Picking the right counselor is a bit like browsing for the right book or channel surfing for a TV show. You have to find what’s right for you.
I appreciate that every client is unique, and what works well for one client might not be appropriate or comfortable for another. That’s why, at KBray Counseling, my methodology includes a variety of approaches, depending on what is best suited to the client, their needs, and their preferences. Clients may encounter any of the following methods:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This is a mindfulness-based therapy in which clients learn to acknowledge their responses to hardships. Then, they learn how to embrace those responses, without letting them interfere with the forward motion of their lives.
Attachment-Based Therapy
This method is most appropriate for clients who had/have unconventional family structures. Clients explore how present interpersonal behaviors are informed by earlier attachments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Through CBT, clients unpack their harmful thoughts and the negative emotions and behaviors they engender. They assess how closely those thoughts align with reality and practice realigning their misperceptions.
Culturally Sensitive/Multicultural
Counselors who practice culturally sensitive therapy work to understand and honor cultural differences and how those might impact their clients' experiences and perspectives. An important component of my practice is working to understand the unique challenges and strengths of underrepresented groups.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
In couples' therapy, I may use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed practices to guide conversations and behaviors in a new direction. The goal is to foster trust and affection in the clients' relationship.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Clients who have experienced depression may notice that healthy sadness can spiral into unhealthy bouts of depression. MBCT equips clients with tools that can keep that spiral in check.
Motivational Interviewing
It can be hard to make life changes. Motivational interviewing helps clients locate internal motivation that can offer the strength they need to follow through.
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
During Person-Centered Therapy sessions, the counselor acts a supporter and facilitator, encouraging the client to determine the direction of conversations.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
During SFBT, the counselor acts as a coach, helping clients identify and achieve goals with the cumulative effect of improved quality of life.