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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most well-researched forms of talk therapy available today. Developed by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1960s, CBT has since become a leading treatment for anxiety, depression, and many other mental and emotional health concerns. Research shows that...

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What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. While on a walk when feeling distressed, she found that by moving her eyes back and forth rapidly, her distressing thoughts were disappearing or becoming much less negatively charged. From that point on, she began doing research and EMDR Therapy was born. So how does it work and what kinds of issues can be helped by using it? EMDR Therapy is divided into eight stages.

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What is Gottman Method?
Gottman Method Therapy is a research-based approach to couples counseling designed to strengthen relationships by improving communication, increasing friendship, deepening trust, and helping couples manage conflict more effectively.

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What is Imago Therapy?
Imago Counseling is a style of couples counseling therapy that was founded by Harville Hendrix. The book, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples (1988) popularized this theory.

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What is Mindfulness Based Therapy?

Originally a key feature of ancient Buddhist practice, mindfulness and mindfulness-based therapy have revolutionized mental healthcare over the last half century since being introduced to the West. By teaching people to pay attention to the present moment without judgment, mindfulness-based therapy helps people to change...

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What is Systems Therapy?
Systems therapy is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that views people within the context of the relationships and systems that influence their lives.

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What is Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy?

The Center for Growth offers Virtual Reality (VR) therapy, an innovative approach that enhances traditional treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Backed by more than 20 years of psychological research, VR therapy can increase access to treatment for specific phobias while reducing...

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