@inhabitwithalexandra I use an eclectic mix depending on who and what situation I’m working with. Here are just some of them with brief explanations of each: 1. PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY-which explores one’s unconscious patterns and early relationships and attachments to promote deep emotional insight. 2. SOMATIC THERAPY- awareness of the the body to process trauma 3. TRAUMA WORK- aims to restore safety and integration. Grounding, nervous system regulation and integration. EMDR is one of the therapies I may also incorporate here. 4. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) which focuses on present thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms. 5. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) combines mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills—especially for intense emotions and relational challenges. 6. IFS- internal family systems, getting to know & work with our inner parts that are shaped by past pain. Not fully certified in this, just use basic concepts. 7. MINDFULNESS- cultivates present-moment awareness and self-regulation. FOR COUPLES (of all kinds): Again depending on the unique couple in front of me, I use an eclectic mix of the following: 1. CRUCIBLE THERAPY- challenges couples to grow through discomfort by developing emotional differentiation and personal integrity. 2. EFT (emotionally focused therapy) which repairs emotional bonds. 3. GOTTMAN METHOD- strengthens communication, conflict management, and building emotional intimacy based on decades of research. 4. Esther Perel’s work on affairs - reframes infidelity as a crisis of identity and desire, offering couples a path to deeper honesty, erotic recovery, and relational renewal beyond traditional betrayal narratives. #onlinetherapy #psychology #therapytiktok ♬ Lights Are On - Instrumental - Edith Whiskers