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Services
Types of Therapy
At Arboris, our clinicians pull from a wide range of therapeutic modalities and utilize interventions as best fits you. Below are some, but not all, of the types of therapy available to you.
EMDR (Eye movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
How it works: When a person experiences a traumatic event, the brain's natural processing system can become overwhelmed, causing the memory to get stuck in its raw, emotional state. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, usually in the form of side-to-side eye movements, light taps, or auditory tones, while you briefly focus on the traumatic memory.
The Goal: The bilateral stimulation stimulates both hemispheres of the brain, helping it to integrate and file the traumatic memory in a less intense form. Over time, the memory loses its painful emotional charge, moving from a lived, active threat to a neutral historical event.
Narrative Therapy
How it works: This modality operates on the principle that we understand our lives through the stories we tell ourselves. Often, people walk into therapy with a dominant, problem-saturated story (e.g., "I am a total failure"). The therapist works with you to externalize the problem.
The Goal: By separating the person from the problem, it opens up space to uncover unique outcomes, when the problem didn't win. You are then empowered to co-author a new, more liberating narrative for your life.
Rogerian/Person-Centered Therapy
How it works: Rogerian therapy is built on the belief that every individual has an inherent, natural drive toward growth and fulfilling their own potential. The therapist does not act as an expert giving advice or diagnosing. Instead, they provide three core conditions: Empathy, Congruence, and Unconditional Positive Regard.
The Goal: When you feel completely safe, accepted, and truly heard without judgment, your defenses drop. This safe environment allows you to explore your true feelings, build self-acceptance, and find your own solutions.
Hypnotherapy
How it works: The therapist guides the client into a state of deep physical and mental relaxation. This is a completely natural state of focused attention, very similar to daydreaming or being entirely absorbed in a book. While in this relaxed, highly suggestible state, the conscious, critical mind steps aside.
The Goal: Once the subconscious mind is accessible, the therapist can introduce positive suggestions, reframe old memories, or explore the root causes of long-standing patterns (like anxiety or trauma) without the conscious mind blocking the process. You always remains in control and cannot be forced to do anything against your will.
What to Expect
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Your first step is reaching out to schedule a consultation. During this brief phone or virtual call, we’ll learn more about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and help match you with the clinician who best fits your needs, preferences, and goals. We’ll also review availability, fees, and next steps. As a group private practice, our team includes clinicians with diverse specialties, approaches, and areas of expertise. We thoughtfully consider factors such as presenting concerns, scheduling needs, insurance or private pay preferences, and personality fit to ensure you’re paired with the therapist who can best support you.
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Before your first session, you’ll complete intake forms and consent documents through our secure client portal. These forms help your therapist understand your history, current concerns, and what you hope to gain from therapy.
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Your initial session is focused on getting to know you. Your therapist will explore your goals, gather relevant background information, and collaborate with you on a plan for treatment. This session also gives you the opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for the therapeutic relationship. Building trust and comfort is an important part of the process.
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Therapy is a collaborative and individualized process. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and may include skill-building, insight-oriented work, coping strategies, or deeper exploration of patterns and relationships. We periodically review progress together and adjust goals as needed.
Our practice is committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and culturally responsive care. Whether you’re seeking short-term support or longer-term work, we aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.