Treatment Methods & Types of Therapy

Transactional Analysis Transactional Analysis (TA) is a communication and interpersonal relationship theory developed by Eric Berne. It looks at communication patterns between people according to the three basic ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child. This was inspired by but different from Freud’s theory of Id, Ego, and Superego. By recognizing…

Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT) was developed by Albert Ellis and is a form of Cognitive Therapy. REBT conceptualizes that emotional disturbance is caused by the way we think. Essentially we feel parallel to how we think. But why do we think the way we think? Our thoughts are rooted…

Psychodynamics is a broad term that includes the traditional psychoanalysis developed by Freud and its contemporary reformed versions. Famous schools of thoughts related to psychodynamics include: ego psychology, Sullivan’s interpersonal psychoanalysis, object relations, Kleinian theory, Kohut’s self psychology, Jung’s analytical psychology, contemporary revisions like the Lacanian psychoanalysis, and Bowlby’s attachment…

Psychoanalytic Therapy Psychoanalysis, or psychoanalytic psychology/therapy, is pioneered by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. Even though later research has debunked some of his theories, his ideas were quite innovative for his time. In his early career, Freud used free association and dream interpretation to access people’s unconsciousness, trying to find the…

Solution focused therapy focuses on the present and future rather than the past or how/when problems first started for the client. Therapists who use solution focused therapy aim to help clients figure out what is working and encourage them to do more of it. Unlike most approaches solution focused therapy…

Have you ever felt stressed out in this fast-paced society? Or you have anger issues that are hurting your physical health and your relationships? Then you are going to benefit from some mindfulness practice! Cognitive Benefits Mindfulness exercises are cognitive tools to take advantage of neuroplasticity (brain’s ability to build…

Many of our clients come to see us for a wide variety of reasons: emotional distress, relationship problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. At Empire Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to approaching mental health by utilizing creative therapy modalities such as Jungian therapy to provide a safe and…

Narrative therapy Narrative therapy is a popular post-modern psychotherapy modality. Stories are powerful and diverse. With one objective reality, there can be many ways of describing it from different perspectives. Stories are how human beings have been experiencing themselves and the world. Narrative therapy recognizes that the story people tell…

The John and Julie Gottman couple are some of the world’s most prominent researchers on intimate relationships. They have spent 40 years studying thousands of couples in their lab. Contact Us One primary intervention of Gottman is to up-regulate positive affect during conflict and non-conflict times.

As the name implies, Emotionally Focused Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on healing emotions. However, it can also be used to treat other problems, such as marital issues, depression, anger, and anxiety. By focusing on how the client feels about themselves, Emotionally Focused Therapy can help people…

Gestalt Therapy Gestalt Therapy is a humanistic approach that focuses on the here-and-now of clients’ experiences in therapy rather than the past. Gestalt therapy views people in a holistic way that includes their environment and context. The word “Gestalt” means a system viewed as a whole rather than its individual…

Existential Psychotherapy Few words evoke such intense connotations as existence. It quickly reminds us of our limited life span and can trigger feelings of discomfort, nervousness, or anxiety. Existential Psychotherapy is probably one of the schools of thought that is less understood. It shares important traits with existential philosophy…

Transform your life and achieve lasting positive change with Cognitive Therapy – a highly effective form of therapy that helps you identify and challenge erroneous beliefs and automatic thoughts, and form new, balanced, alternative thoughts that align with your goals and reality. Let our expert therapists guide you on your…

Transform your life and achieve lasting positive changes with the highly effective Behavioural Therapy. By targeting your behavior and creating new habits and patterns, our expert therapists can help alleviate depression, anxiety, phobias, and other mental health issues. Take the first step towards a better life and book your session…

Discover your full potential with Adlerian Therapy! Overcome feelings of inferiority and build a fulfilling life with a sense of community and equality. Book an Appointment Today Schedule your Adlerian Therapy session today and take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.

Empire Psychotherapy dedicated to providing therapy methods that are tailored to your unique challenges and needs. Bowenian Family Systems Therapy is a form of therapy that takes the entirety of the family unit into consideration when exploring struggles and mental health issues. The reasons people pursue family systems therapy are…

EMDR is a type of therapy used to treat trauma. As a first step the therapist takes a client’s history and collaboratively the client and therapist choose traumatic memories to work on during therapy. Secondly, clients are taught grounding and coping skills to ensure they are not overwhelmed by negative…

One of the other main tenants of this therapeutic approach is that you can be accepting of and validate your current experience and feelings while also striving to make positive changes in your life, it does not have to be one or the other. Dialectical behavioural therapy aims to help…

Transform your life and achieve lasting positive change with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – a highly effective form of therapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to alleviate mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and phobias. Let our expert therapists guide you on your journey towards improved…

Transform your life and achieve lasting positive change. Our expert therapists create a genuine, non-judgmental environment built on empathy and unconditional positive regard, empowering you to find your own solutions and overcome anxiety, depression, and other issues. Book your session today and take the first step towards a more fulfilling…