT for couples typically involves:

• Identifying negative interaction patterns that contribute to disconnection

• Exploring underlying emotional needs and vulnerabilities

• Restructuring interactions to promote secure attachment and trust

• Strengthening emotional attunement and responsiveness

EFT for couples is particularly effective for issues such as communication difficulties, infidelity, emotional detachment, and relationship distress.

Who Can Benefit from EFT?

Emotion-Focused Therapy is ideal for individuals and couples who want to:

✔ Gain a deeper understanding of their emotions
✔ Improve emotional regulation and coping skills
✔ Enhance communication and connection in relationships
✔ Heal from past emotional wounds or trauma
✔ Develop greater self-compassion and resilience

Getting Started with EFT

If you’re looking for a therapy approach that helps you connect with your emotions in a meaningful way, EFT may be the right fit for you. As a trained EFT therapist, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions and create lasting change.

DBT is a highly regarded therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices. DBT is particularly effective in helping individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Key components of DBT include:

Mindfulness: Learning to be present in the moment without judgment.

Emotion Regulation: DBT teaches practical strategies for identifying, understanding, and managing emotions in healthy ways, empowering clients to regain control over their emotional experiences.

Distress Tolerance: DBT teaches techniques to help clients cope with crises and navigate difficult situations without resorting to harmful behaviors.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: DBT provides tools for effective communication, boundary-setting, and conflict resolution, empowering clients to cultivate more fulfilling connections with others.

Middle Path: DBT emphasizes finding a balance between acceptance and change, known as the "middle path." Rather than viewing situations in black and white, clients learn to recognize and embrace the gray areas, leading to greater flexibility and resilience.

Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions, our clinic is here to help. Through personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, we empower our clients to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-compassion, and live more fulfilling lives.

Somatic Therapy is a holistic, body-centered approach to healing that integrates the connection between mind and body. It is based on the understanding that emotional distress, trauma, and stress are often stored in the body, manifesting as tension, chronic pain, or other physical symptoms. By working with both physical sensations and emotional experiences, somatic therapy helps clients process unresolved trauma, regulate their nervous system, and restore a sense of balance and well-being.

How is Somatic Therapy Used in a Clinical Setting?

In a clinical setting, somatic therapy is used to help individuals experiencing:

✔ Trauma and PTSD
✔ Anxiety and panic disorders
✔ Depression and emotional dysregulation
✔ Chronic stress and burnout
✔ Chronic pain or tension related to emotional distress

A somatic therapist guides clients to tune into bodily sensations, breath, and movement as a way to access and release stored trauma or emotional blockages. Some key techniques used in clinical somatic therapy include:

• Body Awareness – Helping clients recognize where tension, numbness, or discomfort is held in the body

• Breathwork – Using controlled breathing exercises to regulate the nervous system and promote relaxation

• Grounding Techniques – Practicing sensory awareness to bring the body into a state of safety and presence

• Movement and Touch – Encouraging gentle movement or guided therapeutic touch to release tension and reconnect with the body

• Titration & Pendulation – Gradually processing traumatic experiences to prevent overwhelm and support emotional resilience

Why Choose Somatic Therapy?

Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy goes beyond cognitive processing and engages the body's innate ability to heal. This approach is particularly effective for those who feel stuck in patterns of emotional distress, struggle with bodily symptoms of trauma, or find that verbal therapy alone hasn’t provided full relief.

Experience Healing Through Mind-Body Connection

Somatic therapy offers a safe, supportive space to reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and release stored trauma. If you’re ready to explore this transformative approach, I invite you to reach out and begin your healing journey today.

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and heal from distressing life experiences and trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on targeting unprocessed memories stored in the brain, which can cause emotional distress and contribute to negative beliefs or behaviors.

How EMDR Works
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, taps, or tones, to help reprocess distressing memories. This allows the brain to reframe those experiences, reducing their emotional intensity and enabling healthier emotional responses.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
Originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is now widely recognized as effective for:

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Phobias

• Addiction

• Stress and performance issues

What to Expect in an EMDR Session
EMDR therapy is typically an 8-phase process that includes:

1. History-taking and treatment planning.

2. Preparation. The therapist explains EMDR and ensures emotional stability.

3. Assessment. Identifying specific memories and negative beliefs to target.

4. Desensitization. Reprocessing the memory using bilateral stimulation.

5. Installation. Strengthening positive beliefs.

6. Body scan. Addressing any lingering physical tension.

7. Closure. Ensuring emotional stability before ending the session.

8. Reevaluation. Reviewing progress in the next session.

With EMDR, healing doesn't mean forgetting the past—it means freeing yourself from its emotional grip to move forward with clarity and resilience.

Ready to Heal?
Discover how EMDR therapy can help you break free from the past and live with greater peace and purpose. Schedule your session today.