EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a type of therapy treatment that helps people heal emotional distress stemming from traumatic or difficult life experiences. Numerous controlled studies have shown EMDR to be an effective form of therapy with an increased rate in reduction of symptoms than traditional talk therapy alone. It is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment for PTSD and Complex PTSD.

Somatic Experiencing is a body-centered therapy that treats trauma by focusing on natural body (somatic) responses. It was first conceptualized by trauma therapist Dr. Peter Levine in the 1970s and has become a cutting-edge therapy for Complex PTSD and PTSD. Breathwork, Qi-Gong, Trauma Informed Yoga, Body Scanning, and the Hakomi Method are all forms of Somatic Therapy.

Mindfulness is the practice of noticing one’s internal states and surroundings. This concept has been applied to various therapeutic interventions—for example, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and mindfulness meditation —to help people reduce negative reactions, stress, anxiety, and depression by learning to observe their thoughts, emotions, and other present-moment experiences without judgement.

Many people find Life Coaching helpful when working on a concrete behavioral goal, such as building more consistency in daily routines, developing self-confidence, or achieving wellness or relational goals. Coaching loosely pulls from a number of therapeutic modalities without being therapy, including positive psychology, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. It is very important to understand that coaching is NOT therapy. It is more topical in nature and deep work is not within the scope of coaching.