Modalities

Therapy is a journey with many adventures, modalities, and approaches. Neuro-Roots LLC is founded on the basis that multi-modal approaches can elicit better responses, create more appropriate fits, address plateaus and stagnancy, and meet the needs of the individual exactly where they are at in their current state. Though talk therapy is an important component of this, other modalities and the addition of other ways in which to communicate, address, and explore issues may be an important component of the therapy process. Your clinician will discuss each of these at the intake session, reviewing the benefits, risks, and potential use of these as options. Some options may require medical clearance from your physician or other healthcare providers. Not every option is right for every person, and this may change over time.

In-Person Talk Therapy

Traditional Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is the traditional method of approach to in-person talk therapy. The theoretical orientation of your clinician influences how this is delivered and what methods are used during therapy. Therapy can help address what current issues you may be experiencing and often draws on your individual historical context to aid in processing, healing, and integration of new behaviors and perceptions.

Virtual Therapy

Telehealth Services for Therapy Sessions

Talk therapy can be delivered in-person and virtually through the use of HIPAA compliant software so that you can participate in the comfort of your own space and fit therapy best into your schedule. Not every person is fit for therapy services delivered virtually; your clinician will work with you to determine whether this is a good fit for you.

Outdoor Sessions/Out of Office Sessions

Walking Sessions & Outdoor Spaces

A change in scenery can positively progress any stagnancy with therapeutic goals and it can increase approachability to the therapeutic process, enhancing connection and presence. You may also experience the following:

The bilateral movement associated with walking stimulates brain function in an alternate way than when inactive, which can enhance overall processing of therapeutic material.
Exploration and real-world practice of grounding, mindfulness, and relaxation strategies have expanded options in an outdoor setting.
Reduced formality can enhance the therapeutic relationship, increasing accessibility and the level of comfort.
The outdoor environment has been shown to positively affect mood states as well as attention, focus, and overall assessment of wellbeing.
Client-specific benefits are also seen as it relates to exposure and practice of social skills, interpersonal communication, and environmental functioning.

Therapeutic Art

Art or Art-Based Activities in Session

The use of art in a therapeutic manner and within the context of a mental health therapy session holds many cognitive benefits as an additional method to address symptomatology and issues regardless of age and skills. Engaging in the practice of art can address anxiety and depression, supplement mental healthcare treatment, increase cognitive function, and aid in stress management and conflict resolution through positive effects on serotonin and increased brain blood flow. You may also experience the following:

Non-verbal expression of thoughts, emotions, and events can allow for expression of underlying themes and positively address processing.
Self-regulation and self-awareness can occur due to increased insight provided through the use of art and visuals.
The natural engagement of decision making may expand the ability to approach problem-solving skills.
Approaching, engaging, and completing of art through a therapeutic process may have positive benefits to confidence, sense of self, and connection to internal being, values, and identity.
The use of art and methodologies required to engage may mirror that of meditation, thus reducing anxious presentation, felt sense of stress, and overwhelm.

Therapeutic Play

Play, Games, & Integration of Concepts

The use of play during session may be an important component and tool used in the therapeutic process to explore and learn concepts, increase regulation and decision-making capacity, and improve self-awareness and regulation. Play introduces real-world concepts related to behavior and relationships and can be used in directive and non-directive manners making it approachable and applicable for all ages. You may also experience the following:

Non-verbal expression of thoughts, emotions, and events can allow for expression of underlying themes and positively address processing.
Self-regulation, decision-making, and distress tolerance can be directly addressed and engaged through the use of play and the chosen modalities of such.
The natural engagement of decision-making may expand the ability to approach problem-solving skills and aligns with planning and related executive functioning.
Communication, advocacy, and social skills can be addressed through the use of play and increase these capacities in individuals who engage in such.
Independence and autonomy can be addressed which may have a positive effect on behavior, communication, attachment, as well as, safety through progression of adaptability.

Sand Tray

Sand Tray: In-Person or Virtual

The use of sand tray during sessions can allow for the creation of a world, reflecting emotions, inner state, and events, giving an opportunity for safe processing, communication, and in some cases, perspective shifting. Use of the sand tray may include directive or non-directive approaches along with exploration of the visual representation made. You may also experience the following:

Exploration of conflicts, emotions, and events held in a separate and contained space can increase a sense of safety and autonomy.
Non-verbal expression of thoughts, emotions, and events can allow for expression, or expansion of expression, of underlying themes and positively address the processing of such.
Self-regulation and self-awareness may increase and may have a positive effect on the ability to manage overall regulation.
Communication, advocacy, and social skills can be addressed through the use of the sand tray. An increase in the capacities of problem solving may also occur.
Sand tray can be used in conjunction to other modalities making it approachable for a wide variety of individuals.
The multi-sensory experience in the use of the sand tray, component of sand, and elements placed in the tray can foster tactile stimulation and increased therapeutic engagement.

Training/Movement

Training Sessions & Movement Sessions Offered Indoors or Outdoors or in Coordination with your Certified Personal Trainer

Movement and the use of physical activity for improving mental health and wellbeing is rooted in science with consistent evidentiary support that demonstrates an increase in efficacy of treatment. You may also experience the following:

Movement/physical activity can increase the release of neurotransmitters and have a mood-boosting effect. This includes reduction in stress and stress related hormones as well.
Engaging in movement/physical activity has been shown to enhance cognitive function and neural growth having a positive effect on memory and thought patterns.
Energy levels may have a secondary and positive increase and/or the experience a regulatory effect.
Sleep quality may improve along with regulation to an individual’s circadian rhythm.
An increase in physical health through consistent and safe movement can have a positive effect on self-image, deterring urges for other behaviors, and potentially benefitting other medical comorbidities or co-occurring conditions.
The addition of a physical accompaniment to traditional psychotherapy can improve the way in which an individual is able to progress through mental health treatment.
The combination of movement with mental health therapies can make the mental health process more approachable.
The act of habit-stacking, in this case movement/physical activity and mental health therapy, can set up the brain and body with positive health habits that increase awareness of self and ability to approach self-care.
Should a change in location be used, this can address stagnancy in therapeutic progress.

Other Modalities

Support-Based, Integrated Modalities, and Partnerships with Healthcare Providers

Neuro-Roots LLC offers additional support-based and integrated modalities. This often includes partnership with other healthcare providers or coordinated treatment with other providers. It is recommended to discuss other options with your clinician. Workshops and other offerings will be listed on this website as scheduled.