Based on the newest findings in the field of neuroscience about how information is stored in the brain, EMDR is an integrative approach to identifying key memories that underlie clients' clinical complaints. Using rapid eye movements and other procedures in a clinical setting, the client can then process and resolve these memories. EMDR is used to treat a wide array of psychological difficulties, including PTSD, phobias, depression, and anxiety. The efficacy of this emerging therapy has been noted by The American Psychiatric Association, The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Department of Defense.  You can find out more about EMDR at www.emdr.com.

This treatment directly addresses the effects of trauma and difficult life experiences on the nervous system and body. Utilizing mindfulness techniques, clients become aware of the way their bodies react to thoughts, feelings, and situations to better understand both how habitual certain reactions can be as well as how this can directly impact mood states.

MBSR is a program developed by Jon Kabat Zinn over 30 years ago using meditation, yoga and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives. It was originally developed for patients in chronic pain and those facing serious illness, but has since expanded and been incorporated into more general therapeutic practice. MBSR can benefit everybody ranging from the seriously ill to those for whom the day to day stress of their lives is too much to handle. Practicing this type of mindfulness mediation has been shown to increase mental clarity, emotional regulation, and the capacity to relax. Dr. Gibbs offers clients these techniques and practices as a component of ongoing psychotherapy.

IFS is a framework for understanding how memories, feelings, and behavior patterns established during one's childhood can lead to reactions and behaviors that do not serve us in our lives now.  Working with, getting to know and helping to heal these parts of ourselves can lead to a great sense of calm and clarity.

ACT combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. It helps people to notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, rather than to be overtaken by them. The treatment also focuses on identifying one's values and life goals and the way our fears and avoidance behaviors can lead us away rather than towards what we want for ourselves.