Modalities and Approaches

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

AEDP is a type of therapy that emphasizes the emotional experience of the patient especially in the case of trauma. The therapist works to create a safe and supportive environment in which the patient can explore their feelings and emotions. This type of therapy is based on the idea that emotional experiences are stored in the body, and that by exploring these emotions, patients can begin to resolve longstanding issues.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a relatively new therapeutic approach that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions. ART is based on the premise that many psychological conditions are caused by memories that are stored in an overly activated state, and that these memories can be effectively treated by bringing them to a more relaxed state. ART therapy involves the use of specific techniques to achieve this goal, including relaxation exercises, imagery, and talk therapy. ART has been shown to be effective in a number of studies, and is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for PTSD and other conditions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on helping people accept their thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to change them. ACT also helps people commit to taking action steps that are important to them, even if their thoughts and feelings are telling them not to.

Adlerian Therapy

Adlerian therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is based on the principles of Alfred Adler. It is a holistic approach that focuses on the individual as a whole, rather than just their symptoms. Adlerian therapy aims to help people understand their past experiences and how they have contributed to their current behavior. It also focuses on helping people develop healthy relationships and achieve their goals.

Animal-Assisted Therapies (AAT)

Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) are a type of therapy that uses animals as a form of treatment. Animals can be used to help people with a variety of issues, such as physical disabilities, mental health disorders, and emotional problems.

There are many different types of animals that can be used in AAT. Dogs are the most common, but horses, cats, and other animals can also be used. The type of animal used depends on the needs of the person receiving the therapy.

AAT has been shown to be beneficial for many people. It can help improve social skills, increase independence, and provide emotional support. Animal-assisted therapy is a safe and effective treatment that can be used in conjunction with other therapies or treatments.

Art Therapy

Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses art to help people communicate and explore their thoughts and feelings. It can be used to help people with a wide range of mental health conditions, as well as those who are coping with difficult life experiences. In art therapy, clients work with a therapist to create art that represents their thoughts and feelings. This can help them to understand and cope with their emotions in a healthy way.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy is a type of therapy that is based on the idea that a strong emotional bond between a therapist and patient can help to foster healing. This type of therapy focuses on repairing any damage that may have been done to the patient’s attachment system. The goal is to help the patient develop healthy attachments in their personal relationships.

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Therapy is a psychological approach that aims to help people change their problematic behaviors. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected, and that by changing our behavior, we can also change our thoughts and feelings. Behavioral Therapy focuses on the present moment and on specific behaviors that are causing problems in someone’s life. It is usually goal-oriented, with therapists working with clients to come up with a plan to achieve specific goals.

Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy is the use of books to help individuals with their mental health. It can be used to improve mood, deal with stress, and manage anxiety. Bibliotherapy can be done on a self-help basis or with the help of a therapist.

Biofeedback therapy

Biofeedback therapy is a type of therapy that uses technology to help patients learn how to control their own physiology. This can include techniques like measuring muscle tension, heart rate, skin temperature, or brain waves. Patients can use this information to learn how to relax and control their stress levels. Biofeedback therapy has been shown to be effective for conditions like anxiety, pain, and heart disease.

Body Mind Centering (BMC)

Body Mind Centering (BMC) is a form of movement and body awareness that was created by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. It is a holistic approach to health and well-being that focuses on the unity of mind and body. BMC helps people to become more aware of their own bodies and movements, which can lead to better physical and mental health.

Body-Mind Psychotherapy

Body-Mind Psychotherapy is a form of therapy that integrates the mind and body to promote healing. It can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, as well as physical health conditions. The goal of Body-Mind Psychotherapy is to help the individual find balance and heal mind, body, and spirit.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a relatively new therapeutic technique that is used to help people heal from traumatic experiences. The technique involves finding and focusing on a specific point in the brain that is associated with the trauma. This point is called a brainspot. Focusing on the brainspot can help to release the emotional and physical tension that is associated with the trauma.

Breathwork

Breathwork is a form of therapy that focuses on the breath in order to promote physical, mental, and emotional healing. It can be used to address a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Breathwork involves deep breathing exercises that help to clear the mind and release trapped emotions. It can be done in a group setting or as a solo practice.

Brief Psychotherapy

Brief Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that is typically shorter in duration than traditional forms of therapy. It is designed to help people resolve specific, prioritized, identifiable problems and can be very effective in treating a wide range of issues.

Choice Theory

Choice theory is a branch of psychology that focuses on the choices people make. It examines the factors that influence people’s decisions, as well as the consequences of those decisions. Choice theory is based on the idea that people are rational beings who always make the best possible choices given the information they have.

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the client’s experience and feelings. The therapist aims to create a safe and supportive environment in which the client can explore their thoughts and feelings. Client-centered therapy is based on the idea that people are capable of change and growth when they feel understood and accepted.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A form of psychological treatment that is effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, marital, eating, and severe mental illnesses.

Core principles are:

• Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.
• Psychological problems are based, in part, on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
• People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
• Primarily involves changing thinking patterns
• Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality.
• Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
• Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
• Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.

CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Progression is obtained through “assignments and tasks” that are implemented outside of sessions.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CPT helps individuals understand and make sense of their traumatic experiences, which can be helpful in reducing symptoms of PTSD.

Collaborative Therapy

Collaborative Therapy is a therapy that was developed by Harlene Anderson and Harold A. Goolishian in the USA. It is meant for clients who are well-educated in any field, or for those that have distrust of psychotherapists due to past negative experiences with one or more. The goal of Collaborative Therapy is to create a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, in which the therapist acts as a consultant instead of someone who gives orders or tells the client what to do. This type of therapy can be very beneficial for clients who feel like they have been misunderstood or mistreated by therapists in the past.

Constructivist Therapy

Constructivist therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping clients to understand their own personal constructions of reality. This type of therapy helps clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their relationships with others. It is based on the idea that each person constructs their own personal reality, and that this reality is constantly changing.

Dance and Movement Therapy

Dance and Movement Therapy (DMT) is a type of therapy that uses movement and dance to promote physical, emotional, and mental health. It can be used to improve moods, relieve stress, increase energy, improve communication skills, and more. DMT is often used with people who have mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It can also be helpful for people who have physical health conditions such as cancer or arthritis.

Depth Therapy

Depth therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims to explore the deepest layers of the psyche. This approach is often used to help people who are struggling with intense or longstanding emotional issues. Depth therapists use a variety of techniques to help their clients access these deeper layers, including hypnosis, guided imagery, and dream analysis.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that was developed by Marsha M. Linehan in the early 1990s. DBT is designed to help people better manage their emotions and to effectively solve problems. The goal of DBT is to help people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to learn how to effectively manage them.

Drama Therapy

Drama therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses theatre and drama techniques to help people resolve conflicts and problems, and to improve their self-expression. It can be used with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

Dream Therapy

Dream therapy is a form of psychiatric treatment that uses dreams to help people understand and resolve personal problems. During dream therapy, a person discusses his or her dreams with a therapist, who tries to help the person understand what the dream might mean. The therapist may also suggest ways to deal with any problems that the dream might represent.

Eclectic Therapy

Eclectic Therapy is a form of therapy that incorporates multiple therapeutic approaches into one treatment plan. This type of therapy is beneficial for people who have not responded to traditional therapies, or who want to explore a variety of treatment options. Eclectic therapy allows patients to customize their treatment plan to fit their individual needs.

Ecotherapy

Ecotherapy involves the use of natural surroundings and activities to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health. It can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapies. Ecotherapy can be used to improve moods, reduce stress levels, and promote relaxation.

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps people to identify and understand their emotions, as well as the emotions of others. EFT is often used to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

Emotional Freedom Technique

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a relatively new self-help approach that involves tapping on the body’s meridian points while focusing on negative emotions or physical sensations. EFT is said to help release the emotional intensity associated with those negative feelings, thus providing relief. Proponents of EFT claim that it can be used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical issues, including anxiety, pain, and addiction. However, there is limited scientific evidence to support these claims.

Energy Psychology (EP)

Energy Psychology (EP) is a relatively new branch of psychology that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. EP is based on the theory that our thoughts and emotions create energy fields that can affect our physical health. EP practitioners believe that by targeting these energy fields, they can help to cure or alleviate a variety of physical and emotional problems.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a therapy that uses horses to help people feel better. Horses are large, powerful animals, and working with them can be a very rewarding experience. Horses are able to sense emotion, and being around them can help people to feel more relaxed and calm.

Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

Ericksonian Hypnotherapy is a type of hypnotherapy that was developed by Milton Erickson. It is based on the idea that people can change their behavior by changing their thoughts and beliefs. Ericksonian Hypnotherapy uses a lot of suggestive language to help people make these changes.

Existential Therapy

Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the existence of the human condition and the inherent meaninglessness of life. It focuses on the individual’s unique experience in the world, and how they make sense of it. The goal of existential therapy is to help people live authentically, by embracing their freedom and responsibility for their own lives.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on experiential learning. This type of therapy involves engaging in activities or tasks that allow the individual to experience and explore their emotions and feelings. Experiential therapy can be helpful in allowing individuals to understand and process their emotions, which can help them to manage their mental health.

Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to help people with anxiety disorders overcome their fears. The therapist will ask the person to gradually expose themselves to the things they fear, starting with situations that are only mildly uncomfortable and working their way up to situations that cause significant anxiety. This helps the person learn that they can handle their fear and that the fear is not as bad as they thought.

Expressive Art Therapy

Expressive Art Therapy is a form of therapy that uses creative expression to help individuals communicate and process their thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for people who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, as well as for those who want to explore their emotions in a non-verbal way. Expressive Art Therapy can be done in individual or group settings, and can use a variety of art forms, such as painting, drawing, sculpting, and even dance and music.

Expressive Trauma Integration

Expressive Trauma Integration is a therapeutic technique that helps individuals process and integrate their traumatic experiences. It involves exploring the emotions and memories associated with the trauma, and using expressive arts therapies such as writing, painting, or sculpting to express these feelings. This can help the individual understand and come to terms with the trauma, and eventually integrate it into their life story.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b). Shapiro’s (2001) Adaptive Information Processing model posits that EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experience to bring these to an adaptive resolution.

EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment.  Eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) are used during one part of the session.  After the clinician has determined which memory to target first, he asks the client to hold different aspects of that event or thought in mind and to use his eyes to track the therapist’s hand as it moves back and forth across the client’s field of vision.  As this happens, for reasons believed by a Harvard researcher to be connected with the biological mechanisms involved in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, internal associations arise and the clients begin to process the memory and disturbing feelings. In successful EMDR therapy, the meaning of painful events is transformed on an emotional level.

Family Constellations Therapy

Family Constellation Therapy is a therapy modality that uses the relationships of family members to represent larger systems such as organizations, communities, and societies. The therapist will help the family or group to identify and heal any dysfunctions within the system by exploring the dynamics between the family members. This type of therapy can be helpful for individuals who feel like they are stuck in patterns that they cannot break free from, or who feel like they are not understood or supported by their family.

Family Systems

Family Systems Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps to treat mental health disorders and behavioral problems by addressing the family unit as a whole. Family Systems Therapy believes that family members are interconnected and that their behavior affects each other. The therapist works to help the family understand how they interact with one another, identify any dysfunctional patterns, and find better ways to communicate and interact. This type of therapy can be helpful for families who are struggling with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, or behavioral problems.

Feminist Therapy

Feminist therapy is a type of therapy that is based on the idea that there is a connection between the personal and the political. It is designed to help clients understand the ways in which their individual experiences are shaped by gender inequality. Feminist therapists believe that it is important to address the social context in which problems occur, and they often work to create a safe space for clients to share their experiences and discuss difficult topics.

Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of the whole person, as opposed to focusing on individual parts. It is based on the idea that people are naturally inclined to seek out a sense of wholeness, and that psychological problems can be resolved by restoring this sense of cohesion. Gestalt therapy is often used to treat issues such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method is a system of understanding and improving relationships which was created by Dr. John Gottman and his wife Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman. The method is based on over 40 years of research which has shown that certain interactions between couples are associated with relationship satisfaction and stability, while others are linked with relationship problems.

The Gottman Method helps couples to identify and change these negative interactions, as well as to build up positive ones. The method uses a variety of techniques, including conversation exercises, observational studies, and physiological measurements such as heart rate and galvanic skin response.

Grief Therapy

Grief therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps people cope with the emotional aftermath of a loss. It can be helpful for both adults and children. The goal of grief therapy is to help people understand and process their emotions, adjust to their new life, and find ways to cope with their loss.

Hakomi Method

The Hakomi Method is a mindfulness-based psychotherapy that emphasizes the use of present-moment awareness to develop self-knowledge and inner wisdom. It was developed by Ron Kurtz in the 1970s, and is based on the principles of mindfulness, nonviolence, and compassion. The Hakomi Method uses a variety of techniques to help clients access their inner wisdom, including guided imagery, body awareness, and mindfulness meditation. Clients typically work with a Hakomi therapist for several months or years, depending on their needs.

Interpersonal Therapy

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a form of therapy that focuses on the relationships between people. IPT can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. IPT aims to help people understand the dynamics of their relationships, and to learn how to better communicate with others. IPT also teaches people how to resolve conflicts and manage stress.

Multicultural Therapy

Multicultural therapy is a term used to describe the use of therapeutic practices that are culturally competent. This means that the therapist is aware of and takes into account the cultural background of the client when providing treatment. Multicultural therapy aims to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients from all backgrounds, and to help them feel understood and supported.

Music Therapy

Music therapy is a type of therapy that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music therapy can be used to promote wellness, relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. It can also be used to help people cope with trauma, manage chronic pain, and overcome addiction.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy is a type of therapy that uses stories to help people make sense of their lives and experiences. This type of therapy can be used to help people heal from trauma, address mental health issues, and build resilience. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Nature Therapy

Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is a type of therapy that uses contact with nature to improve mental and physical health. Nature therapy can be used to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; to improve mood and cognitive function; and to promote overall wellness.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a type of therapy that uses language and communication to change the way we think, feel, and behave. NLP can be used to help people overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a type of therapy that uses brain waves to help people regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Neurofeedback can be used to treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. It can also be used to improve cognitive function, sleep, and stress management.

Object Relations Therapy

Object relations therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the relationships between people and objects. This type of therapy can be used to help people understand and resolve issues with intimacy, trust, and attachment. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Person-Centered Therapy

Person-centered therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the individual’s experience and inner thoughts and feelings. This type of therapy can be used to help people understand themselves and their experiences. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a type of therapy that uses play to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of children. Play therapy can be used to help children cope with trauma, manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal theory is a type of therapy that uses the nervous system to help people regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Polyvagal theory can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Positive Psychotherapy (PPT)

Positive psychotherapy (PPT) is a type of therapy that focuses on the positive aspects of the individual’s life. This type of therapy can be used to help people understand and appreciate their strengths and accomplishments. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Pragmatic Experiential Therapy (PET)

Pragmatic experiential therapy (PET) is a type of therapy that uses both cognitive and emotional approaches to treatment. PET can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Process Oriented Psychology

Process oriented psychology (POP) is a type of therapy that focuses on the process of change. This type of therapy can be used to help people understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

Prolonged exposure therapy is a type of therapy that uses exposure to help people overcome their fear of trauma-related memories, thoughts, and feelings. PE can be used to treat conditions such as PTSD and anxiety.

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that focuses on the individual’s unconscious thoughts and feelings. This type of therapy can be used to help people understand themselves and their experiences. It can also be used to promote personal growth and development.

Psychodrama

Psychodrama is a type of therapy that uses drama to address the emotional, cognitive, and social needs of the individual. Psychodrama can be used to help people understand and resolve issues with communication, relationships, and personal growth. It can also be used to promote personal development.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a type of therapy that uses psychological principles and techniques to help people understand and change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychotherapy can be used to treat mental health conditions and promote personal growth and development.

Radiant Heart Therapy

Radiant heart therapy (RHT) is a type of therapy that uses energy work to help people heal emotionally and spiritually. RHT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)

Radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT) is a type of therapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and change to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder. RO DBT can be used to improve communication and relationships, and to promote personal growth and development.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a type of therapy that uses reason and emotion to help people manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. REBT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and anger.

Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)

Rational emotive therapy (RET) is a type of therapy that uses reason and emotion to help people manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. RET can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and anger.

Reality Therapy (RT)

Reality therapy (RT) is a type of therapy that uses focuses on the here and now, and uses reality testing to help people change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. RT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Regression Therapy

Regression therapy is a type of therapy that uses regression to help people heal emotionally and spiritually. Regression therapy can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Relational Life Therapy (RLT)

Relational life therapy (RLT) is a type of couples counseling that aims to help partners resolve conflicts, develop personal accountability, improve communication, and foster intimacy within their relationship. RLT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and conflict.

Rogerian Therapy

Rogerian therapy is a type of therapy that uses empathy and respect to help people understand and resolve their issues. Rogerian therapy can be used to help people with communication, relationships, and personal growth.

Schema Therapy (ST)

Schema therapy (ST) is an integrative approach that brings together elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment and object relations theories, and Gestalt and experiential therapies. It was introduced by Jeff Young in 1990 and has been developed and refined since then. ST can be used to treat mental health conditions and promote personal growth and

Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT)

Sensory integration therapy (SIT) is a type of therapy that helps people with sensory-processing problems (including possibly those with ASDs) cope with the difficulties they have processing sensory input. SIT can be used to improve communication and relationships, and to promote personal growth and development.

Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Solutions-focused therapy (SFT) is a type of therapy that uses a collaborative, goal-oriented approach to help people with psychological problems. SFT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Somatic Experiencing

Somatic experiencing is a type of therapy that uses body-oriented techniques to help people heal from trauma. SE can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Strength-Based Therapy

Strength-based therapy is a type of therapy that emphasizes people’s self-determination, strengths and potential. SBT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Structural Therapy

Structural therapy is a type of family therapy that uses communication and relationship patterns to help families resolve conflicts and improve communication. ST can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and conflict.

Supportive Psychotherapy

Supportive psychotherapy is a type of therapy that integrates various therapeutic schools such as psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral, as well as interpersonal conceptual models and techniques. SP can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

The Daring Way

The Daring Way is an empirically based training and certification program for helping professionals, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The Daring Way can be used to help people with communication, relationships, and personal growth.

Trauma Relief Unlimited (TRU)

Trauma Relief Unlimited (TRU) is a type of therapy that uses a variety of techniques to help people heal from trauma. TRU can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy is a type of therapy that helps people heal from trauma. TT can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events. TF-CBT can be used to improve communication and relationships, and to promote personal growth and development.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

TBRI is a therapeutic model that has been proven to train caregivers to provide support and treatment for at-risk children in various settings. These settings include, but are not limited to: orphanages, courts, residential treatment facilities, group homes, foster and adoptive homes, churches, and schools.

Voice Dialogue

Voice dialogue is a form of psychotherapy that uses conversations between various parts of the self to assist people in better understanding their inner dimensions. Voice Dialogue is a unique technique for exploring the Selves’ world – also known as subpersonalities. This method needs the participation of two individuals: a facilitator and the subject being facilitated. The responsibility of the facilitator is to assist the subject in becoming aware of, and experiencing, different Selves that run our lives, as well as how to employ them in a conscious manner through the creation of an Aware Ego Process.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy is a type of therapy that uses yoga poses and breathing techniques to help people relax and heal. Yoga therapy can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

APRN: An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is licensed through a state board of nursing and can provide mental health services in various settings.

ATR: A registered art therapist has earned an advanced degree and has completed some supervised art therapy.

ATR-BC: This is a registered art therapist who has also passed a national exam demonstrating advanced knowledge in the theories and skills of art therapy.

BCD: This designation indicates Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, an advanced general certification in social work that recognizes high standards in clinical education and experience.

Board Certifications in Traumatic Stress Specialties are granted by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress® and include the following 14 special credentials:

BCBT: A mental health professional Board Certified in Bereavement Trauma is recognized as a specialist in traumatic grief.

BCCC: Board Certified Crisis Chaplain indicates a member of clergy who is also a mental health professional with expertise in crisis counseling.

BCCT: This indicates Board Certification in Child Trauma and a professional who specializes in helping children in crisis.

BCDT: This credential recognizes a mental health professional Board Certified in Disability Trauma.

BCDV: A therapist Board Certified in Domestic Violence specializes in people who have been victims of any form of domestic abuse.

BCFT: When a professional earns a Board Certification in Forensic Traumatology, he or she is recognized as a specialist in helping people cope with the psychological and behavioral aftermath of wounds and injuries from accidents or violence.

BCIT: Board Certification in Illness Trauma means that a therapist is considered an expert in trauma that can result from dealing with chronic illness.

BCMVT: A professional with a Board Certification in Motor Vehicle Trauma is designated as an expert in helping people in crisis from motor vehicle accidents.

BCPM: A Board Certification in Pain Management recognizes someone’s expertise in the psychological aspects of living with and managing chronic pain.

BCRT: Board Certification in Rape Trauma denotes someone who is an expert in helping victims of rape.

BCSA: Receiving Board Certification in Sexual Abuse makes someone highly qualified to help people heal from sexual abuse.

BCSM: When a mental health professional has a Board Certification in Stress Management, they are especially equipped to help people handle both acute and chronic life stress.

BCWT: Board Certification in War Trauma recognizes a mental health professional who specializes in anyone suffering from war-related trauma and crisis.

CAC or CAP: The Certified Addictions Counselor or Certified Addictions Professional are professional designation for alcohol and drug counselors in the state of Florida. Some other states use the designation ADC, or Alcohol and Drugs Counselor.

CADC: A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializes in helping people with substance use and addiction, including alcohol, illicit drugs, and addictions to prescription medication.

CAMS: Certified Anger Management Specialists are recognized by the National Anger Management Association as experts in helping people better deal with unhealthy emotional reactions.

CART: Someone with the designation Certified Anger Resolution Therapist is any mental health professional who has taken and passed special coursework with the Anger Management Training Institute.

CAS: A Certified Addiction Specialist receives this credential from the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders after completing an advanced degree and a minimum of 6,000 supervised hours in addictions counseling. The hours required for certification are more if someone has a bachelor’s degree.

CASAC: The credential of Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor is a designation used in the state of New York.

CCDP: You will encounter Certified Chemical Dependency Professionals in the state of Washington, certified by that state.

CCHT: A mental health professional with this designation is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist as recognized by the National Board for Certified Hypnotherapists.

CCMHC: After earning the designation NCC (National Certified Counselor, see below), a professional can continue education and supervised counseling work to become a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors.

CCSW: A Certified Clinical Social Worker is credentialed by the national association of social workers.

CEAP: Certified Employee Assistance Professionals are recognized as qualified by the International Employee Assistance Professionals Association. CEAPs work for companies and other organizations to provide mental health services to employees.

CEDS: Someone who is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist is credentialed by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and recognized as a specialist in treating eating disorders.

CFLE: Certified Family Life Educators are endorsed by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and specialize in working with families to help them function and thrive together.

CGP: A Certified Group Psychotherapist specializes in delivering group therapy, a special type of counseling provided to groups of individuals. (Note: Counseling groups are not the same as community-based support groups). These professionals are certified by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists.

CHT: Certified Hypnotherapists through the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association work with health and dental professionals to assist individuals with high stress and anxiety about procedures.

CICSW and CISW: Some states recognize the designations Certified Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Independent Social Worker, although these are not licenses to practice independently.

CMFT: A Certified Marriage and Family Therapist has completed the advanced education and testing necessary for this credential.

CP: A Certified Psychologist receives this credential from the American Board of Professional Psychology.

CP: A Clinical Psychologist has a career diagnosing and treating mental illness and/or helping people overcome other mental health challenges.

CRC: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, credentialed by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, helps people with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical disabilities live independently.

C-SWHC: Certified Social Worker in Health Care is a credential granted by the National Association of Social Workers to qualified social workers in health care settings.

DAPA: Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association is a prestigious designation given by the American Psychotherapy Association to psychotherapists who have achieved criteria indicating education, knowledge, experience, skill, and training.

LAC (LPCA): A Licensed Associate Counselor (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate) is a designation for certified counselors working toward licensure. They have not yet completed all licensing requirements of their state and must be supervised.

LCCMH: The American Mental Health Counselors Association recognizes Licensed Clinical Counselors in Mental Health as those mental health counselors who have completed an advanced degree and completed clinical supervision work, as well as passed their national certification exam.

LCSW: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker has completed education and supervision to obtain a license to practice independently in the clinical setting. (See also LICSW, below).

LGSW: The Licensed Graduate Social Worker has completed his or her master’s degree and passed the required professional exam but has not yet completed supervised work hours.

LICSW (LISW-CP): This designation refers to a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (or Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice). These professionals work independently in clinical settings providing therapy and addressing issues like domestic violence, chronic illness, and family problems.

LISW:  A Licensed Independent Social Worker works independently in non-clinical settings such as public or private organizations, providing case management, or administering programs.

LLP: A Limited Licensed Psychologist is typically one who holds a master’s degree and is in the process of earning a doctoral degree. LLPs can practice but must be supervised by a fully licensed psychologist.

LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists meet licensure requirements of their state. States follow guidelines set by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

LMFTA: A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is in the process of becoming fully licensed to practice independently.

LMHC: Licensed Mental Health Counselor is an alternate designation to the LPC (see below).

LMSW: A Licensed Master Social Worker works independently, without supervision, and provides counseling services to those seeking to overcome mental health obstacles.

LP: A Licensed Psychologist has a doctorate degree, passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), and met the minimum hours for supervision set by his or her state.

LPA: This designation is for a Licensed Psychological Associate, a professional psychologist with a master’s degree rather than a doctorate degree.

LPC: Licensed Professional Counselors provide mental health services in a variety of settings. They can do so independently, without supervision.

LSW: This credential is a general designation indicating that a social worker is licensed in his or her state.

MAC: A Master Addiction Counselor is the third and highest tier of certification, after NCAC I and NCAC II (see below), offered by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP).

MFT: A Marriage and Family Therapist provides counseling to families and individuals within families (as part of the family therapy process). They address a wide range of problems to help the family function well.

MT-BC: The Certification Board for Music Therapists grants the credential of Music Therapist-Board Certified to professional therapists meeting the qualifications for music therapy.

NBCCH: A National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist has met the training and practice requirements set forth by the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists.

NBCDCH: Someone achieving the National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy status has had additional training and practice hours beyond the NBCCH.

NCAAC: A National Certified Adolescent Addiction Counselor is credentialed by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP)

NCAC I: This indicates that someone is a Level I National Certified Addiction Counselor designated by the NCC AP.

NCAC II: A professional who has completed additional education and/or supervision requirements in addictions counseling can earn the next level of certification, the National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II from the NCC AP.

NCC: A National Certified Counselor is a Board-Certified counselor recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors.

NCSC: The National Board for Certified Counselors has a special designation for school counselors, the National Certified School Counselor.

NCSP: Nationally Certified School Psychologists are accredited by the National Association for School Psychologists and have completed an advanced degree and passed required testing.

NDS: A Nicotine Dependence Specialist has expertise in helping people break nicotine addictions and is credentialed by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP).

PA: A Psychological Associate is a professional psychologist with a master’s degree rather than a doctorate degree.

PLPC: This Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor has fulfilled partial requirements for licensing but has not yet met the criteria for full licensing for independent practice.

PMHNP: This credential denotes a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is a licensed and independent nurse specializing in mental health and psychiatric services.

RAS: Most states allow substance abuse and addiction specialists to register and be designated as a Registered Addiction Specialist.

RDT: A Registered Drama Therapist is a mental health professional who specializes in using the theatre arts for therapeutic purposes and is recognized by the North American Drama Therapy Association.

REAT: Recognized by the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist uses movement, dance, painting, music, and/or writing as they help people work through mental health challenges.

R-DMT: This is a Registered Dance and Music Therapist recognized by the American Dance Therapy Association.

RPT: A mental health professional who has required training as a play therapist can register with the Association for Play Therapy to be designated as a Registered Play Therapist.

SAP: This refers to a Substance Abuse Professional with the US Department of Transportation. These professionals evaluate and make recommendations regarding government employees who have violated DUI laws.

 

Legislation and Regulations

No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act is a healthcare bill that was passed in January of 2022. The goal of the bill was to protect consumers from unexpected costs when receiving care from out-of-network providers. The bill accomplishes this by placing limits on how much consumers can be charged for out-of-network care, and by requiring health plans to cover emergency services without any prior authorization.