Growing Minds Counseling Wellness

Transform Your Life with Growing Minds Counseling Wellness

At Growing Minds Counseling & Wellness, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide comprehensive, personalized support for your child or teen. Our expertise includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which help individuals manage their emotions and break free from negative thought patterns.

We also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help kids and teens learn how to be flexible with their thoughts and feelings. We introduce mindfulness techniques to help them stay focused and calm in the present moment. Additionally, we incorporate Motivational Interviewing to help them discover what truly matters to them and find the motivation to make positive changes in their lives.

For younger children, we offer play therapy, a powerful tool that uses creative activities to help them express and work through their feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

By combining these methods, we provide a holistic approach that is tailored to your child’s or teen’s needs, helping them achieve their therapy goals and improve their overall well-being.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT focuses on helping individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It encourages people to commit to actions that align with their values, using mindfulness and behavioral changes to improve psychological flexibility.

Art Therapy

This therapy uses creative expression through art to help individuals explore and express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. It's especially useful for those who find it difficult to articulate their feelings verbally.

Attachment-Based Therapy

This approach centers on understanding and addressing issues stemming from early attachment relationships, often between children and their caregivers. It aims to improve relational patterns and emotional well-being by resolving attachment-related difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and works to improve mental health by altering dysfunctional thinking.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT incorporates mindfulness and focuses on helping individuals with emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and acceptance. It’s particularly effective for borderline personality disorder and other mood disorders.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is based on the idea that the mind is made up of distinct sub-personalities or "parts." Therapy involves exploring and harmonizing these internal parts to foster greater self-awareness and emotional healing, often focusing on the role of the "Self" in mediating conflicts among these parts.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

This modality incorporates mindfulness practices into therapy, helping individuals increase awareness of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment. Techniques often include meditation, breathing exercises, and other mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

SFBT is a goal-directed, future-focused therapy that emphasizes finding solutions and resources rather than dwelling on problems. It focuses on identifying and building on existing strengths and successes to achieve desired outcomes.

Somatic Therapy

This therapy integrates the mind and body, focusing on how physical sensations and body experiences relate to emotional issues. It involves techniques such as body awareness, movement, and breathwork to address trauma and enhance overall well-being.

Benefits of virtual therapy

Accessibility: Virtual therapy eliminates geographical barriers, allowing youth to access quality mental health services regardless of their location.

Convenience: Sessions can be scheduled to fit around school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments, making it easier for youth to attend regularly.

Comfort: Being in a familiar and comfortable environment, such as their own home, can help young people feel more at ease and open during sessions.

Anonymity: Virtual therapy can provide a sense of anonymity and privacy that may encourage youth to speak more freely about sensitive issues.

Reduced Stigma: Online therapy can help reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health support, making it a more approachable option for some young people.

Flexibility: Technology allows for various forms of communication, including video calls, chat, and email, which can be tailored to the preferences and needs of the youth.

Parental Involvement: Virtual therapy can facilitate easier involvement of parents or guardians in the therapeutic process, allowing them to be present or involved without needing to travel.

Continuity of Care: Virtual therapy ensures that ongoing support is available even during disruptions, such as school closures or travel, maintaining consistency in care.

Increased Engagement: For tech-savvy youth, digital platforms may enhance engagement and interaction with therapy tools and resources.

Treatment Approaches

Transform Your Life with Growing Minds Counseling Wellness

Benefits of virtual therapy

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