Psychodynamic – Psychodynamic therapy is a type of talk therapy that utilizes the therapeutic relationship and exploration of significant relationships, childhood development and adult experiences to address unconscious patterns and conflicts that contribute to negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and the unconscious to address unresolved issues, this therapy promotes deepened self-awareness, psychological mindedness, and personal growth.
EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is a technique used to treat trauma-related conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders. While the therapy originally focused on eye movements to reduce the fight, flight, and freeze responses associated with traumatic memories and co-occurring negative self-beliefs, research has demonstrated that other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping and auditory tones, can produce the same benefits. EMDR focuses not only on traumatic experiences but also on negative self-beliefs and aims to reduce distress levels by helping the mind process and reframe traumatic memories more efficiently.
Somatic Experiencing – Somatic Experiencing Therapy is a type of therapy that helps individuals to heal from physical and emotional trauma. It acknowledges that the body holds trauma and aims to restore the body’s innate ability to self-regulate and heal. This therapy uses a combination of talk therapy and body-focused techniques, such as mindfulness and breathing exercises, to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and release stored trauma. Somatic Experiencing Therapy can be helpful for those with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions.
DBT – Dialectical Behavioral Therapy provides practical therapeutic interventions that are particularly useful for clients who experience intense emotions that often lead to self-destructive behaviors and conflicts in relationships. DBT combines mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients develop life skills and strategies to regulate their emotional experiences, build frustration tolerance and reduce impulsivity. Through developing the skill of challenging and changing old thought patterns and ways of relating to others, DBT aims to bring about a greater sense of well-being.
Existential Meaning-Based – Meaning-based Existential Therapy focuses on helping clients find a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and well-being in their lives. The work of this therapeutic orientation is about helping clients identify core values and personal hopes/needs and then guiding them in creating congruence between those guiding principles and their living experience. With a goal of self-actualization this therapy supports clients in building meaningful and fulfilling lives that align with their inner needs.
Yoga – At Psychedelica we see yoga as a way of healing the mind, body and spirit, while allowing participants a stronger connection in a supportive space. Combining physical postures/movements, mindful breathing, and meditation techniques the practice results in increased tranquility, flexibility, and overall sense of balance. In addition to its physical benefits, yoga has been shown to have several mental health benefits, including improved mood, increased self-awareness, decreased stress and anxiety, and an overall sense of calm and well-being.
At Psychedelica, yoga is offered as a standalone practice without the incorporation of ketamine.
Soundbath – A sound bath is an immersive auditory experience that utilizes therapeutic sound frequencies to facilitate a meditative, relaxed state and a heightened sense of balance between the body, mind, and spirit. This practice involves the use of gongs, singing bowls, chimes, drums, tuning forks, and other healing sound instruments. It can be helpful in reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm and tranquility. In addition, it has been shown to improve sleep, focus, and concentration.
At Psychedelica, sound baths are offered as a standalone practice and are also incorporated into some of our ketamine experiences.
