Our Therapeutic Philosophy

We believe that you are your very best right now.

That's right! We believe that at this very moment, you are doing your best with the most knowledge, tools, and skills you’ve ever had. You are the most empowered version of yourself, even if you don't feel like it.

We believe that you are worth it.

Each person holds value and impact and deserves a provider who believes in that, even if you don't see it yet.

We know that oppression is traumatic.

Many navigate life with the added stress of being a person of color, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, poor, or from a different cultural or religious background. These aspects of your identity, often scrutinized and protected, are not just boxes to check or things for insurance to bill. At Bounce Back Counseling, we strive to create a space where YOU can truly show up as yourself.

We value honesty, transparency, and education.

Often, people leave healthcare providers feeling confused or overwhelmed, unsure of what was discussed. At Bounce Back Counseling, we ensure that every client understands their services, clinical observations, and the impact of systemic barriers on their therapy. Alongside improving mental health, we empower clients to advocate for themselves, gain insights into the healthcare system, and develop communication skills with other providers, starting with us.

Therapy Approach

At Bounce Back Counseling, we believe in providing individualized therapy approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Our goal is to empower clients to heal, grow, and thrive in a safe and affirming environment. By tailoring therapy to each client, we ensure that they receive the support and guidance necessary for their healing journey.

First Visit Experience

For the first visit, clients will have an intake session where we will discuss your current needs, learn more about your history, and discuss treatment options, confidentiality, and answer questions you may have. This initial meeting sets the foundation for a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. 

Typical Therapy Session

During a typical therapy session, clients can expect interactive activities, goal setting, and follow-up discussions. Our sessions are designed to be engaging and productive, focusing on the client's progress and well-being. To provide person-centered care to individuals, we use an eclectic approach to treatment, meaning we may use different modalities and techniques to address therapy goals. Some of the modalities we utilize include the following:

  • Lifespan Integration (LI)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic based therapeutic techniques
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • psychoeducational
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Strength-Based

About LI

Lifespan Integration (LI) relies on the innate ability of the body-mind to heal itself. It is a gentle method which works on a deep neural level to change outmoded patterns and defensive strategies. There are many different LI protocols. All protocols include repetitions of a Time Line of memories and images. Viewing repetitions of one’s ‘life review’ both integrates past experience and proves to the body-mind system that time has passed. This ‘proof’ occurs at a deeper level than is possible with commonly used cognitive behavioral [talk therapy] methods. Learn more about LI therapy here and the neuroscience behind it here.

About EMDR

Shapiro (1995) developed the Accelerated Information Processing model to describe and predict the effects of EMDR therapy. The AIP model hypothesizes that if the information related to a distressing or traumatic experience is not fully processed, the initial perceptions, emotions, and distorted thoughts will be stored as they were experienced at the time of the event. Shapiro argues that such unprocessed experiences become the basis of current dysfunctional reactions and are the cause of many mental disorders. She proposes that EMDR therapy successfully alleviates mental disorders by processing the components of the distressing memory. Learn more here.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

If you're ready to take the first step towards healing and growth, schedule an appointment with Bounce Back Counseling now!