What is Integrative Psychotherapy?
Integrative psychotherapy (sometimes called mind-body medicine), incorporates the fundamental principles of traditional psychotherapy with holistic approaches (complimentary, alternative, and functional therapies), to promote healing on all levels: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I believe that no single form of therapy is best, or even adequate, in all situations, so you can trust that our work together will be designed expressly to meet your specific, individualized needs.
Integrative psychotherapy is so much more than the combining of treatment modalities. Philosophical values are integral to the work and include:
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The client and practitioner are partners in the healing process. Whatever happens in session is co-created
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The practitioner trusts in the body-mind's innate orientation towards health and wellbeing
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All factors that influence health and wellness are taken into consideration, including body, mind, spirit and community
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Both conventional and holistic methods are carefully considered and critically examined with each client
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Emphasis is placed on health promotion and the prevention of illness as well as the treatment of dis-ease
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Integrative practitioners commit themselves to the ongoing process of self-exploration, self-development, and self-care
Not every integrative psychotherapist holds the same credentials, as each practitioner develops expertise within their own areas of interest and specialization. For me, rigorous study in a wide range of traditions means that in addition to talk therapy, I am certified to incorporate massage therapy, yoga therapy, craniosacral therapy, dance/movement therapy, energy work and more as part of my comprehensive treatment approach. My commitment to the principles of client-centered care means that, should we decided that you could benefit from exploring a technique that I am unable to provide, I will happily recommend you to someone who is.