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Grace only utilizes types of psychotherapy that are shown repeatedly in psychological research to provoke significant and effective change. She selects the evidence-based approach to use, based on her extensive knowledge of psychological research, including the most effective techniques and approaches for each diagnosis.
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Grace does not provide alternative therapies or certain types of holistic therapy that lack scientific support. She is a strong believer in the application of skilled techniques, and prefers measurable goals, clear progress, and completed work. It is a disservice to the client to provide unsupported psychotherapy techniques, especially while the client is acutely symptomatic.
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A Typical Therapist will...
A Good Therapist will...
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Grace will...
- Help you to reduce or eliminate emotional distress, even if symptoms have been chronic
- Diminish the effects of traumatic experiences
- Create a treatment plan with your collaboration, and check your progress regularly. She will change her approach, if treatment is not progressing
- Provide customized treatment, with consideration of cultural identity, upbringing, societal pressures
- Suggest practical, problem solving ideas
- Invite in family and friends, as needed, to provide them with education on how to support you
- Collaborate with your psychiatrist or physician, as appropriate
For Clients Taking Psychiatric Medication
Grace welcomes clients who utilize prescribed psychiatric medications to assist in managing their mental health symptoms. Grace will work directly with your psychiatrist or prescribing physician, as appropriate, to provide a collaborative approach to comprehensive mental health care.
Grace welcomes clients who utilize prescribed psychiatric medications to assist in managing their mental health symptoms. Grace will work directly with your psychiatrist or prescribing physician, as appropriate, to provide a collaborative approach to comprehensive mental health care.
EMDR for Traumatic Memories
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A specialized and advanced type of therapy to process traumatic experiences in rapid time compared to other types of therapy. EMDR Requires additional training outside of graduate studies and is used frequently with combat veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
This is a type of therapy is applied to reduce repetitive memories of traumatic experiences, soften anxiety associated with the memory, increase feelings of safety, and eliminate nightmares. 
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EMDR can rapidly reduce insomnia, anxiety, and memories of traumatic experiences.
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