Adult Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps adults by identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional struggles like anxiety, depression, and stress. It works by teaching individuals how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and how altering negative or distorted thinking can lead to positive changes in mood and behavior. Through a structured, goal-oriented process, CBT encourages adults to challenge unhelpful thoughts, reframe their perspectives, and develop healthier coping strategies, which ultimately leads to improved emotional regulation and a greater sense of control over their lives.

ALL THERAPISTS AT RESTORE OFFER CBT

Prolonged Grief Treatment helps adults by providing support in processing intense and prolonged feelings of loss that interfere with daily life and emotional well-being. Through this therapy, clients learn to gradually come to terms with their grief, process painful emotions, and develop coping strategies to move forward while honoring the memory of their loved one. The goal is to help individuals regain a sense of balance and connection to life, allowing them to integrate their loss in a healthy way while rebuilding their emotional resilience.

THERAPISTS OFFERING CGT

Abi Olivares, LCSW

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) equips adults with practical skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. By teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, DBT helps clients navigate life’s challenges without resorting to harmful behaviors like self-harm or impulsive reactions. These skills empower individuals to create more balanced, stable lives while fostering self-acceptance and improving their ability to cope with stress and emotional pain.

THERAPISTS OFFERING DBT SKILLS:

Abi Olivares, LCSW, Alyssa Mackintosh, LCSW, Demetrio Sanchez, LCSW, Holly Gonzales, LCSW, Kelsey Corey, LCSW, Brian Devine, LCSW

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy that helps adults process and heal from past trauma, anxiety, and negative life experiences. By using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR helps rewire the brain, reducing the emotional charge associated with distressing memories and allowing for healthier coping mechanisms. Many adults find EMDR to be transformative in breaking free from patterns of fear, self-doubt, or trauma that have held them back, enabling them to live more fully in the present.

THERAPISTS OFFERING EMDR:

Ashley Huddleston, LCSW

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is a therapeutic approach designed to help adults confront and reduce the distress associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety by gradually exposing them to feared situations while preventing their usual compulsive responses. Through structured, systematic exposure, clients learn to tolerate anxiety and discomfort without resorting to avoidance or rituals, which helps weaken the cycle of fear and relief. Over time, this process enables individuals to regain control over their thoughts and behaviors, leading to a significant reduction in anxiety, increased emotional resilience, and a return to normal functioning in their daily lives.

CLINICIANS OFFERING EMDR

Brian Devine, CSWA

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps adults by exploring the different "parts" of their psyche, such as protective, wounded, or inner child aspects, to understand how these parts influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By working to heal and integrate these parts, IFS enables clients to develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves and reduce internal conflicts that contribute to stress, anxiety, and self-criticism. This process fosters personal growth, emotional healing, and a greater sense of inner harmony, allowing individuals to lead more authentic and balanced lives.

THERAPISTS OFFERING IFS

Abigail Olivares, LCSW, Ashley Huddleston, LCSW

Mindfulness therapy helps adults by teaching them to be fully present in the moment, cultivating awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. Through practices like focused breathing and mindful observation, clients can break free from habitual negative thinking patterns, reducing stress and enhancing emotional regulation. By fostering acceptance and non-reactivity, mindfulness therapy helps individuals manage anxiety, improve concentration, and develop a greater sense of calm and resilience in their everyday lives.

THERAPISTS OFFERING MINDFULNESS:

ALL

Narrative therapy helps adults by allowing them to view their problems as separate from their identity, helping them reframe and rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. By exploring the meaning and interpretations attached to life events, clients can gain a new perspective and challenge limiting beliefs or destructive patterns. This process empowers individuals to take control of their narrative, fostering personal growth, self-empowerment, and the ability to create healthier, more fulfilling futures.

THERAPISTS OFFERING NARRATIVE THERAPY:

Holly Gonzales, LCSW, Ruth Exley, LCSW