Cheri Counterman

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment approach that helps you recognize negative or unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT aims to help you identify and explore the ways your emotions and thoughts can affect your actions. Once you notice these patterns, you can begin learning how to change your behaviors and develop new coping strategies.

EMDR

EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

Person-Centered Therapy is a warm, non-directive approach that emphasizes your innate capacity for growth, self-discovery, and healing. Developed by Carl Rogers, this therapy is based on the belief that when provided with the right environment—one filled with empathy, acceptance, and genuine understanding—you can naturally move toward positive change and self-fulfillment. Sessions focus on: Empathetic and Non-Judgmental – Your therapist will create a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and accepted just as you are. Led by You – Instead of directing the conversation or giving advice, your therapist will follow your lead, supporting you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Focused on Self-Discovery – Through deep listening and open-ended reflections, your therapist will help you gain clarity, insight, and a stronger connection to your authentic self. Built on a Genuine Relationship – A key element of this approach is the therapist’s authenticity, unconditional positive regard, and deep respect for your unique journey.

Integrative

Integrative therapy is an individualized, holistic approach to therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought depending on the unique needs of a given client. In practice, by merging elements of different psychological theories or modifying standard treatments, integrative therapists can often offer a more flexible and inclusive approach to treatment than those who practice singular forms of psychotherapy. Integrative therapy is sometimes referred to as holistic therapy because it aspires to consider an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a unified way. Ideally, therapist and client will work together to understand the sources of the latter’s anxiety, unhappiness, physical discomfort, or unhealthy behavior patterns. People who seek to have a voice in the direction of their therapy, and who view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, may be especially receptive to an integrative approach.