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    Mood Concerns

    Mood disorders can cause significant disruptions in emotion, causing sadness (depression). extreme highs (mania/hypomania), affecting daily life, sleep, energy, and thoughts. Some examples of mental health diagnoses that impact mood include Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (I & II), and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), and anxiety. Evidenced-based treatments (CBT. ACT, DBT, Existential, Gestalt, Schema Therapy) can help reduce symptom severity and increase your overall wellness.

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    Trauma & PTSD

    Trauma and adverse life experiences can happen to anyone. Experiencing can develop into Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Trauma can occur over a long period of time, leading to complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) or can be related to a one time event. Talk therapy and specific types of therapy are known to reduce symptoms of trauma and PTSD. Our counselors are trained in multiple treatment modalities that are evidence-based and backed by research such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Progressive Counting (PC), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

    Greg is trained in Progressive Counting.

    Shannon is trained in EMDR and CPT.

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    Life Transitions

    Sometimes, we experience adjustments and life changes that can shake up our foundation and lead to stress and other symptoms. These can include family changes, grief, loss, career changes, medical diagnoses, and many other life changes. Counseling can help you learn how to cope and navigate these challenging changes. Sometimes the symptoms we develop are less related to mental health diagnoses in the brain and have more to do with our circumstances, which can change. Talk therapy and using evidenced based treatments (CBT, ACT, Existential Therapy) can help you navigate these difficult times.

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    Relationship Stressors/Couples Counseling

    Relationships can go throw challenging times. As relationships face stress and hardship, it can lead to lack of connection and break downs in communication. Couples counseling can help all persons in the relationship gain a better understanding of each other and improve overall communication. Sometimes practical solutions and communication can be the primary focus. Other times, working on attachment and attunement in the relationship can be the main source of connection. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy can help each person in the relationship heal attachment and connect in deeper ways.

    Shannon is trained in EFT and plans on completing Gottman Training Levels 1 & 2 in 2026.

We work with individuals ages 12+

FAQs

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, though it can also be helpful for a variety other mental health diagnoses. EMDR therapy is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences by organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Organization and the Department of Defense. EMDR is a manualized treatment approach. Shannon is trained in EMDR and can describe more in session or email.

  • Progressive counting (PC) is a recently developed trauma treatment, based on the counting method. As per the research and clinical experience to date, PC appears to be about as effective, efficient, and well tolerated as EMDR. PC uses counting while clients recount aspects of their trauma, reducing distress and symptoms. Greg is trained in this modality. Your counselor can explain in more detail in person or via email.

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a manualized version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by helping people identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This is a very manualized treatment that lasts approximately 12 weeks and includes out of session assignments. Shannon is trained in this modality. Ask your counselor for more details.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach based on attachment theory that helps individuals, couples, and families build secure emotional bonds by identifying and changing negative emotional patterns, especially in relationships, to foster deeper connection, understanding, and resilience. Shannon is trained in EFT and uses this modality to help couples grow stronger together.