INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Are you carrying around pain from the past that still feels too present? Maybe it shows up in anxiety, nightmares, low self-worth, or emotional shutdowns that don’t seem to make sense. EMDR therapy helps your brain and body finally process what it couldn’t at the time—so you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, somatic therapy approach used to help people heal from trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief, abusive relationships and painful life experiences. It doesn’t require talking in detail about everything that happened. Instead, it works by gently helping your brain "unstick" distressing memories and reprocess them in a way that feels more resolved and less overwhelming.

We understand that trauma can alter the way you see life, and can come with feelings of fear. We’ll go at your pace, in a supportive and grounded space, and help you access your own inner strength to heal.

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Have you ever felt like one part of you wants to move forward… but another part holds you back? Like you're stuck in an internal tug-of-war—between confidence and self-doubt, calm and chaos, healing and hurt? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps make sense of those inner conflicts by gently getting to know the different “parts” of you—and helping them work together instead of against each other.

IFS is a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy that’s especially helpful for people who’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, or shame. We believe that every part of you—yes, even the ones you wish you could get rid of—has a purpose and a story worth listening to.

Our clinicians use IFS to help you reconnect with your true Self—the calm, wise, grounded part of you that can bring healing to the rest. You don’t need to fight with yourself anymore. You just need a safe space to understand what’s going on inside—and how to bring it into balance.

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Do your emotions sometimes feel like too much—too big, too fast, too hard to control?  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapy that helps you manage overwhelming feelings, set healthy boundaries, and respond to stress without spiraling.

DBT is especially helpful if you:

• Struggle with intense mood swings

• Have a hard time managing anger or anxiety

• Tend to “shut down” or avoid when things feel hard

• Feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, self-criticism, or impulsive behaviors

• Enjoy tangible, practical skills to utilize in your daily life to help manage overwhelming emotions. 

Our clinicians use DBT to teach you real-life tools for emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and better communication. But we go beyond worksheets—you’ll also get support in understanding where your emotional patterns come from and how to change them with compassion, not shame.

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Sometimes it feels like your mind just won’t give you a break—like no matter how hard you try, the anxious thoughts, worst-case scenarios, or inner criticism won’t stop looping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you identify those thought patterns, understand where they come from, and learn how to shift them so they no longer run the show.

CBT is a practical, structured approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and overwhelm. In therapy, we’ll work together to uncover the automatic thoughts that keep you stuck and teach you simple, effective tools to respond differently.

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Do you ever find yourself stuck in the same arguments or emotional patterns—whether with a partner, a parent, or even yourself? Maybe one part of you wants closeness, but another shuts down or pushes people away. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you understand these emotional cycles, so you can feel more secure, connected, and seen in your relationships.

EFT is a gentle, attachment-based therapy that focuses on what’s happening underneath the surface—like the fear of rejection, longing for connection, or past hurt that makes it hard to trust. It’s especially helpful if you:

• Struggle with vulnerability or emotional expression

• Feel anxious or avoidant in relationships

• Have trouble feeling connected in your partnership

• Keep replaying old wounds in current relationships

Our clinicians use EFT to help you slow down, tune into your emotions, and express your needs in a way that fosters healing—not distance. Whether you're working individually or with a partner, this approach can help transform how you relate to others—and yourself.

At Shifting Tides Psychotherapy, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Your story is unique—and your therapy should be, too. That’s why our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based modalities like EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, and CBT to create a personalized plan that actually fits you.

You may not know what kind of therapy you need—and that’s okay. That’s exactly what we’re here to help you figure out. Through thoughtful collaboration and compassionate listening, we’ll work with you to identify what’s getting in the way and what kind of support will help you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, we approach every client with curiosity, care, and a deep respect for your lived experience. Our therapists are trauma-informed and committed to the highest level of clinical care. That means we move at your pace, center your safety, and stay rooted in approaches that are both compassionate and effective.

Healing isn’t linear—and it doesn’t always start with words. We’re here to help you find the tools, insights, and inner resources you need to feel more like yourself again