The theories that inform my practice are:
- Existential-humanistic psychology
- Energy psychology
- Mind-Body medicine
- Naturopathic (natural) medicine and herbals
- Orthomolecular nutrition (specific-nutrition)
- Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (energy medicine, and acu points)
Therapies I use:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Solution-focused therapy (SFBT)
- Client-centered therapy
- Trauma-informed
- Hypnotherapy
- Exposure therapy (desensitizing to fears)
- Relaxation therapy
- Parts Therapy (similar to Internal family systems therapy (IFS))
- Forgiveness therapy
Some of the techniques utilized:
- pain reduction training
- motivational interviewing
- age regression & progression
- autogenic training
- bio-feedback training
- directed imagery, guided imagery, and creative visualization
- inner-child work
- grounding techniques
- safe place technique
- medical support hypnosis
- self-hypnosis training
- mindfulness
- hemispheric synchronization (as used in BrainGym & EMDR)
- cranial electrical stimulation
- bio-feedback
- progressive muscle relaxation
- somatic experiencing
- trauma release techniques
- mind-body balancing
- goal setting
- coaching