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Treatment Methods and Modalities

  • Everyone’s different, so the best treatment will depend on your needs, preferences, and the type of mental health condition you have. Sometimes, a mix of therapy and medication can be more helpful than just one thing.

Our treatment methods include but are not limited to:

 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) - are both evidence-based therapies used to treat trauma and other mental health conditions. EMDR focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation, while ART replaces negative images with positive ones. Both therapies utilize eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to facilitate processing. 

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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)​ - Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. CBT is a powerful tool that helps us identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It’s commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. ​

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Family Systems Therapy ​-  is a type of psychotherapy that sees the family as a whole emotional unit. It focuses on how the relationships and interactions between family members affect how individuals behave and feel. It emphasizes that a family is more than just a group of people, but a complex system where each member’s actions and emotions affect the whole. The goal of therapy is to help families understand and change unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Our therapist helps each individual member of the family understand how their childhood family operated, her role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in their current family.

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Couples Therapy, also called Marriage Counseling or Couples Counseling -  is a type of therapy that helps couples improve their relationships. It’s a safe place where couples can talk to a therapist about any issues they’re having, like poor communication or a lack of intimacy. The goal is to help couples connect more deeply and enjoy each other’s company more. Our Clinicians are trained in the Gottman method, Terry Real's Relational therapy, and/or other evidenced based methods to assist clients in creating healing within their relationships. 

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - is a therapy that helps people deal with intense emotions and tough situations. It’s based on proven methods that mix cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices and a focus on accepting things as they are and making changes. DBT was first created to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it’s now used to help with a variety of mental health issues, like depression, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. 

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) - therapy is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as comprised of various "parts," each with its own perspective and role, guided by a core "Self." IFS techniques focus on identifying, understanding, and harmonizing these parts, ultimately leading to healing and a more balanced internal system. 

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Somatic Therapy - focuses on the connection between the mind and body. It looks at how emotions and experiences are stored and processed in the body. It’s different from regular talk therapy because it also includes physical therapies and mind-body exercises to help people release tension, trauma, and stress that’s stuck in their bodies. 
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) - is a goal-oriented therapy that helps clients build on their strengths and resources to find solutions to their problems and create a better future. Instead of dwelling on the past, it focuses on what the client wants to achieve and works towards that goal in a short amount of time. 

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - helps you become more flexible with your thoughts and feelings. Instead of suppressing them, you learn to accept them. You also commit to taking actions aligned with your values. This approach empowers you to live life fully, even in challenging times.

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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) - a quick therapy for couples, strengthens emotional bonds and improves relationships. It teaches couples about attachment styles and their impact on interactions, leading to greater emotional awareness, empathy, and secure connections. Research-based, EFT is effective in treating various relationship issues, including conflicts, distress, and emotional disconnection. 

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Trans-Personal​​Trans-personal therapy emphasizes the transcendent or spiritual aspects of a client's development which help cultivate a greater sense of connectedness with others, with nature, and with a higher spirit. Our philosophies are Christian based and non-denominational. We guide our clients' emotional, mental and spiritual growth simultaneously.

Just a Few of the Issues We Treat
Abuse

Abuse is when power is used to cause harm to another person and can take the shape of many forms, such as physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual.  When this happens, some people are unable to process their experiences and can develop traumatic psychological issues that can last a lifetime.

Depression

Depression is one of the most prevalent types of psychiatric disorders affecting over 3 million American adults annually. It’s normal to feel occasional sadness but clinical depression goes much deeper than this.  The affected individual will often endure more severe sadness that lasts for a longer period of time.

OCD

Most of us double-check things before we head out the door. Like, making sure the windows are shut or the stove is off. But for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s not just a once-in-a-while thing. They have to keep checking things over and over again. It’s like they feel trapped, and no matter how hard they try, they can’t seem to get their symptoms under control because their compulsions are just too strong.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse can be defined as any unwanted sexual activity or act imposed on a person.  Sexual abuse is traumatic and can produce long-lasting effects for survivors.   Therefore, it is critical for survivors to know that it is not their fault, and they are not alone.

ADHD

ADHD is a pattern of inattention that impairs one’s abilities to function and affects about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults in the United States.   ADHD can negatively affect one’s abilities to function at school, work, and home. In addition, if left untreated, ADHD can cause significant impairments in daily functioning.

Gender Identity

Gender identity therapy, or gender-affirming therapy, is a mental health support that helps people explore and accept their gender identity, especially if it’s different from the sex they were assigned at birth. It’s a broad term that covers different ways of helping transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people.

PTSD

Almost everyone in life will experience a sad or unpleasant experience. When this happens, many people are able to process the events, cope, and move forward with their lives. However, for an estimated 30% of veterans and 5% of all adults who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, moving on isn’t so easy. PTSD makes it almost impossible to live a normal, healthy life.

Anxiety

Everyone experiences occasional anxiety due to everyday life. People with anxiety disorders, however, tend to experience intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. When these feelings reach extremes, they can result in an anxiety attack or panic attack and can often interfere with an individual’s everyday activities and can be difficult to control.

Marriage

Perhaps the most difficult and rewarding relationships in life are marriages.  Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Through marriage counseling, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding and strengthening your relationship or going your separate ways.

Self-Harm

Self-harm, often referred to as self-injurious behavior (SIB) or non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (NSSIB), is an unhealthy coping mechanism most commonly used by teens as well as young adults.   It is common for those engaging in self-harm to also struggle with mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Self-harm can also lead to long-lasting damaging effects, including medical concerns.

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Circle of Life Counseling Center

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3375 W Mayflower Ave

Lehi, Utah 84043

(801) 331-6775

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