Holistic Therapy

If you're looking for support on your healing journey that combines evidence-based therapy with holistic modalities for healing mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, holistic therapy might be the perfect fit. It’s ideal if you are looking to do deep personal development work and transform your life, not just manage your symptoms.

A gentle reminder that healing isn’t linear! Just as everyone's journey is unique, so is the response to holistic therapy. You will most likely notice some subtle changes and improvements in your life and inner world quickly, within a few sessions. This momentum will build and continue to grow over time. The longer you practice and incorporate the tools and insights you gain in therapy, the more you will transform your life. Many of our clients notice their life has changed significantly after a year of doing deep work, both in therapy and in their day to day life. The key to healing and change is showing up for yourself every day with curiosity and compassion.

Absolutely! One of the great advantages of holistic therapy is its utility in everyday settings. Your therapist will help you find a daily practice that will work for you to implement between sessions. You will probably find many of the practices you learn in session will become lifelong self-care practices.

Holistic therapy is the next wave of psychological thought to emerge and be embraced by the field of Western Psychology. Holistic therapy started gaining popularity in the early 2000’s and integrates the wisdom and knowledge from all the previous schools of psychology, including psychodynamic, behaviorism, humanistic and existential, and transpersonal approaches, along with alternative healing modalities from ancient wisdom traditions, spiritual practices and western sciences.

Holistic therapy can be suitable for individuals of all ages, from children to the elderly. However, the type of therapy and approaches used may differ based on your age and your specific needs and requests. Your therapist will work with you, based on your age, temperament and personality to design the most effective treatment plan.

Definitely! Anxiety is so much more than a brain chemistry imbalance. Holistic therapy can help you not only find relief from your anxiety symptoms, but also help you unearth the root cause of your anxiety so you can find true healing and not just symptom relief.

Absolutely not! This is one of the biggest misconceptions about holistic therapy. A holistic approach to therapy means looking at all the tools available to help you heal, and medication can be a great tool. The difference you’ll see with holistic therapy is that we’ll want to look at how medication can be used as a bridge on your healing journey. That means we don’t recommend medication for every single person we work with, and honor your choice to use or not use medication as part of your treatment. As therapists, we also do not prescribe medication for you to use but will work collaboratively with your primary care doctor or psychiatrist to support you in starting, stopping or maintaining the medication you are on.

If you’re ready to be supported with Holistic Therapy, it’s best to work with a licensed therapist or counselor with advanced training in both traditional psychology modalities as well as complementary healing practices. All of our therapists here at The Holistic Counseling Center have a master’s degree in counseling psychology, are licensed to practice psychotherapy and are trained in various holistic modalities.

If you’re ready to get started with Holistic Therapy, reach out to schedule a free consultation call. We’ll discuss what’s going on in your life, look at logistics like fees and schedules, and if it feels like a good fit, you can schedule your first appointment!