Our Approach

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Our clinical staff at Social Work Counseling Services utilizes a variety of evidence based treatment techniques including systems modalities, psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavioral techniques in addition to other techniques such as art therapy and relaxation techniques to help you on your road to a more balanced self. We create a unique, individualized treatment plan to cater to your individual needs.

Using a combination of these techniques our goal at Social Work Counseling Services is to create a treatment plan that will work best for you and your significant others. We provide individual psychotherapy for all ages and life stages. We work with all types of mental health and life issues, from childhood trauma through grief and end of life stressors. A list of our specialties can be found on our specialties page.

Our services are always strictly confidential. We follow HIPAA compliance standards and uphold the highest standards of client therapist confidentiality.

Cognitive Behavioral Approach

This technique helps affect tangible change. Cognitive behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our own internal thought process creates our feelings and beliefs, not external sources, such as people or events.

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Dialectical Behavioral Approach

This is a type of cognitive behavioral technique which tries to identify and change negative thinking patterns while trying to create positive change and acceptance. Our clinicians use mindfulness as a core technique. Much of DBT is derived …

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Play Therapy Approach

Our clinicians will use this technique with children between the ages of 3-11, but that can vary based on their education and cognitive abilities.

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Systems Approach

Our clinicians look at the interrelatedness of your current relationships, belief systems and family history in order to see how certain patterns have emerged in your life.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)

It’s a technique that encourages people to incorporate their thoughts and feelings rather than pushing them away or feeling shame and guilt. ACT is often used alongside DBT mindfulness techniques.

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Psychodynamic Approach

Our clinician’s focus on the unconscious processes and how they are currently manifesting in your behavior. The goal here is self-awareness and an understanding of how the past influences your present behaviors and issues in life.

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