Evidence-Based Therapy
For Teens & Adults
At Authentic Connections Counseling LLC, we believe in using proven, effective methods to help you navigate life’s challenges.
At Authentic Connections Counseling, we provide compassionate trauma therapy tailored to your unique healing journey. Whether you're navigating the impacts of childhood experiences, relationship challenges, or recent life events, our trauma-informed approach helps you process and release the emotional and physical effects of trauma. Through evidence-based methods like CBT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness practices, we guide you in reclaiming your sense of safety, self-worth, and resilience. Let us support you in taking the first steps toward healing and a renewed sense of empowerment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most widely used and trusted forms of therapy. It’s all about the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sometimes, negative or unhelpful thoughts can lead to difficult emotions and actions. CBT helps you identify these thought patterns and change them to more positive or realistic ones. For example, if you often think, “I’m not good enough,” CBT can help you challenge that belief and replace it with something more supportive, like, “I’m doing my best, and that’s enough.”
CBT is great for treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress. It’s structured and goal-oriented, meaning you and your therapist will work together on specific problems and develop practical strategies to overcome them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a type of therapy that’s especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, teaching you how to stay present in the moment and handle difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed.
DBT is often used to treat conditions like borderline personality disorder and depression, but it’s also effective for anyone struggling with emotional regulation, self-destructive behaviors, or relationship conflicts. One key aspect of DBT is learning skills in four main areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help you navigate life’s ups and downs with greater resilience and confidence.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a unique approach that focuses on accepting your thoughts and feelings rather than trying to fight or change them. The goal of ACT is to help you live a meaningful life aligned with your values, even when faced with difficult emotions. In ACT, you’ll learn how to “unhook” from negative thoughts, allowing them to come and go without getting stuck in them.
For example, if you’re feeling anxious, ACT doesn’t focus on eliminating that anxiety but rather on accepting it and continuing to take actions that are important to you, like pursuing a passion or connecting with loved ones. ACT is particularly useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Other Therapies We Use
In addition to CBT, DBT, and ACT, we incorporate other evidence-based therapies into our practice, depending on your needs. These may include:
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Combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to help prevent the recurrence of depression.
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Focuses on building solutions rather than solving problems, helping you make quick and practical progress.
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A specialized form of CBT designed to help individuals recover from trauma
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A body-based approach that helps you process emotions, reduce stress, and heal trauma by tuning into physical sensations and nervous system cues.
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Uses creative processes like drawing, movement, or writing to help you explore emotions, reduce stress, and promote healing in a nonverbal, empowering way.
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A therapeutic approach that helps you understand and heal your inner world by exploring the different "parts" of yourself with curiosity and compassion.
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A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that empowers you to grow and heal by tapping into your own inner wisdom and strengths.
Start Your Journey Today
At Authentic Connections Counseling LLC, our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies and will work with you to find the approach that best suits your needs. Ready to take the first step toward a better life? Schedule an appointment today, or visit our blog to learn more about how these therapies can support your mental health journey.
How Evidence-Based Therapies Help You
The key benefit of evidence-based therapies is that they are proven to work. These approaches have been rigorously tested and shown to be effective in helping people manage mental health conditions, develop healthier behaviors, and lead more satisfying lives. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, these therapies offer practical tools and strategies that you can apply in your daily life.