Mindfulness is a skill derived from Buddhist and Hindu teachings that highlight a non-judgmental, present-focused awareness in order to accept and anchor into the present moment. Mindfulness allows us to slow down, pay attention with purpose, in the present moment, without judgment. Understanding and identifying our emotions allows us to acknowledge them to then help you understand yourself better and move forward.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach to examining how thoughts, physical sensations, and behaviors are connected and impact our overall well-being. CBT focuses on identifying maladaptive thinking and behavioral patterns and implementing specific strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, etc. CBT is an active, problem-focused approach that helps to directly challenge various cognitive distortions and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

Relational Cultural Theory is based off a model of growth and effectiveness that suggests people grow and are most productive in relationships that are characterized by mutuality and empathy. Together, you learn to identify how you may be pushing people away rather than attracting them and also come to understand how these behaviors are related to past experiences.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on learning to manage difficult or intense emotions and to decrease conflict in relationships. The underlying philosophy of DBT hinges on the important dialectic that we are all doing the best we can, and we have the ability to be better. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.