Talking things through
Most of the work of psychotherapy is conversation: you and your therapist work out strategies for handling the problems of daily living.
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The Process of Psychotherapy
In psychotherapy, you and your therapist work out strategies for handling the problems of daily living. Treatment is collaborative: what happens in session is shaped by what you want to change and how you work best.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, used by clinicians on our team trained through Level II, for processing traumatic memory.
Guided imagery & relaxation training
Structured imagery and relaxation techniques that help reduce physiological arousal and build tolerance for distress.
Role-play and rehearsal
Practicing new responses in session so they become available outside of it — particularly useful for interpersonal difficulties.
Clinical hypnosis
Offered by clinicians prepared through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills
Skills-based work in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness — offered individually and in group.
Formats we offer
Sessions are offered in person at our Lincoln office and, where appropriate, by internet video or telephone through our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
- Individual therapy
- Couple therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
Length and frequency of treatment
Sessions are typically 45 to 50 minutes and most often scheduled weekly at the start of treatment, moving to less frequent sessions as things improve. The overall length of treatment varies widely: some concerns are addressed in a few sessions, while trauma work and long-standing difficulties can take considerably longer. You and your therapist review progress together and decide on the pace.
Does psychotherapy work?
On average, research shows two-thirds of patients show improvement during psychotherapy. Outcomes depend on the concern being treated, the fit between client and therapist, and the work done between sessions — which is why we take matching you to the right clinician seriously.
DBT Skills Group
Our weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group teaches emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness in a structured group format, facilitated by Mark Hankla, MA.
Learn about group therapy