I am someone who likes to make a difference. I love helping people, and love seeing the changes client's can make when they know the path through. My therapeutic approach is inspired by a profound message from one of my favorite therapists: “You may feel like you're in the desert right now, but I will walk beside you. I won't pull you or push you. When you're tired, we'll rest. When you're scared, I'll stand with you. When you're sad, I'll sit with you. Together, we will reach the other side.” These words continue to resonate deeply with me and shape my compassionate, supportive practice.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session, I'd like to know a little more about you and what it is you want out of therapy. Together we can outline your Treatment plan goals and I will make suggestions on the way to reach them. Treatment plans are always a work in progress. While we have goals and a direction, the way to get to those goals can sometimes change depending on how it goes for you. It is your therapy and we will go as fast or as slow as you need to.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am dedicated to creating an environment of acceptance and safety for her clients. I listen attentively to your story and collaborates with you to make the changes you desire in your personal reality. With my guidance, you can design a life that truly fulfills you. The outcomes of therapy depend on your goals and the effort you invest. While storytelling can be therapeutic, true transformation requires actively engaging in the work of therapy. If you seek change, it may involve examining your belief system or adjusting your expectations of yourself and others. Though change can be uncomfortable, when it occurs in a safe, supportive environment, it can lead to new beginnings and personal growth.
About Barbara Jean Lanz
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. By focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT aims to develop healthier ways of thinking and coping, ultimately improving emotional well-being and reducing symptoms of mental health issue.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind and body as a whole system. Just like families have lots of ways that are particular to that family, each of us has 'ways' of being that we have learned through the years. Most all of us have a 'critical' part, or a 'shaming' part or a 'not good enough' part. IFS looks at how these parts formed, and integrates them into your Self. The Self you were born with, whole and complete.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. Developed by Francine Shapiro, EMDR involves the patient recalling traumatic events while simultaneously undergoing bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, taps, or sounds. This process helps to reprocess the traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and allowing for healthier cognitive and emotional responses. EMDR is widely used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions. What's important to know is that what is that trauma is very individual. What bothers you might not bother anyone else. But if a memory from the past brings an emotional reaction when you think of it or talk of it, then that is trauma stored in the body. The other thing, is that you do not have to tell me or anyone else what the trauma is. If you have several you can list a-b-c-d etc. I will give you a list of phrases and all I need to know is how the event made you feel. And a distress level from 1-10. Whether me or someone else, please get treatment for trauma. It does not need to be a life sentence.